Lucky charms made of different materials

Combine aluminum tags and other materials to this individual lucky charm for New Year.

new years eve lucky charms
new years eve lucky charms

Preparation

Used material
  • Aluminum Tags Round large (32 mm) in any color
  • TroLase 1,6mm in different colors
  • TroGlass 3mm in different colors
  • Plywood 3mm
  • chain or key ring

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Machine used
  • Speedy 360
  • 80 watts
  • 2" lens
  • Vacuum table with acrylic grid for TroLase and acrylic and honeycomb cutting tabletop for wood

This sample can be made with any other machine of the Speedy laser engraver series.

Tip

If you want to engrave a whole series of tags we recommend using a jig. How to easily make one you can see here.

Template for processing Trotec aluminum tags

DIY-NewYears-Charms-graphic-files.zip

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Step by step

trotec aluminium tags for laser engraving
Step 1

Step 1: Aluminum tag

Import our template and adapt it to your requirements. Send the job of the aluminum tag to the laser using the driver settings below.

Print settings:

Process mode Resolution Cut line
Standard 1000dpi none
Halftone Others
Color -
laser engraved lucky charms
Step 2

Step 2: Laser process aluminum tag

The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.

Laser Parameters: Engraving

Color Process Power (%) Speed (%) ppi/Hz
black Engrave CO2 20 20 1000
Passes Air Assist Z-Offset Direction Advanced
1 ON - top down -
lucky charms print settings
Step 3

Step 3: Charm

Import our template and adapt it to your requirements. Send the job for each charm to the laser using the driver settings below.

Print settings:

Process mode Resolution Cut line
Standard 500dpi none
Halftone Others
Color enhanced geometries,
inner geometries first
new years eve lucky charms
Step 4

Step 4: Laser process charm

The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.

For all materials we use our standard setting from JobControl

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Step 5

Step 5: Assembly

To assemble the lucky charm, simply combine the aluminum tag and a pendant of your choice using a bead chain or a keyring. Mix various materials and colors.

Preparation

Materials
  • Aluminum tag
  • TroLase (1/16")
  • TroGlass (1/8")
  • Plywood (1/8")
  • Chain or key ring
Trotec Laser and Accessories
  • Speedy 360 (80W)
  • 2" lens
  • Vacuum Table
  • Acrylic Cutting Grid Table for cutting TroLase, and Honeycomb Cutting Tabletop for cutting Veneered Wood

This project can be completed with any laser system from Trotec's Speedy series.

Tip

If you want to engrave a whole series of tags, we recommend using a jig to streamline your workflow. 

Learn How to Make a Jig

DIY-NewYears-Charms-graphic-files.zip

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Download now

Step by step

trotec aluminium tags for laser engraving
Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the Aluminum Charm Design

Create your own design or import our template (below) and adapt it to your liking. Send the job to the laser using the recommended settings below.

Print Settings

Process mode Resolution Cut line
Standard 1000dpi none
Halftone Others
Color -
laser engraved lucky charms
Step 2

Step 2: Engrave the Aluminum Charm

NOTE: The engraving parameters may vary depending on your Trotec laser model and its wattage.

lucky charms print settings
Step 3

Step 3: Prepare the TroLase, TroGlass, and Plywood Charm Designs

Again, you may create your own artwork or download our templates (below) and edit them as you wish. Send the job for each charm to the laser using the following settings:

Print Settings

Process mode Resolution Cut line
Standard 500dpi none
Halftone Others
Color enhanced geometries,
inner geometries first
new years eve lucky charms
Step 4

Step 4: Cut and Engrave the TroLase, TroGlass, and Plywood Charms

To cut and engrave your TroLase, TroGlass, and plywood charms, we recommend using the standard JobControl® settings.

NOTE: The precise parameters may vary depending on your specific Speedy system and its wattage.

lucky charms
Step 5

Step 5: Add the Charms to a Key Chain

To complete this project, you may wish to attach your charms to a key chain.

More Ideas

  • Try TroGlass Mirror to create elegant gold, silver, and rose gold charms
  • Add a wintry touch to your key chain by using TroGlass Frosted to make snowflake-shaped charms 
  • Make a lucky rodent from TroLase Metallic Plus to welcome 2020 — the year of the rat, according to the traditional Chinese calendar

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