Elegant paper wedding invitation

Use the laser for an elegant wedding invitation with the finest details. You can also use the design for menu cards, place cards, or other wedding decorations.

Preparation

Required material

Cardboard Artoz 220gm², Colour: bamboo No. 287
cardboard Artoz 220gm², colour: chamois no. 241
Transparent paper 90gm²
5 adhesive dots/card
Ready printed folding inlays made of e.g. 120gm² paper with information for the celebration

Machine used

Speedy 400
120 watts
2" lens
Nozzle with small hole diameter
Honeycomb cutting tabletop

You can use any machine from the Speedy laser engraver series for this application.

Info

The card has a format of 145x145mm.

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Step by step

Step 1

Step 1: Cardboard Artoz 220gm²: Design

You can use the template we have provided or, alternatively, you can create your own unique design. Send the job for the green and cream cardboard pieces to your laser machine using the following settings:

Print Settings

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Relief	500 dpi	-

Halftone	Others
-	Optimised geometries, inner geometries first

Step 2

Step 2: Laser process Artoz 220gm²

Select the parameter settings. Please note that the recommended settings may vary depending on the laser machine being used and the available laser power. These settings apply to both the green and cream cardboard.

Laser Parameters:

Process	Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Engraving	Black	Engrave CO₂	60	100	500 ppi
Cutting	Red	Cut CO₂	75	9	1000 Hz
Cutting	Blue	Cut CO₂	20	8	1000 Hz
Cutting	Green	Cut CO₂	10	10	1000 Hz

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Direction	Path planning	Advanced
1	on	-	Top down	-	-
1	on	-	-	Throughput	-
1	on	-	-	Throughput	-
1	on	-	-	Throughput	-

Step 3

Step 3: Transparent paper 90gm²: Import/create laser template

Again, you can create your own design or use the one we have povided for you. Send the transparent paper job to the laser with the settings below.

Print settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Colour	Optimised geometries

Step 4

Step 4: Laser process transparent paper 90gm²

Enter the parameter settings. These settings may vary depending on the laser machine being used and the available laser power.

Laser Parameters:

Process	Color	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Engraving	Black	Engrave CO2	30	100	500dpi
Cutting	Red	Cut CO2	8	3	1000 Hz
Cutting	Blue	Cut CO2	4	5	1000 Hz

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Direction	Path planning	Advanced
1	on	-	Top down	-	-
1	on	-	-	Throughput	-
1	on	-	-	Throughput	-

Step 5

Step 5: Assembly

Stick 4 adhesive dots inside the marking line on the front of the green card.
Fold the green card along the centerline. Remove the masking paper from the adhesive dots and secure the cream card to the front of the green card. Use the marking line as a guide.
Now insert the prepared, ready-printed folded insert with the information on the celebration into the folding card.
Fold the transparent paper tab along the two vertical lines.
Place the transparent tab on the invitation card so that they lie on top of each other.
Finally, turn the card over and glue the transparent paper tab to the overlap with a glue dot.

Inspiration

For a complete wedding assortment, why not have a go at creating your very own glass lanterns! Lanterns make the perfect decor item as they add warmth and character.

We have also attached templates for a "menu" and "save the date" card to really get your creativity flowing.

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