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Laser-engraved leather patches
Step by step instructions
Today we'll show you how you can make trendy leather patches with your laser.
Preparation
Required material:
- Genuine leather (leftover pieces)
- Tape to fix it
- (needle and thread to sew the patch on)
Machine used:
- Speedy 100, 40 watts
- 2" lens
- Honeycomb table
This sample requires the use of any laser machine from the Speedy laser engraver series.
Tips:
Use the 2" lens to achieve a homogeneous appearance of the engraving of larger surfaces.
Step by Step
Step 1: Import design
Create your own design or use our template. We used the relief mode to obtain two different colors on the material in just one engraving pass. This saves time. Send it to the laser with the recommended laser parameters. The parameters might vary depending on the machine used and the available laser power.
Print settings
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Relief | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized geometries, inner geometries first |
Tip:
Use the grayscale matrix to find out the correct values for the relief mode.
Step 2: Laser process leather
Put the leather piece into the laser and secure it in place using the tape. Make sure that the surface is as even as possible to get a consistent engraving result. Engrave and cut the design. (The parameters might vary depending on the machine used and the available laser power.)
Laser Parameters
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Engrave CO2 | 50 | 50 | 500 |
| Red | Cut CO2 | 50 | 1.5 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | - | High quality |
| 1 | on | - | - |
Step 3: Cleaning & sewing on
Remove the patch from the laser and clean it with a dap cloth if necessary. You can attach the patch to jeans, jackets, caps or similar items using a needle or a thread.
Inspiration
There are no limits to the creativity for making individual patches. You can create the logo of a start-up company, or a patch for the local football team. Everything is possible, and the range of use is almost limitless.
Personalize the patches with names to add extra value to your design.
