We used a Speedy 360 laser engraver for ours, but you can create this piece using any of the laser machines in the Speedy laser engraver series.
Tip:
We used the 1.5" lens, because we wanted to make very delicate and detailed cuts.
Step by Step
Trotec laser print settings: LaserPaper
Step 1: Design
Import the graphics and adapt the design as you wish to create your own unique silhouette. Then send the 5 various graphics to your Trotec laser machine with the following settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500dpi
none
Halftone
Others
color
Enhanced geometries, Inner Geometries first
Laser cutting different types and colors of paper
Step 2: Laser Process the Paper
Arrange the colored paper sheets in order, according to your design, and then lay them in the your Trotec laser machine. Cover the rest of the working surface to get a strong vacuum. The laser parameters can vary depending on the laser machine you're using and the available laser power.
Laser Parameters: Engraving
Black
Engrave CO2
40
70
500
Color
Process
Power %
Speed %
ppi/Hz
1
ON
0mm
High Quality
Passes
Air Assist
Z-offset
Advanced
Laser Parameters: Cutting
Color
Process
Power %
Speed %
ppi/Hz
Red
Cut CO2
15
1
1,000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-offset
Advanced
1
ON
0mm
-
Stick the different paper layers together to finish your multi-layer silhouette.
Step 3: Assembly
Select a color for the backing plate, and then place the colored sheets in order, based on your design. If you're using our design, take the orange rectangle as a backing plate, and then stick the remaining colors in the following order:
Slate grey
Blue
Dark blue
Black as finishing
Trotec Materials
Try our tested Laser Paper for your applications. Like all our laserable materials, LaserPaper was developed specifically for laser processing. This means you can achieve the highest contrast with the laser machine, with a clean cut mark from laser cutting. This quality paper, which is available in a variety of different colors, can be used in many applications such as invitations, brochures, business cards, greeting cards and much more.
Inspiration
Inspiration for a laser cut silhouette
Cut spacers from thin TroLase ADA, and stick them between the individual paper sheets. This adds additional depth and dimension to the final piece.
Replace the orange base plate with white LaserPaper Synthetic, so you can stand the picture in front of a lamp and illuminate it.
Depending on the motif, you can use the laser cut silhouette as a gift card.
