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Laser cut and laser engraved voucher packaging
Step by step instructions
Request a demoIn this tutorial we will show you how to create original voucher packaging with Trotec LaserPaper Color.
Preparation
Required material:
- 1 sheet of LaserPaper Color dark blue
- 1 sheet of LaserPaper Color gold
- 1 sheet of LaserPaper Color slate gray
- liquid glue
- glue dots or double-sided adhesive tape
Machine used:
- Speedy 300, 60 Watt
- 2" lens
- honeycomb table
For this sample you can use any laser machine from the Speedy laser engraver series.
Info:
We used the 2" lens because it produces a more uniform result on large-area engravings.
Step by Step
Step 1: Make design layout
Make your own design and adjust according to your preferences. We engraved the camouflage design with its three different grayscales in one engraving process. How this exactly works is described here. Send the graphic for the outer shell to the laser using the settings below:
Print settings:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Relief | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | enhanced geometries, inner geometries first |
Step 2: Engraving process outer shell
Put the dark blue LaserPaper Color into your Trotec laser and focus exactly on the surface. Make the parameter settings. The parameters can differ depending on the laser machine used and laser power available.
Laser parameters:
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| black | Engraving CO2 | 40 | 20 | 500 |
| red | Engraving CO2 | 9 | 2 | 1000 |
| blue | Cutting CO2 | 18 | 2 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | 0 | High Quality |
| 1 | on | 0 | - |
| 1 | on | 0 | - |
Tip:
Cover the remaining working area with standard paper to achieve full vacuum.
Step 3: Design inner frame and "strip curtain"
Send every single graphic for frame and strip curtain to the laser using the following parameters:
Print settings:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Vector job | 1000 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Inner geometries first |
Step 4: Cutting inner frame and "strip curtain"
Put the slate gray LaserPaper Color into your Trotec laser and cut the frame. Then cut the strip curtain out of the golden LaserPaper. You can use the same parameters for both designs.
Laser parameters:
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| blue | Cut CO2 | 18 | 2 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | 0 | - |
Step 5: Assembly
Take the frame and secure it on the inner part of the cover (where the grip hole is) using liquid glue or double-sided adhesive disks. Now take the strip curtain and apply double-sided adhesive tape on the bottom of the far left stripe, and on top of the far right paper strip. Insert the strip curtain into the cover and secure it. If you open the card, the stripes move like a curtain and are a great eye catcher.
Inspiration
- Whether you are making a birthday card, gift packaging or seasonal greetings: The Trotec LaserPaper range offers many colors for different applications.
- LaserPaper Wood has a thin foil of real wood which allows you to create particularly interesting applications (e.g. covers for high-quality brochures)
