Easter decoration
You need inspiration for modern Easter decoration? Here we show you how to create a colorful Easter decoration made from LaserPaper and acrylic sheets TroGlass satin. Download your graphic templates and instructions here.
Easter decoration
You need inspiration for modern Easter decoration? Here we show you how to create a colorful Easter decoration made from LaserPaper and acrylic sheets TroGlass satin. Download your graphic templates and instructions here.
Preparation
Used material
- LaserPaper Maple
- 1/4 sheet TroGlass Satins lemon green with adhesive
- 1/4 sheet TroGlass Satins light pink with adhesive
- 1/4 sheet TroGlass Satins yellow with adhesive
- Picture frame (e.g. RIBBA 40x50 from IKEA)
- Cover material for the laser
Laser machine used
- Speedy 360
- 80 watts
- 2" lens
- Aluminum Cutting Grid Table or Honeycomb Cutting Tabletop for LaserPaper
- Acrylic gutting grid for TroGlass Satins
You'll achieve perfect results using any machine in the Speedy laser engraver series.
Step by step
Step 1: Import the design
Download the template, and import into your graphics editing package. Edit the template to suit your preferences. Send the background selection to the laser using the suggested settings below.
Tip:
Put the sheet in 0/0 position (top left corner) and place the job to the same position on the plate in JobControl. Due to the size, the paper will not be cut.
Print settings:
Process mode: | Resolution: | Cut line: |
---|---|---|
Standard | 500dpi | none |
Halftone: | Others: |
---|---|
Color | - |
Step 2: Laser process LaserPaper
Adjust the laser parameters below to suit your laser. Parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and your laser power.
Laser Parameter | Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Engraving | black | Engrave CO2 | 60 | 100 | 500 |
Positioning | blue | Positioning | - | - | - |
Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ON | 3 | top down | - |
- | - | - | - | - |
Step 3: TroGlass Satins
Select your favourite TroGlass colours, and send the files for the acrylic to the laser with the driver settings below.
Print settings:
Process mode | Resolution | Cut lin |
---|---|---|
Standard | 500dpi | none |
Halftone | Others |
---|---|
Color | enhanced geometries |
Step 4: Laser process TroGlass Satins
The laser parameters below are a guide only, so adjust to suit your laser and the laser power.
Laser Parameters: Cutting
Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
---|---|---|---|---|
red | Cut CO2 | 50 | 0,2 | 5000 |
Passes: | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ON | - | - | - |
Step 5: Assembly
The first step is to place the LaserPaper into the photo frame. Then place the acrylic circles on top of the engraved ones on the paper, biggest to smallest and so on. Be sure to align them so they are each centered.
Tip:
You can use a thin plastic sheet behind the LaserPaper for added stability. Now you can enjoy this colourful Easter decoration!
Why should I use Trotec materials?
Trotecs laser-friendly paper and versatile acrylic glass are specially designed for laser processing.
The broad range of TroGlass comes in a variety of colours, textures and transparencys. Trotec LaserPaper features a real wood surface with a white cardboard on the back and provides great results when used for printing, cutting or engraving.
Inspiration
Use other colors or material combinations.