Wooden Christmas Decoration | DIY Trotec Laser

Create your very own unique Christmas decoration using wood and acrylic. You can download graphics and templates, as well as follow a set of simple instructions here. Let's get ready for the festive season!

Preparation

You Will Need

1x sheet Solid Wood - Walnut
1/4 sheet TroGlitter
1x hook for hanging the bauble

Machine Used

Speedy 360
80W
2" Lens
Honeycomb cutting table for wood
Acrylic cutting grid table for TroGlass

You are free to use any machine from the Trotec Speedy series to create this DIY project.

Tip

You can always try using different styles of wood from our available range, or even different coloured TroGlass. This way, you can easily offer your customers something individual, unique and personal!

Wooden Christmas Tree

ZIP

Download now

ZIP

Download now

Step by step

Laser cutting wood for christmas decoration

Step 1

Step 1: Design

Have a go at creating your own design, or feel free to use our template. Send the completed graphic to the laser machine using the following print settings:

Process Mode	Resolution	Cut Line
Standard	500dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Colour	Optimal Geometries, Inner Geometries First

Tip:

So that the tree holds well once cutting the base plate, just ensure you measure the thickness of the wooden plate in advance. As a guideline, begin with a cutting gap of approximately 0.2mm when cutting with a 2" lens.

Laser engraving wood for christmas decoration

Step 2

Step 2: Laser Process - Tree

Now it is time to enter the parameter settings. Remember: Parameters may vary depending on the laser machine you are using and its available power.

Laser Parameters	Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Engraving	Black	Engrave CO₂	50	50	500
Cutting	Red	Cut CO₂	95	0.8	1000

Laser Parameters	Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Direction	Advanced
Engraving	1	ON	+4mm	Down	-
Cutting	1	ON	-	-	-

Tip:

To achieve a higher contrast in the engraving, lift the Z-Offset to about +4mm.

Step 3

Step 3: Bauble

You are welcome to use our template and design. But if you're feeling creative, why not design and create your very own bauble? Send the graphics to the laser machine using the following print settings:

Process Mode	Resolution	Cut Line
Standard	500dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Colour	Optimal Geometries, Inner Geometries First

Christmas bauble made out of acrylic sheets

Step 4

Step 4: Laser Process - Bauble

Send the following parameters for the bauble to your laser machine. Please note that the settings may vary depending on the laser machine you are using and its available power.

Laser Parameters: Cutting

Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Red	Cut CO2	50	0.2	5000

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Direction	Advanced
1	ON	0	-	-

Step 5

Step 5: Construct the Tree

Begin by placing the tree into the base plate. Then, hang the bauble from the appropriate tree branch using the hook. Your eye-catching and festive decoration is now ready to display!

"Why are Trotec materials so perfect for this DIY?"

Trotec's engravable woods have been specifically developed for laser processing. Both the Solid Woods and Veneer Woods, as well as the plywood and MDF materials, allow you to achieve fine engraving results and high-quality cuts every time.

Stay tuned! Our TroGlitter range is a type of TroGlass that shimmers and glitters, offering eye-catching results! Lean more about TroGlitter soon.

Inspiration

There are no limits to your creativity...

Try making the tree even bigger and use it as a statement piece in your home this Christmas
Browse our range of engraving materials and mix it up a little! You're not just limited to acrylic and wood...
Try different shapes, graphics and colours for your bauble. You can even personalise your Christmas decorations with names or logos
Remember - the sky is your only limit!