Table decoration vintage style

See in this DIY sample how you can create a table decoration in vintage style using jute fabric and fusible interfacing.

Preparation

Materials required

Jute fabric, approx. 40 x 50 cm
Fusible interfacing D24 H200, approx. 35 x 35 cm
Iron or press

Laser machine used

Speedy 360
80 watts
2" lens
Nozzle with large diameter
Vacuum table with honeycomb cutting table

Any Speedy laser engraving machine can be used to create this sample.

Important

Make sure you close the throttle valve to maximise the vacuum power.

Textile Table Decoration

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Step by step

Step 1

Step 1: Jute fabric

Create your own design or import our ready made template. Send it to the laser using the following settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Colour	Optimised geometries inner geometries first

Step 2

Step 2: Laser processing the jute fabric

Create the parameter settings - these will differ depending on your laser machine and its available laser power.

Tip: Iron the jute before engraving. You get better results if the material is very flat.

Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Black	Engrave CO₂	75	80	500
Red (scratching)	Cut CO₂	13	1	1000
Blue	Cut CO₂	50	1.5	1000

Colour	Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
Black	1	on	20mm	-
Red (scratching)	1	on	10mm	1
Blue	1	on	-	-

Step 3

Step 3: Fusible interfacing

As with the jute fabric create your design or use our ready made template. Send it to the laser using the following settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	333 dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Ordered Dithering	Optimised geometries

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Step 4

Step 4: Laser processing Fusible interfacing

As before create the laser parameters which will differ depending on laser machine and available laser power.

Tip: When laser engraving make sure that you are processing the front of the material, as this is non-sticky.

Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Black	Engrave CO₂	50	100	500
Red	Cut CO₂	15	2	1000

Colour	Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
Black	1	On	-	Optimised quality, correction 15
Red	1	On	-	-

Step 5

Step 5: Finishing

To complete your vintage style mat, fix the fusible interfacing onto the jute fabric. This can be done with either an iron or a press. Position the lace design on the jute and press or iron it.

Settings:
Iron: Medium heat (level 2), 8 seconds
Press: 130 - 165°C, 8 seconds

Important: Put a piece of fabric on the interfacing before you iron or press it, as this prevents the material from eventually sticking on the hot surface.

For a more country themed design, remove single jute threads and create fringes.

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