Lucky charms made of different materials

Combine aluminum tags and other materials to this individual lucky charm for New Year.

Preparation

Used material

Aluminum Tags Round large (32 mm) in any color
TroLase 1,6mm in different colors
TroGlass 3mm in different colors
Plywood 3mm
chain or key ring

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Machine used

Speedy 360
80 watts
2" lens
Vacuum table with acrylic grid for TroLase and acrylic and honeycomb cutting tabletop for wood

This sample can be made with any other machine of the Speedy laser engraver series.

Tip

If you want to engrave a whole series of tags we recommend using a jig. Read more about how to create a simplistic one below:

Template for processing Trotec aluminum tags

DIY-NewYears-Charms-graphic-files.zip

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Step by step

trotec aluminium tags for laser engraving

Step 1

Step 1: Aluminum tag

Start by uploading the provided template to the laser. Feel free to change it to your requirements. Send the job of the aluminum tag to the laser using the driver settings below.

Print settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	1000dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Color	-

Step 2

Step 2: Laser process aluminum tag

An important thing to remember is that the laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.

Step 3

Step 3: Charm

Import our template and adapt it to your requirements. Send the job for each charm to the laser using the driver settings below.

Print settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Color	enhanced geometries, inner geometries first

Step 4

Step 4: Laser process charm

The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.

For all materials we use our standard setting from JobControl

Step 5

Step 5: Assembly

The final step is the assembly. Start by simply combining the aluminum tag and a pendant of your choice using a bead chain or a keyring. Mix various materials and colours to give it an extra special effect.

Are you looking for the right material for your New Year's lucky charms?

Surprise someone special with a personalised lucky charm made of acrylic, anodised aluminium or wood. At Trotec you will easily find the right laser materials for your lucky charms.

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