Supplies for this ProjectIf you don't have a glowforge yet here is a link to save you $500 off of a Pro, $250 off of a Plus and $100 off of a Basic. Rustic Ornament Laser File - Here Rotary Cutter and Mat Set - https://amzn.to/313EEVQ Masking Material - https://amzn.to/2OA1QbG Plywood Sheets - https://amzn.to/3152wbM Xyron Creative Station - https://amzn.to/33heUXF Glue - https://amzn.to/2MyV9V0 Clamps - https://amzn.to/323XePa Wooden Beads - Hobby Lobby Paper Pack - The Paper Studio Hobby Lobby Cord - Hemp Cord Step 1 : Choose your background PaperAny paper will work. I chose a plaid pack because I love plaid! Step 2 : Load Paper into the GlowforgeIf you don't have a special mat for cutting paper magnets work great! Step 3 : Cut all pieces for the BackgroundHere are my Settings Speed 500 Power 30 Depth .003 Step 4 : Add Adhesive to Paper PiecesI use a Xyron Creative Staiton that makes projects like this so much easier! You can use glue as well if you don't have a sticker maker. Step 5 : Mask your wood pieceI always mask with paper tape. A brayer, rotary cutter and mat help this step go quickly and smoothly without the tape lifting during cutting. Step 6 : Cut PiecesFor .125" wood I use settings Speed 200 Power Full Depth .125 Step 7 : Add Background paper to each base.If you don't have a sticker maker glue will work just as well for this step. Step 8 : Glue Front Piece onto BaseI like to use Gorilla Super Glue but any glue that you like to use will work for this step. Step 9 : Glue Center PiecesI like to lay my pieces out before I glue so I know what placement works best for my project. Step 10 : Complete Ornament with beads and cord.I really liked the wooden beads on the ornament string but they are completely optional. I used hemp cord for the rustic look. This post may include affiliate links. This does not mean it will cost you anymore, I may just receive a small commission for the referral.
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Debbie
2/27/2021 01:09:57 pm
I love these...so cute. Curious, I do not have a Glowforge but have been looking and debating on them. For this project, curious if you could of stuck the paper to the wood and cut as one unit instead of attachiing after cutting. Is this something Glowforge can do? Thank you!
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Crystal Baier
2/27/2021 03:07:34 pm
Yes you can! I’ve done it both ways.
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Debbie
2/27/2021 05:25:50 pm
Thank you! I appreciate your response and will be looking through your site for files to purchase. Leave a Reply. |
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