Today, I’m showing you how easy it is to make a wooden bookmark with a laser cutter. I chose a design with a quote about mothers, so this will make a perfect gift for Mother’s Day.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED
- 12″ x 12″ 3mm Basswood
- Clear Protective Finish (Optional)
- Bookmark Tassel
- Laser Cutting Machine Electronic cutter (I used the Xtool S1 20 Watt)
- Cut File (there are lots of files available here)
HERE’S WHAT YOU DO
STEP 1: SET UP AND CUT WOOD PIECES.
Every brand of laser cutter/software is going to have a slightly different setup process. I’m gonna share how I set this project up using Xtool Creative Space.
After opening Creative Space, I first selected my material (which is 3mm Basswood Plywood). I placed my wood piece inside the box, set the distance, and marked the edges of the wood.
Next, I brought in my design. I’m not sharing the exact file I used, since I’m still learning the best way to make/save them. I might make it available in the future
I resized it to about 2.5″ wide and set the black parts to engrave and the purple lines to cut. Then, I sent the design to the machine to cut..
The laser did all the engraving first. Then, it went back and cut everything out. I love watching the laser at work.
This is what it looked like after everything had been cut/engraved.
STEP 2: ASSEMBLE THE BOOKMARK
I sprayed on a coat of clear protective finish.
Next, I threaded the cord of the tassel through the hole.
Then, I pulled the cord through the hole and made a loop with my fingers.
Finally, I pulled the tassel through the loop and pulled it tight.
And that’s all there is to making this bookmark! Isn’t it a fun gift for Mother’s Day?
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