How To Make A Laser Cut BUG | Glowing Dragonfly Nightlight

I make another laser cut bug this week. It's a Dragonfly with Glowing Laser cut wings, and here's how to do it.
Thanks for watching :)
-Brooke
...Dragonfly Digital files in the Makers Workshop Virtual Makerspace here: makersworkshop.com/download_c...
...Butterfly Files here: makersworkshop.com/member_dow...
Materials Used:
Sugru Moldable Glue (this stuff is the best): amzn.to/38RZnCI
Clear 1/8" Acrylic
Rust-Oleum Spray Paint (I used oil rubbed bronze and Titanium Silver): amzn.to/3l68Iwc
16 Gauge Copper Wire: amzn.to/3hfGGxn
White LED Lights: amzn.to/2WWunP3
Switch: amzn.to/3yTXe3W
Battery Pack (I think this could use a heftier battery though for a brighter light): amzn.to/3nfAMQD
Black 3D Printer Filament: amzn.to/38V3rlz
Tools Used:
Laguna EX Laser Cutter
See Me CNC 3D Printer
Soldering Iron
Music: RUclips Free Audio Library

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video and project. Mahalo for sharing,!😊🐒

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

And thank you for watching 👊

[@EC-gy9pv]

Great project! Soak it in soapy water for a night next time!!!

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

I don’t know if that would work Bc this particular masking was plastic. The soap may have helped though

[@jamescone6359]

So beautiful

[@DanBeavenZothar]

Get er done

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

Yep.

[@make.anything]

Great mixed media project and documentation! 😁👍

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

Thanks so much for watching and following along. I had fun with this one and I really appreciate it :)

[@pTreesWorkshop]

This video was FIRE!....and it was fly. also as the kids say these days, it was lit 🔥

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

I so appreciate the enthusiasm. And the puns. I almost went with the “it’s so fly” pun for the thumbnail but my better judgement stopped me.

[@pTreesWorkshop]

@@MakersWorkshopLLC Well this is the place to truly express yourself, and see what’s really on your mind. The comments section 🤣

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

I could have really pushed it and gone “it’s fly-Er 🔥” … but I don’t know if anyone would have known wth I was talking about. But then again as I’m typing this I’m realizing that I may have missed an opportunity darn it.

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Super cool project! Came out awesome!

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

Thanks Ethan. You’re the best 👊

[@andiwarseigaku]

It looks amazing, I´m just starting with a little neje laser cutting, and your work inspires me a lot

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

That’s so exciting! What have you made so far?

[@notyouraveragegoldenpotato]

An actual weeding pen is priceless. Used to do it for years for a job. Now do it for my own self created job. If you want to rip off the transfer film or whatever was oem on that acrylic you need to peel it first and replace it with a transfer media film that has an adhesive backing unlike all protective film and transfer tape. Then a cheap high tack paper will stick after squeegeeing it down and quickly pull off intricate weeding in one(ish) pass

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

So off camera I went in and peeled on of the wings with an awl. It did the best in terms of speed but I had a few scratches in the acrylic and since it was going to be lit I knew those scratches would also end up illuminated. I wonder how differently a weeding pen would perform. You have me curious. I also love the idea of replacing the masking ahead of time. Such a simple solution. I’ll have to take a crack at it at some point.

[@saviolopes8573]

*Você é uma gatinha linda!*

[@42Fab]

Welding Pliers for 3D Print support removal...
but for really, that "glue" is a good touch. Links in Description?

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

I just got the links in there for the moldable glue. It’s a bit pricey but worth it in my opinion. We use it all the time and it gives a clean finished look and feel to things.

[@Zarlax]

Wait - that’s…Lowell! Y’all are near me?!

[@MakersWorkshopLLC]

We re near you! :) It’s Maynard, MA but pretty close by Lowell.

[@slimanus8m]

is she perfect or what