Laser Cut Resin Lanterns, Turning Snowflakes into Resin Art
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2020
- I love the look of laser cut wood... I love resin art... and I love playing with designing light fixtures. I was recently watching the movie Tangled (aka: Rapunzel) and felt inspired by all the luminaries in the film; There is something about luminaries that feels cozy, and inviting. I've seen amazing paper laser cut luminaries done and I wanted to take it up a notch and use wood and epoxy resin to make it my own; Here's how it went!
-Brooke
#bcmenlightenus
Tools Used:
Laguna Laser Cutter EX
Laguna 14-12 Band Saw: amzn.to/31iWR4e
Clamps: amzn.to/3k1dIkB
Dewalt Random Orbital Sander: amzn.to/3gpbuJx
Materials Used:
Printer Paper: amzn.to/3kfH7aO
Oversized Black Construction Paper: amzn.to/30leGA3
1/8" Clear Acrylic: amzn.to/2ELrY0D
1/8" Thick Machine Ready Exotic Hardwoods (from a range of sources)
Total Boat 2:1 Resin Medium Hardener: amzn.to/2XlNi3j
Mineral Oil: amzn.to/3fktbsd
Mineral Oil Bucket: amzn.to/31cpBeD
Mineral Oil Bucket Twist Lid: amzn.to/3k4MwkS
Titebond III: amzn.to/3i28y5M
Apps Used:
Adobe Scan
Box-o-Matic
Adobe Illustrator
Music:
"Freeling" RUclips Free Audio Library
"Brain Trust" RUclips Free Audio Library
"Marvin's Dance" RUclips Free Audio Library
"X-Ray Vision" RUclips Free Audio Library
"Splashing Around" RUclips Free Audio Library
"Across the Room" RUclips Free Audio Library
"Exhale" RUclips Free Audio Library
That is a wonderful idea. Well done! Your helper is a riot!!!
Such a great video! I'm really liking the intros since it's obvious you're having fun! Keep it up guys!
Thanks. We are trying to relax and just be ourselves as much as we can with it
They look good. Thanks for sharing the process including setbacks and ultimate triumph!
Thanks so much for watching! This build started out with only a vague concept and no rigid plan. I’m really happy with where it landed
Wow, that’s a really creative approach/process. They came out really great! So cool!
Thanks John! I thought this up and liked the idea of taking something really basic/ accessible and leveling it up.
If you had a clear acrylic sheet to put on top of the paper and press it down while you take the scan, maybe you get less wrinkels
Absolutely beautiful and I love seeing the process and trial/error - great video! #Poplar4Life!
As someone that understands how much effort all that digital editing takes to get a good file.. Wow, good job. As someone that secretly enjoys finding problems so I can fix them, this video was like crack!
My brain exactly. I love the rabbit hole that is prototyping, particularly with digital files. This particular build could have “rabbit-holed” for 18 more versions if I let it but I needed to cut myself off somewhere... but it was a hard urge to fight. Phew.
Great video, love the creativity and the problem solving with the design and challenges of the wood, I think poplar can be a really beautiful wood but it definitely has its struggles but fantastic end product 👍
Thank you! I have polar a hard time here but I’m actually really looking forward to picking it up again in the future for something different. It just wasn’t the best pick for this particular build
shots FIRED at poplar!!!
I said what I said
Nice work👍👍👍
Thank you!
jello shot syringes work really well to add the resin into small spaces
I’ve used syringes before for doing inlays and it’s a great solution. I was being lazy on this one and went at it with a paint stirrer. The syringes would have probably gone more quickly though.
Awesome build and video Brook! I was laughing because I use poplar ALL THE TIME so I'm glad it got some redemption at the end of the video...kinda...maybe?
It’s... it’s... fine. It’s fine. It gets a C+. It was definitely not the right pick for this particular project Bc of the level of detail. 100% I’ll use it again. I want to redeem it.
How about using Unicorn Spit on the poplar. It may add some magic to it.
This is a great idea. I should try that next time.
Poplar 4 Lyfe indeed.
Will I use poplar again? 100% yes. Yes I will.
I love these videos...I suggest decaf in the future. ;-)
Thank you so much. We put a lot of effort into them so I appreciate it. And this isn’t coffee induced energy levels. This was just a regular Tuesday 😎
I need tips on how to do that hair flip!! Diggin’ the video! Fun project bringing old school snowflakes into new school technology!
So the key is good old fashioned practice. Need to get something off the bottom shelf at the grocery store? Practice. Need to tie your shoes? PRACTICE. Dropped a pen? Praaaactice. You’ve got this.
You are super smart. I just ordered a glowforge today. I'm not design savvy at all. So I truly hope I'm able to make beautiful things like you. I love your videos if you have any helpful tips for me please share.
Always happy to share; and don’t worry you’ve got this 👊. The Glowforge in particular is easy to get up and running for users with any level of experience. The best design tip I can give is to look for iPad apps. (if you have an iPad). There are a lot of free and great apps out there if you take the time to look for what you need. Additionally: start small. There’s no pressure to design anything more complex than a circle cut out if that’s where you’re starting from. It’s learning a whole new skill and the hardest part is giving deciding to learn something new at all :)
Oh; and shameless self plug: we make all of our digital files available at MakersWorkshop.com ; $10/month for unlimited access. If you see something you like the file is over there ready to pop into a machine and go 👍🏻
I'm on it my GF comes July 8th and I'll have your subscription July 9th. Lol I'll be happy with that.
There’s plenty in there that I think make a great starting point. All of these lanterns are in there too. Especially without the resin they’re a great potential “first project”
Nice
Thanks!
hi dear magician nice work done :) kindly share what glue type material did you added in gaps of wood to give it frosted glass look
It's not glue that gave the frosted look to the resin. I sanded the resin up to a 220 grit, and dipped these in mineral oil to get this look.
Also where do you get the sheets of 1/8’’ wood that you have
What are some of your sources for exotic woods? I have been looking for laser ready exotic woods and that seems pretty difficult.
Proof grade from Glowforge is decent. Downsides are limited sizes and it has an mdf core. Johnson plastics has a great wide range of engineered woods specifically made for the laser, which gives very consistent results. We also buy a lot of stuff rough and mill our own. Value wise if you have the capacity to do it that way, it’s WELL worth it. However the other options take less time and fewer tools.
where do you get the thin poplar that you have?
Where do you buy these thin and well sanded sheets of wood? 🧐🧐🧐🧐
I know a guy 😏. And by that I mean we opportunity buy a lot of it if a good deal comes up so there’s not one source. However if you google “machine ready” or “project ready” wood you should be able to find some stuff. It’s more expensive naturally, but for some things well worth it. I hope that helps.
Hey I love your work and I just started working with a laser engraver myself do you have any design that you can send my way I'm not so good in designing things and like I said I just started so everything is new to me I will appreciate if you can help me out .
Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
We are currently working on a redesign of MakersWorkshop.com that will have a membership for files available. It was *supposed* to be up and running for the new year, but we ran into a couple of last second snags. I think we will do a RUclips video announcing it so that everyone can know when it’s ready
Oh! And best of luck with the laser 👍🏻 they’re awesome machines :)
Can I make a suggestion. It may or may not work. Cut the design... pour the resin.... sand... then cut the box joints?