Witchy Welcomes: Laser-Engraved Halloween Doormat with Hocus Pocus Magic!

In this video I go over the process of designing a “Hocus Pocus” themed doormat for Halloween that will be engrave by my CO@ laser. The video will cover the steps in Lightburn for designing the doormat including: power and speed settings I used, safety precautions, and testing performed to find the correct settings. The video will show the actual engraving (burning) process in fast time to let you see the whole process in a reasonable time. The video will end with a review of what was covered including specific Lightburn Software tips that can be useful in future projects.
Table of Contents:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Start of Lightburn Design Process
02:15 Discussion on Speed and Power Settings
04:20 How to Use the Library Function of Lightburn to Record Speed and Power Settings for Future Projects
06:35 Use of the “Locate Button” for proper placement of object to be engraved
07:25 At Laser Discussion of Safety Precautions
07:50 Start Engraving of Halloween Mat in Laser
10:45 Picture of Finshed Halloween Mat in the Laser
10:55 Summary Discussion Including Key Lightburn Points to Think About
Videos Discussed:
How to Easily Make and Use Templates for Repeatable Laser Projects: • How to Easily Make and...
Louisiana Hobby Guy Video - Creating a Material Library in Lightburn: • Create A Material Libr...
Equipment Used: Laguna Tools EX Laser - 150W CO2 Laser
Software: Lightburn Laser Software
Blank Doormat Sources - I have not tried any of the below brands but found them on a quick Google Search. Non of these are affiliate links and I can’t vouch for quality. My daughter bought the one we used at Walmart about 6 months ago.
Mainstays (Walmart Brand): www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-...
IKEA Brand: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/trampa-d...
target Brand: www.target.com/p/1-6-x2-6-sol...

[@williamstauffer1542]

Very creative! I wouldn't have thought to try that.

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

It was fun. Always surprised at what we can use these tools for.

[@kevinrich4637]

That’s a great idea and awesome results!

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Kevin thatnk you for the positive feedback. It was a fun project. If it makes my daughter happy it makes me happy.

[@johnthompson5388]

Great job Rob

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Thank you John - it was a fun project.

[@dangoras9152]

That's awesome.. I blame u for me buying a lazer........

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Dan glad you liked. I know I have lots of fun with mine. Last year I engraved a Pumpkin Pie and this year a Door Mat. Not sure what will be next.