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Easter Paperclips
Instruction
Information
Cute Easter-themed paperclips that can be used as bookmarks, small gifts, or fun decorations for notebooks and books.
It is recommended to use a type of wood that is flexible and can bend slightly, so the paperclips don’t break when being used.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1R6c916g9m/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.reddit.com/r/xToolOfficial/s/wCHHEA0D8J
Instruction
Step1: Open the File
Open the provided file. Everything is already set up and ready to use.
Step2: Adjust Size and Material
You can change the size if needed. Choose a material that works best for your machine.
It’s best to use a wood that can bend slightly, so the paperclips don’t snap.
Step3: Adjust Laser Settings
Adjust the material settings according to your machine.
For my 3 mm poplar plywood, I used:
50% power
250 mm/s speed
For engraving, I ran the engraving twice instead of increasing the power, which gave a cleaner result.
Step4: Place Material into the Laser Cutter
Insert your material into the laser cutter before doing anything else.
Step5: Measure the Distance (Focus)
Use your laser cutter software to measure the material thickness. This ensures proper focus and a cleaner result.
Step6: Start Laser Cutting & Engraving
Once everything is set, start the laser cutting and engraving process.
Step7: Clean the Paperclips
After finishing, remove the pieces and clean the edges if necessary.
Step8: Optional: Use the Packaging File
Click on the pages icon (bottom left) and open the second workspace.
There you’ll find a small packaging design to hold or display the paperclips as a gift.
