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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights

Shadow Box Calender.xcs
Shadow Box Calender
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser processing (50min)
Machine & module
xTool D1 Pro
20W
Compatibles · 12
Material used
1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood
8
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Instruction

1

Step1: Cut everything

There are 2 canvas. On canvas 1 are the months, if u want u can change the symbols if needed. Just DON'T make any adjustements on the red frames, otherwise it will not fit.

Now you can cut both canvas.

2

Step2: Prepare

When the file is cutting, u can assamble all needs:

  • glue
  • scissor
  • white (transfer) paper
  • pen
  • small string of lights
  • 2 sided tape
3

Step3: Build

Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 3 - Build
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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 3 - Build
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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 3 - Build
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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 3 - Build
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When everything is cut with the laser follow the pictures to build the frame

Inside of both sides > bottom > top

 

4

Step4: Cut the paper

Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 4 - Cut the paper
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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 4 - Cut the paper
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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 4 - Cut the paper
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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 4 - Cut the paper
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Cut the paper to fit the inside, so the light will not be seen everytime the month is changing. I did use some glue on that white thingy to easily glue

5

Step5: Lights

Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 5 - Lights
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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 5 - Lights
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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 5 - Lights
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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 5 - Lights
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Take those lights and get them in the little holes of the back. Secure them with tape or glue. The battery I used double sided tape the stick on the back. Assemble the back to the little box

6

Step6: Months

Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 6 - Months
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Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Perpetual Desk Calendar Shadow Box with Lights instruction: step 6 - Months
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Slide in your months and your done! A cute little Calender shadow box with lights for your desk

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xTool Supplies Used in This Project

xTool D1 Pro
xTool D1 Pro
1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood
1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood

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