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Summer Crafts - Paint and Glue Shell for Kids

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Summer Craft - Paint and Glue Shell.xcs
Summer Craft - Paint and Glue Shell
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (5min)
Machine & module
xTool P2
Material used
Paint
Glue
3mm Basswood Plywood
20
771
Information
      This is a simpler project for kids during summer break.
    
Instruction
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Step1: Gather Supplies
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Gather all of your supplies.

Adult:  Wood, clamps and maybe the glue

Kids:  Paint and brushes

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Step2: Open Project and Enter Settings
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Open your project in XCS and connect your machine.

Determine the settings for your machine and material.

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Step3: Place Material on Slats
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Place your material on the slats (or honeycomb) and secure.

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Step4: Align Your Project To Your Material
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Using the camera, align your project to your material.  Using the close up view option provides even clearer detail.

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Step5: Measure Your Material for Laser Focus
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Using the measuring tool in XCS, measure in the middle of your material.

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Step6: Run Project
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Run your project.

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Step7: Remove Project From Machine
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Remove your material from the machine.

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Step8: Clean Soot
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If there is any soot, use a baby wipe to remove it gently.

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Step9: Pop Out Pieces
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Very carefully pop out all of the extra pieces and discard.

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Step10: Paint
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Here is where the kids creativity can shine.  They can paint the layers any way they please.

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Step11: Glue and Clamp
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Depending on the age and type of glue, adults may need to do this step.  Carefully apply thin layer of glue to the back of each layer and stack together.  Then clamp to dry.

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Step12: Done!
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Remove the clamps and the project is finished!

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template
xTool P2
xTool P2
3mm Basswood Plywood
3mm Basswood Plywood