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Summer Crafts - Paint and Glue Shell for Kids
Instruction
Information
This is a simpler project for kids during summer break.
Instruction
Step1: Gather Supplies
Gather all of your supplies.
Adult: Wood, clamps and maybe the glue
Kids: Paint and brushes
Step2: Open Project and Enter Settings
Open your project in XCS and connect your machine.
Determine the settings for your machine and material.
Step3: Place Material on Slats
Place your material on the slats (or honeycomb) and secure.
Step4: Align Your Project To Your Material
Using the camera, align your project to your material. Using the close up view option provides even clearer detail.
Step5: Measure Your Material for Laser Focus
Using the measuring tool in XCS, measure in the middle of your material.
Step6: Run Project
Run your project.
Step7: Remove Project From Machine
Remove your material from the machine.
Step8: Clean Soot
If there is any soot, use a baby wipe to remove it gently.
Step9: Pop Out Pieces
Very carefully pop out all of the extra pieces and discard.
Step10: Paint
Here is where the kids creativity can shine. They can paint the layers any way they please.
Step11: Glue and Clamp
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.
Step12: Done!
Remove the clamps and the project is finished!