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Pink circle dangle earrings with PAINTED PLYWOOD

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Application scenario
Laser processing
Machine & module
xTool M1
10W
Compatibles · 9
Material used
1/8"(3mm) Pine Ponderosa Plywood
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      I wanted to try a new method I saw on youtube - I painted the plywood sheet with chalk paint first, and then engraved & cut. I like the result, so sharing all details with you.
    

Instruction

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Step1: Paint the plywood before you use

Pink circle dangle earrings with PAINTED PLYWOOD instruction: step 1 - Paint the plywood before you use
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Pink circle dangle earrings with PAINTED PLYWOOD instruction: step 1 - Paint the plywood before you use
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In this method, we are painting the wood way before we use it, and let it dry. 

Since it is an experiment, I added different colors / type of paints for one sheet of wood - in this tutorial I am showing to you how it worked out with chalk paint.

You can see on the picture, what type of paint I choose. For this one, you won't need anything else, no stain, no varnish. 

I simply applied to one part of the wood, and let it dry. (I took an hour or so, so better start in time to let it dry completely.)

 

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Step2: Engrave and cut

Pink circle dangle earrings with PAINTED PLYWOOD instruction: step 2 - Engrave and cut
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This time I used lighter engraving settings, because I wasn't sure how it will look like with this pale pink color. I like the results - feel free to adjust!

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Step3: Sanding

Pink circle dangle earrings with PAINTED PLYWOOD instruction: step 3 - Sanding
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Pink circle dangle earrings with PAINTED PLYWOOD instruction: step 3 - Sanding
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I used light sanding paper to sand the edges and the painted part. (next time I will paint the other side of the wood too - it would look much better!)

I added a before-after picture to show how shiny it became.

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Step4: Add earrings settings

Pink circle dangle earrings with PAINTED PLYWOOD instruction: step 4 - Add earrings settings
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Pink circle dangle earrings with PAINTED PLYWOOD instruction: step 4 - Add earrings settings
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The last step is only adding the settings to your earrings, and then - ready to use - or sell :)

 

I like this simple design, and it's super easy to make. You can use a light glossy varnish, or some appealing color dot somewhere to make it popping more… share below if you made it :)

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template

xTool M1
xTool M1
1/8"(3mm) Pine Ponderosa Plywood
1/8"(3mm) Pine Ponderosa Plywood