Laser-cut wooden candle holder with an interchangeable background featuring a ghost and bats. When lit with a battery-powered LED candle (no real flame), the cut-out casts spooky shadows on the wall. Made from 3 mm birch plywood, safe, reusable, and perfect as Halloween décor or a seasonal handmade gift.
Specifications:
Material: 3 mm birch plywood
Design: Flat holder with interchangeable wooden background
Motif: Ghost with bats cut-outs
Lighting: Battery-powered LED candle (no open flame)
Assembly: Slot-together design, optional glue
Size: Fits standard LED tealight
Bill of Materials (BOM):
3 mm birch plywood
xTool S1 (20W)
LED candle (battery powered)
Optional: glue, varnish, paint
Laser Settings (xTool S1 – 20W):
Cutting: 100% power, 6–8 mm/s, Air Assist ON
Engraving (optional details): 35–40% power, 120 mm/s, 318 LPI
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Prepare the design
Base for LED tealight
Interchangeable background panel with ghost + bats motif
Cut & engrave
Place plywood in the laser
Engrave decorative lines if desired
Cut base and background panel
Assemble
Slot the base and back together
Place LED candle inside holder
Insert the ghost panel
Finishing
Sand lightly
Paint or varnish if desired
Test in a dark room – the cut-outs project spooky shadows
Uses:
Halloween decoration
Safe children’s lantern substitute (LED only)
Seasonal handmade gift
Collectible with swappable motifs
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