Laser-cut wooden candle holder with an interchangeable background featuring a skeleton motif. When lit with a battery-powered LED candle (no open flame), the design projects spooky skeleton shadows on the wall. Made from 3 mm birch plywood, it is safe, reusable, and perfect as a Halloween decoration or handmade gift.
Specifications:
Material: 3 mm birch plywood
Design: Flat holder with interchangeable wooden background
Motif: Skeleton cut-out panel
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 with skeleton motif
Cut & engrave
Place plywood on the laser bed
Engrave optional details if desired
Cut base and skeleton panel
Assemble
Slot base and back together
Place LED candle inside holder
Insert the skeleton panel
Finishing
Sand edges
Paint or varnish if desired
In a dark room, the skeleton casts eerie shadows
Uses:
Halloween decoration
Safe LED lantern alternative
Seasonal handmade gift
Collectible with swappable panels
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