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Wooden LED Candle Holder – Creepy Hand
Instruction
Information
Laser-cut wooden candle holder with an interchangeable background featuring a spooky hand silhouette, inspired by “Thing” from the Addams Family. Safe for use only with a battery-powered LED candle (no open flame). When lit, the eerie hand projects scary shadows on the wall. Made from 3 mm birch plywood, perfect for Halloween décor or handmade gifts.
Instruction
Step1
Specifications:
Material: 3 mm birch plywood
Design: Flat base with slot for interchangeable wooden panel
Motif: Creepy hand silhouette
Lighting: Battery-powered LED candle (no real 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: wood glue, varnish, paint
Laser Settings (xTool S1 – 20W):
Cutting: 100% power, 6–8 mm/s, Air Assist ON
Engraving (optional detail lines): 35–40% power, 120 mm/s, 318 LPI
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Prepare the design
Base sized for LED tealight
Interchangeable panel with creepy hand silhouette
Cut & engrave
Place plywood on the laser bed
Cut the base and hand panel
Optionally engrave extra detail lines
Assemble
Slot base and back together
Place LED candle inside holder
Insert creepy hand panel
Finishing
Sand edges
Optionally paint black/grey or varnish
In a dark room, the creepy hand shadow comes to life
Uses:
Halloween home décor
Safe lantern alternative (LED only)
Handmade spooky gift
Collectible interchangeable panel for modular candle holder
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