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Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details

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sunflower_earrings.xcs
sunflower_earrings
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser processing
Machine & module
xTool M1
10W
Compatibles · 9
Accessories
xTool M1 Exhaust Fan
xTool M1 Baseplate
Material used
3mm Pine Plywood (3 pcs)
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Information

      Create this cute Sunflower dangle earrings for this fall. Cute and easy to make :)
    

Instruction

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Step1: Cut and engrave on painted plywood

For these earrings, I pre-painted the plywood board with white chalk paint. Then, engraved and cut the design.

The settings are for M1 10W machine - please adjust if needed.

 

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Step2: Sanding

Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details instruction: step 2 - Sanding
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Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details instruction: step 2 - Sanding
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Use fine sanding paper to make your pieces smooth. Sand the sides and the back side as well, then wipe it off.

On the 2nd picture you can see the difference.

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Step3: Paint it

Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details instruction: step 3 - Paint it
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Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details instruction: step 3 - Paint it
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Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details instruction: step 3 - Paint it
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I am using acrylic paint markers to paint out the sunflower. Yellow, a bit of red, and dark brown.

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Step4: Sand again

Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details instruction: step 4 - Sand again
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Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details instruction: step 4 - Sand again
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If you want to get this aged look, sand your pieces again.

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Step5: Seal it (optional)

If you want to make it extra secure, you can seal it. It will make it a bit water resistant.

(I would use matte varnish for this style.)

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Step6: Add earring settings

Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details instruction: step 6 - Add earring settings
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Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details instruction: step 6 - Add earring settings
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Laser Cut Wooden Sunflower Earrings with Hand Painted Details instruction: step 6 - Add earring settings
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Add earring settings (1-1 circles, and 1-1 earring hoops), then you are ready to wear :)

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template

xTool M1 Exhaust Fan
xTool M1 Exhaust Fan
xTool M1 Baseplate
xTool M1 Baseplate
xTool M1
xTool M1
3mm Pine Plywood (3 pcs)
3mm Pine Plywood (3 pcs)