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Halloween Haunted House – Wooden LED Candle Holder
Instruction
Information
This project features a spooky haunted house candle holder made from 3 mm birch plywood. The interchangeable background creates chilling shadows when lit with a battery-powered LED candle (no open flame). A perfect handmade Halloween decoration or gift.
Instruction
Step1
⚙️ Production Info
Application Scenarios: Halloween home décor, party decorations, handmade gift, safe kids' lantern (LED only).
Software: xTool Creative Space (XCS).
Machine: xTool S1 – 20W.
Material Use: Birch plywood.
Material Info: 3 mm thickness, sanded, optionally varnished.
Total Time: ~20–25 min (engraving & cutting), ~5 min assembly.
🔥 Laser Settings (xTool S1 – 20W)
Cutting: 100% power, 6–8 mm/s, Air Assist ON
Engraving (windows, details): 35–40% power, 120 mm/s, 318 LPI
📖 Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the files
Open the .xcs file in xTool Creative Space.
Check all paths are set correctly for cut (red) and engrave (blue).
Place the material
Fix a 3 mm birch plywood sheet on the honeycomb panel.
Turn ON Air Assist.
Engrave & cut
First engrave the haunted house details (windows, doors, trees).
Then cut the outline of the panel and base.
Assemble the holder
Slot the base and haunted house panel together.
No glue is required, but optional for extra strength.
Finishing touches
Sand edges for smoothness.
Optionally paint in black or orange for Halloween vibe.
Place an LED candle inside (do not use open flame).
Display
Test in a dark room – the haunted house casts an eerie shadow on the wall.
🎯 Uses
Halloween home decoration
Safe lantern alternative (LED only)
Handmade seasonal gift
Collectible interchangeable panel for modular candle holder
