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Halloween Pumpkin – Wooden LED Candle Holder (Killer Face)
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Information
A spooky wooden candle holder featuring a pumpkin with a menacing killer expression. Made from 3 mm birch plywood, the interchangeable panel projects eerie pumpkin shadows when used with a battery-powered LED candle (no open flame). Perfect as safe Halloween décor or a handmade gift.
Instruction
Step1
⚙️ Production Info
Application Scenarios: Halloween home décor, party decoration, handmade gift, safe lantern for kids (LED only).
Software: xTool Creative Space (XCS).
Machine: xTool S1 – 20W.
Material Use: Birch plywood.
Material Info: 3 mm thickness, natural or painted.
Total Time: ~15–20 min cutting, 5 min assembly.
🛠️ Bill of Materials (BOM)
3 mm birch plywood (A4 sheet)
Battery-powered LED tealight (no open flame)
Optional: wood glue, varnish, black/orange paint
🔥 Laser Settings (xTool S1 – 20W)
Cutting: 100% power, 6–8 mm/s, Air Assist ON
Engraving (details): 35–40% power, 120 mm/s, 318 LPI
📖 Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the files
Open the .xcs file in xTool Creative Space.
Assign cutting (red) and engraving (blue) correctly.
Place the material
Fix 3 mm birch plywood on the honeycomb panel.
Enable Air Assist.
Engrave & cut
Engrave optional facial detail lines.
Cut out the pumpkin face panel and base holder.
Assemble the holder
Slot the base and back panel together.
Insert the pumpkin panel.
Add LED candle in the base holder.
Finishing
Sand edges for smooth finish.
Optionally paint pumpkin orange and face black.
In a dark room, watch the killer pumpkin face project its scary shadow.
🎯 Uses
Halloween party decoration
Safe alternative to candles (LED only)
Handmade spooky gift
Collectible interchangeable panel in a candle holder set
🏷️ Tags
halloween candle holder
pumpkin lantern
killer face pumpkin
spooky shadows
led candle holder
wooden halloween decor
laser cut halloween
xtool s1 project
💡 Why Boost this Project?
This design is quick to cut, easy to assemble, and creates a dramatic shadow effect with minimal material. Boosting helps makers discover fun and safe seasonal decorations that are ideal for families, parties, and handmade Halloween gifts.
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🌐 Website: https://www.gklwooddesign.cz
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gkl_wooddesign
