Plant Stakes

Instruction

MyPlantStakesMay2025

.xcs

Application scenario

Laser processing

Machine & module

xTool P2

55W

Compatible xTool Machine

New

10W, 20W

F2 Ultra UV

F1 Ultra

20W

5W, 10W

5W, 10W, 20W

D1 Pro

5W, 10W, 20W, 40W

10W

10W, 20W, 40W

M1 Ultra

10W, 20W

P2S

55W

Material used

1/8"(3mm) MDF Board

1228

Information

      I made some whimsical plant stakes to sell at an upcoming craft fair. I scored them because that looked better on the painted MDF I used than engraving. I originally designed them for engraving on acrylic or natural wood so I will be making those soon. The design file included includes ten designs but many more will be able to fit on a 19"X12" piece of material.

Instruction

Step1: Select Material - Pre-painted MDF shown here

Preview

I used “True Flat” 3mm MDF in white that I purchased from Big Blue Laser Designs at a very affordable price. This was my first time experimenting with this material and I LOVE IT! You could also pre-paint your own material (I do that often).

The cut and score time took about one minute per plant stake so it just took a little over ten minutes to process this project with the P2.

I did an “Engrave” test grid to see how the material would look engraved and while it is possible I thought the plant stakes would look cleaner using score. (Saved time too!)