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In this post, we help you create the Grape Escape: Sleek Wine Holder Laser Cutting Piece.
This unique wooden wine case beautifully holds a bottle of wine, making it a perfect gift for special occasions. Crafted from laser-cut wood, the case features a sleek design with flexible slats that fit snugly around the bottle. It’s adorned with colourful paper confetti to add a touch of celebration. This elegant case protects the wine and adds a personalised charm, making it ideal for anniversaries, weddings, or any celebratory event.
- The Grape Escape: Sleek Wine Holder laser cutting Piece is a functional item.
- A fun gift for adults.
- The project is made using 3mm plywood.
- It is an an intermediate Piece, and this can typically be completed in 2 hours.
However, the time it takes to complete this design will depend on the laser cutter used, the physical size of the project, and your comfort level with laser cutting. If you think the estimated timing should be adjusted, feedback is welcome via a comment below.
The free design can be downloaded here. (please notify me if the link is down)
Project instructions
Step 1. Prepare materials before starting - Plywood: Choose stains or dyes to be applied after laser cutting to enhance the natural wood texture. Step 2. Set up the design file in your software - download the design file from the provided link found on the project page. - Unzip the file to access the SVG. - Load the SVG into your laser cutting software. - Don't resize the wine box. Step 3. Adjust laser settings as required - Set the appropriate laser parameters: - Cut: Specify power and speed for clean cuts. - Score: Specify power and speed to ensure the scoring can be visible once the stain is applied. - Refer to the laser cutter manual for recommended material settings. Step 4. Begin cutting the project - Position the material on the laser bed. - Run the cutting processes for all required pieces. Step 5. Clean and prepare pieces after cutting - For Plywood: Wipe smoke marks away with a slightly damp rag. Apply the wood stain or dye. Step 6. Assemble the cut components - Use appropriate adhesives: - Wood Glue for plywood - I used something stretchy to wrap around the case. After working through the steps, you’ve completed Grape Escape: Sleek Wine Holder! It’s now ready to be displayed and enjoyed.
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The completed Grape Escape: Sleek Wine Holder
