Introduction
In this post, we help you create the Holy Night, Handmade Delight Laser Cutting Project.
Celebrate the season with this charming, rustic nativity scene, laser-cut and painted for a delightful handmade look. Featuring Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and an array of animals, this piece adds warmth to any holiday decor. Download the design files and read the helpful tips to craft your festive nativity scene, perfect as a unique Christmas decoration or a meaningful gift for friends and family. Bring the spirit of Christmas to life!
The Holy Night, Handmade Delight laser cutting project is a toy.
Suitable as a gift for children.
The project uses 3mm plywood.
It is an an intermediate project, and I estimate the project can be completed in 3 hours. However, your completion time will depend on the laser cutter, the dimensions of the project and your skill level. If you think my time estimates need adjustment, please feel free to let me know via a comment below.
The free design can be downloaded here. (please notify me if the link is down)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Materials
- Plywood: Choose stains or dyes to be applied after laser cutting to enhance the natural wood texture.
2. Prepare the Design File
- Download the design file from the source link provided on the project page.
- Unzip the file to access the SVG.
- Load the SVG into your laser cutting software.
3. Set Up the Laser Cutter
- Please don't adjust the design size. Instead, move pieces around to fit on your cutting area.
- 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.
- For the material-specific settings, refer to your laser cutter’s guidelines.
4. Use the Laser Cutter
- Place your material on the laser bed.
- Run the cutting and scoring processes.
5. Following Laser Cutting
- For Plywood: Wipe smoke marks away with a slightly damp rag. Apply the wood stain or dye.
6. Assemble the Toy
- Use appropriate adhesives:
- Wood Glue for plywood.
Congratulations on completing your Holy Night, Handmade Delight! You can gift it to a child to admire the beautiful craftsmanship.
If you enjoyed this project, please share your experience and leave a comment below.
Need help?
- Unsure of the colours to use? Create colour swatches
- View the materials and tools I used to create the items
- View my 50 laser cutting tips
- Leave a question
The completed Holy Night, Handmade Delight
