How To Make Acrylic Keychains With Glowforge

August 17, 2019 Post a Comment

5 out of 5 stars. This file works on wood and acrylic.

Laser engraved keychains by Samantha’s Doodles Keychain

Then upload your svg to the glowforge app.

How to make acrylic keychains with glowforge. Drag a square around the handwriting. I used speed 180 and full power to cut the keychains. Talk about a time saver!

Next, it was on to the keychains. You can get a glowforge basic for $2,995. Once all the text is aligned, delete the box you made to mark where the metal piece is.

Engraving on two color acrylic. Come up with a price you want to make per hour and add that to your supply cost. I was really excited to find a design we could do all in the glowforge app!

This is a file to make keychains using a laser cutter. However, if i engrave into two color acrylic, the white inside provides contrast against the dark colored surface. Generally, is your selling price is going to be somewhere between two to four times your cost of supplies and time.

Then, color code your file for the glowforge. Set the text to ‘ignore’ and the jig shapes to ‘cut’. Load the acrylic with the htv into your glowforge upside down.

If you cut first, it is possible that the cut project might move slightly during engraving. This is a digital file, no physical item will be sent. Marjorie and i both found that by loading it upside down, the laser was less likely to burn the edges of the htv.

Fine tune the trace if needed. You’ll need one color for engraving and one color for cutting. Save your file as an svg, then open it in the glowforge app.

I was originally going to make these out of some type of nice plywood, since those engrave nice (see photo above for reference). We’ve included links to digital files that you can buy or use for your own inspiration. Longer names will have smaller lettering to fit the keychain.

Place the handwriting into the glowforge machine and open the glowforge app at app.glowforge.com. See more ideas about acrylic keychains, diy keychain, resin diy. Included file types are svg, png, dxf, and pdf.

This listing is for a cut file that can be used with a laser cutting machine like a glowforge or a cnc machine. Download my laser cut zebra circle earrings svg file (#179) from my free resource library. I used proofgrade settings for 1/8″ acrylic.

I created a short video to show you how to make the keychains in the glowforge app. I have always loved vintage items, and collect vintage motel keychains. Unlike a vinyl cutting machine (like a cricut), everyone and their mother does not have a laser, so now is the optimal time to add a glowforge to your business.

Turn your wedding theme into a full suite of personalized items! I’m using proofgrade medium walnut. Open the glowforge app software.

You may print and sell as many products as you like. Sample items shown were made with 1/8 and 1/4 wood and 1/4 clear acrylic and are approximately 1 1/8 wide x 3 tall before keychain is added. Tricking the front flap of the glowforge with magnets to increase capacity.

From the glowforge app, select ‘add artwork’, then ‘trace bed image’. Svg to make the file. These files have been tested and cut on a laser cutter.

(if you don't have a password to the library, fill out the form above and it will be emailed to you instantly.) (the glowforge starts with the top layer on the left hand side and works its way down.) it’s a best practice to do any engraving before cutting. Tutorial to use a glowforge laser cutter, heat transfer vinyl, and acrylic to make patterned keychains.

This meant i did not have to design a design in a separate system and then upload it into the glowforge app. In this post, we share over 100 great ideas for glowforge projects that you can make and sell for your small business. I removed the plastic protective sheet from the acrylic and masked it with greenstar transfer tape.

Set the glowforge to first engrave, then cut the acrylic. 5 out of 5 stars. That is a huge investment, but it pays for itself in no time.

Keychains are attached to a key ring and measure appox. In this example, no edits were needed. For a magical wedding that is uniquely yours, print your personalized wedding decor with glowforge.

Click create > upload from file. Names will be printed using capital letters. Please select the tassel color you would like from the drop down menu.

Total that up, and then add your time. Place your material in the glowforge.

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