jaxenro Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Does anyone have one and are you interested in doing some simple custom designs? I have a few things I want to try on thin (1/32") cherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Or maybe a CriCut cutter? I don’t know how those are with tiny cuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I have a laser cutter but I am in Australia, so postage would be extra, and at this point, horrendously slow (2+ months). Not ideal! You could google for laser cutting services in your area/ state, or if you have a local business that is likely to have a laser cutter, ask them (eg trophy engravers, cabinet makers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Hi Shannon l’m not really in a hurry and only looking to try a few small pieces, maybe 2” x 3”, about that size, so I don’t think postage would be much. nor does it need to be cherry really any thin hardwood would work What I’m not sure if is transferring my artwork to something you can use is something I can do. I have black lines on a white background but it is in a jpg file now. What format would you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 There are online services that can cut for you - but you will need to research how to create the files to email them. They can help with that part too. Also check with local engravers or trophy shops - Engravers usually engrave trophies and plaques but their machines can easily cut wood, acrylic, leather, foam core, cardboard and many other materials. Ask them their file requirements and what they prefer - some might be willing to take on a small job like this. Online services: https://www.ponoko.com/?utm_expid=.gFe0zxF9S-yljVJpRrOSLA.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F https://outfab.com/ https://outfab.com/pages/tips good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Thanks everyone. I should have thought there are a lot of model airplane kit cutters that do this exact small lot laser cutting on thin wood my other option is photo etch brass but I hit some of the same issues who does small lots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 If you are using 1/32 wood, then I think a silhousette cameo/cricut - or the newest one - Circut's Maker - would work. I use 1/16 and that's too thick for good cutting but 1/32 is thin. Check that out too - those cutter bundles are often a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 and making svg files for the cutting machines is easy - lots of online tutorials to help - but I have done it and it was easy. In fact, a friend had me download the software for the Silhouette prior to buying a machine so I could see if it would work for me - it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 23 hours ago, jaxenro said: Hi Shannon l’m not really in a hurry and only looking to try a few small pieces, maybe 2” x 3”, about that size, so I don’t think postage would be much. nor does it need to be cherry really any thin hardwood would work What I’m not sure if is transferring my artwork to something you can use is something I can do. I have black lines on a white background but it is in a jpg file now. What format would you need? I can check what types of wood I have and get back to you. If you have an ipad, I really like iDesign for a simple drawing app. I use Graphic, also on ipad, but not quite as simple. I would probably need an svg file. That said, I always print from a pdf. So I draw my file, make the lines hairline (in graphic I set the line thickness to 0.001) and make it into a pdf to cut from. You can send me the jpg if you want and I can see if I can trace it. I am hesitant to offer that as I am busy but happy to take a look and let you know. I hope that helps a little! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 Shannon did this for me this one is just a test but it looks really good. The design is for a mission style lampshade taken directly from a 1910 book on making mission style lamps and shades but theirs was etched copper. Interestingly they also recommended using quality cardboard and painting it black so to me thin wood is a decent substitute. I am going to line them inside in translucent colored tissue paper in pinks, blues, and greens and use tiny square sticks on the corners Thanks Shannon this looks like it will be a fun project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) Betcha posterboard would be in scale, and parchment painted with transparent water colors. Edited September 27, 2020 by havanaholly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 Yes she is using oiled manilla which if I understand correctly is stencil material very thin and cuts well I happen to have the colored tissue for model airplanes handy tough and thin so will start with that but I did take your trick of parchment paper and like it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Bakers' parchment is about as close to 1:12 vellum as I've found so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 It will be great to see the finished product Joel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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