Apple Gift Card Holder (Teacher's Day)

SuperVectorGirl

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AppleGiftCardHolder.xcs

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A gift card holder in the shape of an apple for teachers.

You can find more of my laser files here: www.supervectorgirl.com

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Step 1: Design the File

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I used Inkscape to design my apple gift card holder. I am more familiar with it, and I design my files faster with it than with XSC.

I start by drawing an apple using the Bezier tool.
I measured a gift card and made a slot for the gift card to sit in.
I take advantage of the color-fill ability in Inkscape to see how my finished apple will look like with my desired color choices before I cut and paint it.
After I am happy with everything, I save it as a plain SVG and will open it in XCS.

Step 2: Add Text to Apple

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Open the project file in XSC.
Click Text to add a text box to XCS. (Picture 1)
In the text box, type a quote or name of your choice. I chose, “I couldn't have picked a better teacher.” This was made using several text boxes and center-aligning everything.
If you use a font that overlaps, remember to weld the letters together.
After you're done, center align the text to the front apple piece. (Picture 2)

Step 3: Laser Cut

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Setting 1

Process Method

Laser Cut

Process Material

3mm Basswood Plywood

Power(%) or Cut Pressure(g)

Speed(mm/s)

Pass

Other Parameters

3mm basswood

Setting 2

Process Method

Laser Cut

Process Material

3mm Basswood Plywood

Power(%) or Cut Pressure(g)

Speed(mm/s)

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Other Parameters

1.5mm basswood

Setting 3

Process Method

Laser Score

Process Material

3mm Basswood Plywood

Power(%) or Cut Pressure(g)

Speed(mm/s)

Pass

Setting 4

Process Method

Vector Laser Engrave

Process Material

3mm Basswood Plywood

Power(%) or Cut Pressure(g)

Speed(mm/s)

220

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I masked my wood first before cutting and engraving.
The apple and apple front is made from 3mm basswood. The gift card slot is made from 1.5mm basswood.
Set the black lines to cut.
Set the red lines to score.
Set the green lines to engrave.
I auto-measured the distance.
I have included the settings I used on the P2. This can be made on all lasers.

Step 4: Preparing to Paint

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Peel off the masking from the wood (if you used it).
I used duct tape to help peel off the tiny pieces. (Picture 2)

Step 5: Paint

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I used a wet baby wipe to help paint the apples. This gives the apple a stained wood look. I wrap a wet wipe around my finger, dip it in some paint and start rubbing it on the wood. You do not have to paint the gift card slot piece.

Step 6: Glue and Assembling

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Glue the gift card slot onto the apple base.
Next, glue the front engraved apple piece onto the card slot base.

Step 7: Finished

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Insert gift cards into the apple and you will be done!

Design Files

AppleGiftCardHolder.xcs

teacher

teacher's day

teachers day

apple

gift card

holder

teachersday

summercrafts

summer

crafts

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