It’s Throwback Thursday! And today we will be making: ABC Blocks. This will be a fun project that you can create for your little-ones. So Today, we will also teach you how to place a laser engraving file onto a wood block. After that we see how exactly the laser engraves and cuts around, so stay tuned!
Before we start making ABC Blocks we need to prepare the things and tools we need.
Making ABC Blocks
Materials you need:
- Wood Block (we used 30 millimeters on each side)
- Vernier Calipers (Or any measuring tools)
- Laser Machine (Essential)
Software used for the design:
- CorelDraw, though you can follow along with any vector program of choice.
Let’s Start Making our ABC Blocks!
Step 1: Check the block measurement: Using the Vernier Calipers or any measuring tool, check your wood block to make sure that we are getting equal measurements on each side.
Now for Step 2: Open CorelDraw: Or use any vector-based software like Illustrator or Inkscape.
Then on to Step 3: Create a file using CorelDraw: On this part we have listed the step by step process. Therefore it is in a chronological order on how we made the file design for the ABC block.
- Make a box with a contour side.
- Edit the borders.
- Contour letter
- Add circle for your background
- Apply gradient + halftone effect
- Fill Borders
- Contour Border
Step 4: Laser Ready: Since we are done creating the file, place your wood block inside the laser machine. After that we are now ready to Etch.
Next up Step 5: Finished Product: Therefore you have now created an ABC wood block that you can play with your kids while they learn. However, as you can also make some for personal use, like a cute little display to your room, or even a personalized souvenir gift to someone just by engraving the first letter of their name on it. Above all just have fun making things.
Got a friend who has a laser? Share this video with them and they may help you make some ABC Blocks.
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