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Laser-cut walnut gift tags
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Thin solid walnut gift tags with a laser-engraved holiday motif, a hang hole and a twine loop, for presents or market stock. Lay out several per sheet, engrave, cut the outlines free, sand lightly, oil and add twine.
- Rough size
- About 3 x 1 1/2 in, thin stock
- Wood
- Thin solid walnut, Cherry or maple also work
Laser: never leave it running, keep an extinguisher in reach, and with an open-frame laser everyone in the room wears eyewear rated for its wavelength. See laser and CNC shop safety.
Tools you might use
- Laser
- Sanding
- Diode or CO2 laser with air assist
- Laser software that imports SVG files
- Exhaust fan or fume extractor
- Fire extinguisher or fire blanket
- Laser safety glasses for your laser's wavelength
- Calipers
- Sanding block
- Wipe-on oil or clear finish
Right tool for the job: Do you need air assist for laser engraving? · What free software can you use with a laser engraver? · How should you deal with smoke from a laser engraver?
Choosing a laser? Read our diode or CO2 laser guide.
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