Glow-in-the-Dark Letters

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Design Files (1)
  • Large BOO letters.xcs
  • Summary

    I attempted this project as more of a proof of concept than anything else. I wanted to create large letters to use in the yard on Halloween night. With some research I found out about the glow-in-the-dark paint, which seemed perfect. Turns out that spraying virtually invisible paint is pretty tricky! I used three coats of the paint, and if we use these next year, I'll want to sand and add a few more coats for a more even coverage and glow.
    
    I used Trattatello, a font that comes with MacOS; made the letters as large as I could to engrave on the M1 honeycomb panel; then converted the letters to curves so the design file can be used by anyone. Design time does not include drying time

    Production Info

    Instruction
    Not included
    Application scenario
    Laser
    Software
    xTool Creative Space
    Machine & processing module
    xTool M1
    10W
    Compatible xTool Machine
    Guidelines for using compatible machines
    xTool P2S
    55W
    xTool D1
    5W, 10W, 20W
    xTool M1
    5W
    xTool F1 Ultra
    20W
    xTool M1 Ultra
    10W, 20W
    xTool P2
    55W
    xTool S1
    10W, 20W, 40W
    xTool D1 Pro
    5W, 20W, 10W, 40W
    xTool F1
    10W
    Material used
    3mm Basswood Plywood
    3mm Basswood plywood purchased on Amazon; Rust-Oleum Glow-in-the-Dark spray paint
    Total time
    30 min

    Setting

    Setting 1
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