STICKER PROJECT

Write-up: In the keychain project, I brushed up on what I already knew. The goal of the project was to laser-cut the shape of a personal photo and create a keychain. I loved the idea of the project because it gave students comfort with the machine while being fun and personalized. I chose to use a photo of a skimboard I used in Florida last Christmas. I chose this image because I like the water. I love my keychain and will keep it on there for a long time- if not forever. I love the look of the board and its well-known shape.  

Materials

1. 1/4 inch wood

2. Key Ring 

3. Sticker paper

Equipment

• Computer 

• Laser cutter 

• Vinyl printer Roland sticker printer 

Software 

Adobe illustrator

STEP 1 Getting an image

STEP 2 Start an outline 

Start an outline that is similar to the image you are using (skimboard). The skimboard is a simple shape to trace. You can trace the skimboard with the curvature tool. The best part of the curvature tool is that if you mess it up you can just use (Command Z) to get you back to where you were before that point. The ellipse tool could also be used in the next part of the project for the hole

STEP 3 Remove the image and laser cut.

STEP 4 Add to keychain

STEP 5 Print stickers and cut

STEP 6 Apply stickers to target area

Reflection

What went well during this project?

 I think the design and simplicity of my project went very well. I could have made a much more difficult image, but I like how well the board fits in with my keychain. 

What challenges did you face? 

I think the most difficult challenges I faced were missing a couple of classes and getting back to everyone else's speed. I overcame this by asking others for help and working quickly and efficiently. 

What would you do differently if you were to do this project again? 

I think if I were to do this project again. I would have done the keychain in acrylic and I would have made the design slightly more detailed along the edges.