Laser Standing Bird

Today you will create a decorative bird figure with the laser cutter.

Download the Template

Download Laser Birds.svg. The template is sized to 4" by 3" and contains a selection of birds you can use for your project today.

Save the template to the Desktop.

Open in Inkscape

Right-Click on the file name and select Inkscape. You will see something like the image below, without the text.

Design your Laser Bird

You may need to adjust the fill, stroke paint, and stroke-style so you can view your work. You can use the settings below.

The birds in the template were made available online at the links below. You can use one bird figure and add shapes to be cut out, or nest birds (ha!).  Make sure the bird and the stand both fit into the 4" by 3" template!

Save your File

Save your file as an SVG, pick out your acrylic, and we will begin cutting, as well as answering any questions you have about this process.

Survey

Surveys are here: https://sites.google.com/site/cplmakerlab/surveys

Resources

http://www.bittbox.com/freebies/bb-free-vectors-birds-in-flight

http://www.downloadclipart.net/download/10677/storm-of-birds-svg

http://www.downloadclipart.net/download/4466/bird-silhouette-svg

http://all-free-download.com/free-vector/vector-clip-art/black_bird_117332.html