Designing your own brooch is not only super fun, but with a laser cutter, it's also easy to achieve. But what exactly do you need to get started?
Requirements:
- A design
- A vector drawing program
- A laser cutter
- Brooch magnet from Lasersheets
- Material for your brooch
Which materials can I use?
For making a brooch, you can use all kinds of materials that are compatible with your laser cutter. It is important that the material is strong enough, but also not too heavy. As a guideline, we use material that is at least 3 mm thick and make the design no larger than 5 x 5 cm. You may deviate from this; this is just a guideline.
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Let your creativity run wild!
Think of a design or drawing you want to use for your brooch. Consider what material you want to make it from and think about any special applications you can achieve with this material.
Design ideas for brooches:
- Use a silhouette of an animal or object.
- Create an engraving from a photo with a bitmap.
- Use contrast with an inlay.
- Convert a drawing into a line engraving.
With a brooch, it's about conveying your idea within a small form. A lot of contrast helps to make your design clearer. Here too, less is more applies. A silhouette can be very recognizable, or try a single letter in a beautiful font.
A brooch is a functional item, stay away from sharp points and thin connections. We recommend choosing a material that is at least 3 mm thick. Do not make your design larger than 5 x 5 cm.
Examples with material applications for brooches
- Fluor acrylic with flat engraving - looks like it glows
- Mirrored acrylic with line engraving on the back - sparkles like a jewel
- Walnut MDF core with flat engraving - beautiful wood grain and strong
- Colored acrylic with line engraving - available in bright colors
- Birch plywood with line engraving - strong high-quality wood
- Matte-gloss acrylic with line engraving - subtle pastel shades
- engraving laminate with flat engraving - high contrast for clear drawings
What is a brooch magnet?
A brooch magnet is a handy replacement for a hook or pin. You get two magnets; the small one you stick to your brooch with the included adhesive strip. The large magnet goes on the inside of your shirt or sweater to keep your brooch in place. This way, you prevent holes in your clothing.
