I decided I wanted to make something for my sister and she really likes dolphins, so for the layers project I’m going to stack waves that are offset with the ones behind them and add some dolphins jumping through the waves. I’m still working on fixing the lines on the second layer, I had to…
Layers Work in Progress- Hannah
Update: 4/15 So I have successfully put together another version of my project and I am happy with the progress I have made. There are definitely some areas that I am planning on fixing and I would like to make another final version of it. I am going to add some more detail by adding…
Layers Cuts – Amanda Smith
The only paper I had on hand to see the layers with was rainbow construction paper, but I honestly think it looks cooler with the crazy colors. The small cutouts actually got blown away by the fan system in the laser cutter, and so I would probably need to stick the paper onto a piece…
Layer Project: First Cuts
Currently for my project I have three layers designed: one with the moon, the hill, and the people standing on the hill. I’m most likely going to add more layers to it after seeing how these three look together. I think the added layers would make the piece more interesting. These cuts aren’t perfect because…
Layers Test Cuts – Vanshika
While working on inkscape, I decided to change up my original idea in order to add more details and layers. I decided to incorporate an astronaut because it brought out the stars really nicely. I kept the constellations as a layer because that was my original intention. Powers Used: ** I used 1/4 inch acrylic…
First Round of Layer Cuts- Hannah
For my project I used Slicer for Fusion to generate the layers of the map of Maine that I want to cut. For the most part, this worked just as I expected but unfortunately, when I went to import the file to inkscape, it did not transfer over correctly. I ended up being able to…
Layers Cut – Jakob Sperry
I am pretty happy with how my piece turned out. personally I like the idea of using wood to represent a water drop because it is normally such a rigid and strong material, using it to represent a fluidity and motion is really interesting to me. Do I need more layers to properly represent the…
Layer Project | First Cuts
Last night I was able to complete the first cut and assembly of the Layers Project. I was able to use a cardboard box to cut my test pieces and had the power set to 15% for one pass. (The laser did cut at 10%, but the 15% was to make up for the distance…
Layers Cuts round 1 – Sydney (Update)
I am not going to lie, I was kinda frustrated with my first round of cuts. To begin, there were not long enough laser sessions for me to fully test cut my piece, so I only got a few layers of the wood done, and no acrylic. But, I plan to go back to the…
Alexander Breiling Layers Project Update
Update: I have finished all of my cuts but the paint is taking a bit longer than expected to arrive so I have yet to paint and assemble the whole piece. I should have the whole project finished by tomorrow afternoon. For now, here is what I have, with the pieces placed in approximately the…
Layers Cuts 1 – Emily
Cutting out the design showed me what I needed to adjust in the design so pieces that aren’t meant to be cut out don’t end up that way (the top of the bucket and the sun setting). Additionally, I think before going into final versions more testing of cuts is needed because I consistently had…
Iris Morin: Layer Cuts + UPDATE
Hi Everyone! Here are my current designs for each layer, blue and black are vector engraves and red is vector cuts. For my first cuts on this project I ran into many more issues than I anticipated and was only able to cut out layer 40 and 80. As you can see layer 40 is…
Layers project, Finished
The image that has many colors is the file to help me visualize the final product as well as when I begin assembly. The way it works is that for each of the 5 flowers each color represents a different layer that will be stacked on top of the one under it. The silhouette will…
Layers Update
Here are the different layers I have planned for my design for right now. So I have hit a bump in the road for my layers design right now. I knew going in that the cutting process would be challenging because the wood veneers are really thin and because I have small pieces in my…
Layer Cuts – Imogen
I did all ten layers of my piece on plain card-stock today, and I really love how it turned out! It took a little while getting through all the layers but it was cool to see how they built on each other to achieve this final result. I’m going to tweak a few small parts…
sameer: layers cuts
I changed my initial layers cut design. This draft has 5 layers and is pretty small. I plan to engrave circles or flowy lines onto each layers and make the whole thing bigger. Thoughts on using acrylic? Also did we figure out the best way to assemble acrylic layers?
Layers Design – Sydney
My idea for this project is heavily inspired by my family’s favorite vacation spot. Ever summer for the past 50 years, my mom’s side of the family and some family friends go to vacation at Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks, and it is so beautiful and holds so many great memories that I had to…
Layers Concept – Vanshika
For the layers project I really wanted to try using clear acrylic. I had the idea to try and laser engrave starts to mimic different constellations and then the layers would help add depth. I wanted to add something else besides starts so I decided on incorporating the planets (with pluto). I plan to have…
Final Cuts – Sydney
It was my first time ever using the laser cutter, and I was really excited to do it! It was a lot of stuff to remember how to set up the cutter the second time I went back, but worth it. I can’t wait to go back for my layers project.
Layers Concept – Tia Mehta
For my layers concept, I want to do something themed around Nightmare Before Christmas. Halloween is my favorite holiday and I really love this movie so I thought it would be really cool. I didn’t really know what I was going to do until I went through a few posts people made and I saw…
Layers Design – Amanda Smith
I was looking on Pinterest for some more inspiration and saw a few pieces by Shelley Castillo Garcia that I liked the style of. Her layers individually appear simple but depict a detailed image when put together. The monochromatic look also adds a formal and simplistic look to her pieces. I wanted to make a…
Iris Morin: Layers Design
Bathymetric Map of Penobscot Bay For my layers project I will be creating a 20×20 inch 3D rendering of Penobscot Bay in Maine. Penobscot Bay was an easy choice because my mom’s side of my family owns a converted 1800s Bed and Breakfast in Brooksville that has been in our family now for a century….
Layers Design
Shown below is the concept design sketch for my layer project. I am hoping to put a layer of water, then the koi, then the lily pads (possibly in multiple layers). I am undecided if I want to keep all of the component in different wood veneers, or different cardstock to create contrast or if…
Layers Concept Sketch
My idea for this Alice in wonderland piece was inspired by the comic art style of Mitch McGee. I was brainstorming comics/cartoons and thinking of layers brought me to the idea of falling then boom! Alice going down the rabbit hole. I am still debating on the final material I will be using. Acrylic or…