As I shared in class, I created my lantern model using Solidworks and printed it in PLA. I wanted to continue with the nature theme, so I created basic geometric flowers. I enjoy the simplicity and symmetry of this design, but asked the class what I can add to make it more interesting. I plan…

All of the pieces are 3d printed and laser cut. However, I didn’t account for the width of the acrylic panels so no I have to sand them down in order to fit. additionally the top part is a little difficult to take on and off, but I think a little sanding should fix that.

Here is my WIP for lantern project! My first shot wasn’t super great as some parts didn’t fit right, but here is my attempt at assembling. I plan on retrying with different dimensions. The led light dose indeed shine though the bug patterns which was good. I’m not sure if I plan to add color,…

I cut out the design in plywood and glued pieces of wood along the back to support the LEDs. I then glued an LED strip along the inside and outside of the support on the back. As of right now when I put the sign against a wall the LEDs don’t diffuse as much as…

My progress on the lantern has been slow due to not be able to get on the laser, but I had a session where I could test cut the design. I rastered one part of the design that had too many lines for the laser to cut without leaving a hole. When I lasered the…

This is what I’ve completed so far on my tent lantern design. I’ve tried to incorporate both cuts and engraving into the outside details. My question is should I add designs to the back of the tent or keep it blank?

I will be cutting this out on Tuesday. I am thinking of staining it all a dark brown and having a bright yellow tissue paper in the inside. The top and bottom I am planning on gluing to the sides, I left extra room for this purpose as well. The light will be on the…

For my lantern, I am making a wooden box with designs cut out of each side. I am still working on fixing all the lines in Inkscape, but here is what I have so far. It will have the XO Chi Omega on the top, an owl and a skull symbol on opposite sides, and…

Update 3 Update 2 Here’s where I’m at right now — I’m about to sand the clay, attach the leaves, and paint it! I probably won’t have time to do it for this class, but in the future I’d like to get some fake moss or stuff from Michael’s to make a little garden at…