Diamond suncatcher, 180 mm
✓ Cut-checked175 × 175 mmIntermediate
This diamond-pattern rosette with high filigree is a suncatcher that suits spring and summer decor. Cut it from 3mm acrylic and hang it in a window with clear fishing line. It is good for makers who enjoy intermediate laser projects.
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- Size
- 175 × 175 mm (6.9 × 6.9 in)
- Machines
- CO₂ laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Fits
- K40-class CO₂ · Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Hang in a living room window
- Give as a Mother's Day gift
- Display on a porch or door
How to make it
Cut from acrylic. Peel protective film. Hang with clear fishing line through center hole.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 2.69 mm | 4.99 mm |
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 2.73 mm | 5.03 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 2.73 mm | 5.03 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- ✓Passed: Units are millimetres, 1:1 · Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments · No duplicate or stacked cut lines · No cut lines cross or touch · Curves aren't over-segmented · Thinnest strip of material ≥ the material's minimum · Narrowest opening ≥ what the machine cuts cleanly · Pieces come out as designed (nothing falls loose) · The generator raised no warnings · Fits a common machine bed.
Questions
What size is the suncatcher?
The design is 175 x 175 mm (6.9 x 6.9 in).
What materials can I use?
It was checked for 3mm acrylic, 3mm birch plywood, and 3mm hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry).
Which machines and beds does it fit?
It works on CO₂ lasers. It fits K40-class CO₂, Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro), OMTech 50 W, xTool P2 / P2S, and CO₂ 600 x 400 beds.
