Layered dream catcher, 350 mm
This 5-layer dream catcher design includes a web, 9 anchors and 4 feathers, all cut as layers with a backing. It is an intermediate project that suits makers who want boho or minimal wall art for a nursery or living room.
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- Size
- 344 × 525 mm (13.5 × 20.6 in)
- Machines
- CO₂ laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Fits
- CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Paint backing dark and front layers light
- Hang in a living room or nursery
- Give as a housewarming gift
How to make it
Cut each layer from 3 mm stock, paint the backing a dark color and the front layers lighter shades, stack with wood glue. The feathers hang from the bottom layer.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 2.98 mm | 1.12 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 2.98 mm | 0.94 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 2.98 mm | 1.12 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- !Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments. 279 closed paths; 131 tiny segments under 0.05 mm (sub-visible zig-zags). Harmless, but a cleaner file cuts smoother.
- !Pieces come out as designed (nothing falls loose). 5 layers, every piece attached; 2 tiny loose island(s) in Layer 4, Layer 5 were left out so nothing falls free (the preview already shows this).
- ✓Passed: 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 · The generator raised no warnings · Fits a common machine bed.
Questions
What size is the finished piece?
The design is 344 x 524 mm (13.5 x 20.6 in).
What materials and machines can I use?
It was checked for 3mm Birch Plywood, 3mm Acrylic, and 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry). It works on CO₂ lasers that fit a CO₂ 600 × 400 bed.
Can I change any text on the design?
No, this design opens in the editor as shown with no editable text fields.
