Layered dream catcher, 300 mm
This layered dream catcher design features a web, anchors and three feathers cut as separate layers with a backing. It is an intermediate-level project that suits makers who want a boho-style wall hanging for a nursery or living room.
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- Size
- 294 × 500 mm (11.6 × 19.7 in)
- Machines
- CO₂ laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Fits
- xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Stack layers from dark back to light front
- Hang in a kids room or nursery
- Make as a gift for a new baby
How to make it
Cut each layer from 3 mm stock, stain or paint the layers in shades from dark (back) to light (front), then stack them on the registration pins with wood glue. Layer 1 is the backing.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 2.98 mm | 1.00 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 2.98 mm | 0.66 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 2.98 mm | 1.00 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- !Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments. 253 closed paths; 96 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). 4 layers, every piece attached; 4 tiny loose island(s) in Layer 4 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 294 x 500 mm (11.6 x 19.7 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 including xTool P2 / P2S and CO₂ 600 × 400.
Can I change any text on the design?
No, this design opens in the editor as shown with no editable text fields.
