First day of school sign
✓ Cut-checked380 × 221 mmBeginner
This first day of school sign has raised lettering on a rectangular plaque with the year. It works as a photo prop or wall art for a living room or office. Suits families with kids starting a new school year.
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- Size
- 380 × 221 mm (15.0 × 8.7 in)
- Pieces
- 1
- Machines
- CO₂ laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Beginner
- Fits
- Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
- You can change
- Year (up to 10 characters)
Ideas
- Use as a photo prop on the first day of school
- Hang in the living room as a keepsake
- Paint or stain in school colours
How to make it
One connected piece: sand, paint or stain. Use as a photo prop or hang with adhesive strips.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 3.18 mm | 1.04 mm |
| 3mm MDF | CO₂ laser | 3.23 mm | 1.40 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 3.18 mm | 1.04 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 2.49 mm | 1.14 mm |
| 6mm Plywood | CO₂ laser | 4.31 mm | 1.77 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 design?
The design is 380 x 221 mm (15.0 x 8.7 in).
What materials can I use?
It was checked for 3mm Birch Plywood, 3mm MDF, 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), 3mm Acrylic, and 6mm Plywood.
What text can I change?
You can change the Year field (max 10 characters).
