Layered lotus mandala, 250 mm
This 4-layer lotus mandala has detail level 3 and 10-fold symmetry, suitable for a living room or meditation space. It is an advanced project that suits makers who want boho or mandala wall art with a dark back layer for depth.
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- Size
- 250 × 250 mm (9.8 × 9.8 in)
- Machines
- CO₂ laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Advanced
- Fits
- Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Stain or paint in gradient shades
- Hang in a meditation space
- Give as a Mother's Day or housewarming gift
How to make it
Cut each layer from 3 mm stock, stain or paint in gradient shades, stack on registration pins with glue. Use a darker back layer for depth.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 2.78 mm | 0.95 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 2.75 mm | 0.63 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 2.78 mm | 0.95 mm |
| 3mm MDF | CO₂ laser | 2.74 mm | 1.13 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- !Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments. 1361 closed paths; 220 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; 1 tiny loose island(s) in 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 250 x 250 mm (9.8 x 9.8 in).
What materials and machines can I use?
It was checked for 3mm Birch Plywood, 3mm Acrylic, 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), and 3mm MDF. It works on CO₂ lasers including Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro), OMTech 50 W, 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.
