Layered lotus mandala ornament, 130 mm
This 4-layer lotus mandala ornament has 8-fold symmetry and detail level 2, suitable for a tree or as a gift. It is an intermediate project that suits makers who want festive or mandala-style decor for winter holidays or spring.
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- Size
- 130 × 130 mm (5.1 × 5.1 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
- Paint each layer a different shade
- Hang on a Christmas tree
- Give as a Mother's Day gift
How to make it
Cut from 3 mm stock, paint each layer a different shade, glue together using registration pins. Add a ribbon for hanging.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 2.45 mm | 1.08 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 2.46 mm | 0.87 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 2.45 mm | 1.08 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- !Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments. 277 closed paths; 89 tiny segments under 0.05 mm (sub-visible zig-zags). Harmless, but a cleaner file cuts smoother.
- !Thinnest strip of material ≥ the material's minimum. Thinnest strip ≈ 2.45 mm as cut (after the 0.15 mm kerf): right at the 2.5 mm minimum for 3mm Birch Plywood. It cuts, but there's little margin for a hot laser or soft wood.
- ✓Passed: No duplicate or stacked cut lines · No cut lines cross or touch · Curves aren't over-segmented · 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 finished piece?
The design is 130 x 130 mm (5.1 x 5.1 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 K40-class CO₂, 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.
