Layered lotus mandala, 380 mm
This 7-layer lotus mandala has 12-fold symmetry with a guilloche band and center, making it a detailed piece for wall display. It is an advanced project that suits makers who want maximalist or whimsy wall art for a living room.
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- Size
- 380 × 380 mm (15.0 × 15.0 in)
- Machines
- CO₂ laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Advanced
- Fits
- CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Paint in a gradient from dark back to light front
- Hang in a living room
- Make as a gift for yourself or family
How to make it
Sand each layer; paint in a gradient from dark back to light front. Use wood glue and pin alignment. Due to many layers, clamp well. Hang with a sawtooth hanger.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 2.94 mm | 1.11 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 2.94 mm | 0.99 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 2.94 mm | 1.11 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- !Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments. 3262 closed paths; 501 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). 8 layers, every piece attached; 14 tiny loose island(s) in Layer 7, Layer 8 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 380 x 380 mm (15.0 x 15.0 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.
