Lotus trivet, 180 mm
This lotus rosette is sized for a teapot or casserole trivet in hardwood or cork. At 171 x 173 mm, it is a beginner-friendly piece that works as a trivet, window ornament, or painted door hanger.
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- Size
- 171 × 173 mm (6.7 × 6.8 in)
- Machines
- CO₂ laser, Diode laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Beginner
- Fits
- K40-class CO₂ · Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Use as a trivet under hot dishes
- Hang as a window ornament in acrylic
- Paint and use as a door hanger
How to make it
One piece, cut in a single pass. Use it as a trivet (hardwood or cork), a window ornament (acrylic), or paint it as a door hanger.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 6.76 mm | 5.03 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 6.76 mm | 5.03 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 6.82 mm | 4.99 mm |
| 3mm Cork sheet | CO₂ laser | 6.69 mm | 5.08 mm |
| 3mm Basswood | Diode laser | 6.82 mm | 4.99 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 171 x 173 mm (6.7 x 6.8 in).
What materials can I use?
It was checked for 3mm Birch Plywood, 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), 3mm Acrylic, 3mm Cork sheet, and 3mm Basswood.
What machines and file formats are supported?
It fits K40-class CO₂, Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro), OMTech 50 W, xTool P2 / P2S, and CO₂ 600 × 400 beds. Comes in SVG and DXF. Difficulty is beginner.
