Woven mandala, 300 mm
This woven-band mandala has five layers with over-and-under bands that look hand-plaited. It is an advanced design that suits family and friends for everyday or housewarming decor.
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- Size
- 294 × 294 mm (11.6 × 11.6 in)
- Machines
- CO₂ laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Advanced
- Fits
- OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Hang in a living room or entryway
- Display on a shelf or mantel
- Give as a housewarming gift
How to make it
Cut each layer from 3 mm stock, stain or paint the layers in shades from dark (back) to light (front), then stack them on the registration pins with wood glue. Layer 1 is the backing.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 2.98 mm | 1.23 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 2.98 mm | 0.92 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 2.98 mm | 1.23 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- !Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments. 916 closed paths; 118 tiny segments under 0.05 mm (sub-visible zig-zags). Harmless, but a cleaner file cuts smoother.
- ✓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 · 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 294 x 294 mm (11.6 x 11.6 in).
What materials and machines can I use?
It was checked for 3mm Birch Plywood, 3mm Acrylic, and 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) on a CO₂ laser. It fits OMTech 50 W, xTool P2 / P2S, and CO₂ 600 × 400 beds.
Can I change the text?
No, the design opens in the editor as shown with no text fields to change.
