Laser Cut Halloween Box - Maker Design Lab

 

One of the challenges for the DPE students is ways to unpack designs created by using the laser cutter.  In our tech time students have a range of prototypes that they can unpack and then design their own version of.  An example of this is the 'Laser Cut Halloween Box'.   This item is located here on the Maker Design Lab.  

On this site there is a full list of the equipment required, all the different parts etc.

The laser cut design measures 100mm across and 70mm across the design is 100mm high.

The design when the laser cut was completed was then put together with a combination of wood glue, sandpaper (for the finish).   In the example provided online the stain has been used to made the cut look more finished - our design has not.

While the design has a high decorative value it should be noted as MDF laser cut the design needs to be handled with a bit of care (ie it would be in trouble if it was dropped.   There would be potential to use a 3D Printer to design feet or legs.

The design was completed using 3mm MDF.   The site where it was located from has a full design page devoted to this print, its process and completion - detailing every stage of the process.

Our students have used boxes like this Monster Box as part of our 2025 School Market Day.