Laser Cut Stained Glass

Using Tinkercad to create a stained glass pattern. Students then exported as an svg file to use on the laser cutter. Using OHP (Over Head Projector) film and markers they created colorful stained glass.

1. Tinkercad (3D Design)
2. Laser cutter (we used a omtech polar+)
3. Corrugated cardboard (link)
4. OHP film (link)
5. Colored Markers
6. Scissors

Video helpers

1. Tinkercad how to
2. Glue/Draw/Trim how to

1. After logging into Tinkercad, select Create and choose 3D Design
2. Look in the upper left corner and click on the random name, replace with your first and last name
3. Click setting in lower right corner and switch the 200mm number to 75mm in both boxes
4. Your work plane should look smaller than it did at the start

This work plane is the maximum width and length of your stained glass panel.

1. Click and drag the red box from the right into the lower left corner of your work area
2. Enlarge the red box to fit your work plane. You can either;
3. Drag a white box on the corners of the red shape until you have a 75mm x 75mm box
4. Click on one of the white boxes in the corner f the red shape, then click on the numbers that appear and type 75 click the other and type 75 again
5. Shrink the red box by clicking the white box in the center top of the red shape, and either;
6. Drag it down until it reads 3mm
7. Click the box then select the number that appears ad type 3

Using simple basic shapes o create cutouts using hole versions

1. You can select from the hole shapes at the top of the shapes selector
2. You can also bring in any shape and while itis selected switch it from a solid shape to a hole shape
3. Bring in your hole (or solid made hole) shapes onto your red box (I have a star, polygon, and cylinder. You should make use of the whole red box shape, but leave space between each shape
4. While holding shift click on each of your hole shapes to select them (DO NOT SELECT THE RED BOX)
5. Use the black cone to click and drag your hole shapes down at least 3mm
6. Hold ctrl key and press a to select all, then hold ctrl key and press g to group holes should now be carved out of red box shape

Using the Scribble tool to create more freeform shapes

1. Click and drag the Scribble tool onto the red box shape
2. When you release the shape it will take you to a new screen
3. On the new screen you can freehand draw what you want. Use the undo/redo tools and erasers to create your design
4. Use the draw shape tool if you want to draw filled in shapes or the draw tool to create lines
5. The preview window will show you what you currently have
6. When done click the done button, then use steps 5 and 6 from above to move down 3mm and group to carve

Before you export check over your design. Make sure it:

1. Has solid edges (no gaps)
2. You grouped your hole shapes
3. The file is named your name

To turn in your project

1. Make sure nothing is selected
2. Click export
3. Choose the svg file type
4. Add to Google classroom assignment as a file

Use an oversized piece of OHP (Over Head Projector) film. Add to the back of your design and color.

1. Add glue to the back of your stained glass cutout
2. Lay OHP film on the glue (OHP film is oversized and will be trimmed later)
3. After glue is set use markers to color the BACK of the film
4. Use the cutout lines as a guide
5. Trim excess film

You did it. Consider what other projects you could join with this. You. could make;

1. A 3D printed stand
2. A simple circuit light to make your design glow
3. What else could you think of