How to Laser Cut Wooden Cardinal Christmas Ornaments

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How to Laser Cut Wooden Cardinal Christmas Ornaments

Cardinals are such a beloved sign of Christmas, a reminder of loved ones long passed and a good omen.

Learn how to make laser cut wooden cardinal Christmas ornaments using the xTool S1.

Make a bunch of laser cut ornaments for family, friends and neighbor gifts.

Cardinals are a good omen, a sign that someone you've lost is watching over you and they are just absolutely beautiful!

Let me show you how to make a cardinal themed Christmas tree with DIY ornaments!

Cardinals appear when loved ones are near!

Supplies Needed for Laser Cut Wooden Cardinal Ornament:

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3mm Basswood
xTool S1 or other laser cutting machine
Black and White Bakers Twine
Precision Craft Glue
Tooli-Art Paint Pens (or Acrylic Craft Paint)
Cardinal Ornament Pattern (see below)

I love using files from Creative Fabrica, they are ready to throw into the laser cut software and cut perfectly every time, no adobe illustrator needed.

Here's 3 awesome ornament files, with several varieties that I love:

View more laser cut files, sublimation images, svg's, fonts and much more at Creative Fabrica.

Supplies Needed for Laser Cut Wooden Cardinal Ornament: affiliate links 3mm Basswood xTool S1 or other laser cutting machine Black and White Bakers Twine Precision Craft Glue Tooli-Art Paint Pens (or Acrylic Craft Paint) Cardinal Ornament Pattern (see below) I love using files from Creative Fabrica, they are ready to throw into the laser cut software and cut perfectly every time, no adobe illustrator needed. Here's 3 awesome ornament files, with several varieties that I love: Christmas Cardinal Ornament Bundle Christmas Cardinal Ornament Laser Cut (Hearts) Christmas Cardinal Ornament Laser Cut View more laser cut files, sublimation images, svg's, fonts and much more at Creative Fabrica.

Step 1: Laser Cut Ornament

Begin by selecting the unique ornaments design and drop them into the laser cutting software.

I am using xTool Creative Space (XCS).

Size the custom ornaments to the size you want, I set mine to 2.5 inches wide.

Set the power and speed, I go with the recommended basswood settings and get the wooden ornaments cutting.

Step 1: Laser Cut Ornament Begin by selecting the unique ornaments design and drop them into the laser cutting software. I am using xTool Creative Space (XCS). Size the custom ornaments to the size you want, I set mine to 2.5 inches wide. Set the power and speed, I go with the recommended basswood settings and get the wooden ornaments cutting.

It's best to see the frame outline before cutting into the wood to make sure it's exactly where it should be.

Once you review subject and decide it looks right, have the machine laser cut the natural wood into holiday decor.

Step 2: Cleaning

Once the laser cutter has done it's thing, remove the laser cut ornaments from the honeycomb tray.

Because this is natural wood and the laser is hot, there is some singe marks on the wood.

Just use a moist wet wipe and wipe down the edges of the wood and remove the singe marks.

Step 3: Painting

I prefer my wood Christmas ornaments really natural and rustic, with wood grains and burn marked edges and just a little touch of paint with the red cardinal bird.

If you love painting and detail work, go ahead and add color and life to every ornament you make.

Step 3: Painting I prefer my wood Christmas ornaments really natural and rustic, with wood grains and burn marked edges and just a little touch of paint with the red cardinal bird. If you love painting and detail work, go ahead and add color and life to every ornament you make.

I use Tooli-Art brand Acrylic Paint Pens and they are amazing.

I did a full post on them here.

They come in a bunch of different colors, they are easy to use and great for detail work too.

Then just take the red marker and color the top of the little cardinal cut out a bright vivid red.

Each of the ornaments I am making has 2 layers of wood, plus the little cardinal that sits on top.

Step 4: Gluing

Now use the precision craft glue and adhere the 2 layers of the ornaments together.

Then attach the little cardinals to the ornaments, perched in the tree branches.

Let the glue dry completely before trying to hang as Christmas ornaments.

Repeat for all the ornaments that you are making...maybe you could start an online shop and fill it with new products, new arrivals and current stock and get them marketed for this holiday season!

Which do you like best?

Cardinals appear when angels are near.

I am always with you.

Cardinals are a symbol of life beyond the grave, a good omen, and a sign from loved ones long gone...so these ornaments are the perfect handmade gift to remind people of their loved ones.

Step 5: Tie Twine

Final step is to tie a loop of twine on the Christmas tree ornaments so they are ready to hang up, gift or sell for the holiday season.

You could add a sprig of holly or greenery for an additional touch, I kept mine pretty natural, with the cardinal as the focal point.

Super simple, super fast to make!

If you have or have access to a laser cutting machine, making handmade ornaments is super easy and cost effective.

They are great to use as gift tags on a bigger gift too.

These ornaments are great sellers too, because everyone knows someone that passed away that finds comfort in the good omen of cardinals.

This is why I decided to decorate my whole tree with a cardinal theme!

They are gorgeous ornaments on a flocked Christmas tree from the King of Christmas!

Check out my full post here.

That's it!

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