VisualizationCat Silhouette Ornament SVG, Kitten Looking Back Laser Cut File DXF, Pet Memorial Keepsake Gift
A dark cat silhouette seen from behind, turning its head back over its shoulder with the tail held high, based on the Japanese furikaeri neko (looking-back cat) pose. The paws stay light, like white socks. One piece of 3.54 × 4.52 in (90 × 114.8 mm), it hangs from a 4 mm hole in the tail tip.
- Formats
- SVG, DXF
- Size
- 90 × 115 mm (3.54 × 4.52 in)
- Parts
- 1
- Hanging hole
- 4 mm
- Cut length
- 0.45 m
- Engraving area
- 34.3 cm²
- Material
- 3 mm plywood, MDF or acrylic
- Est. time, 10 W diode
- 7 min 13 s
- Est. time, 40 W CO2
- 2 min 32 s
- Est. time, 100 W CO2
- 1 min 44 s
- Per 300 × 400 mm sheet
- 9 pcs
- Per 600 × 400 mm sheet
- 18 pcs
- Layers
- CUT (red), ENGRAVE (black)
- License
- CC0 1.0: free for personal and commercial use
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How to make it
- 01Load the SVG or DXF at 100 %; the cat should be 90 mm wide and 114.8 mm tall, with its loop at the tail tip.
- 02Assign the large black shape to a fill engrave with a fine line interval, and the red outline to a full cut.
- 03Engrave a small test square in the same plywood to check for banding, then run the cat.
- 04Clean the dark area with a damp cloth, seal it with clear oil or spray lacquer, and hang it by a ring through the tail.
The over-the-shoulder glance
Japanese illustrators have a name for this pose: furikaeri neko, the cat that looks back. Here the cat walks away from you at a three-quarter angle, head turned over its shoulder, a small ear notch visible, and its tail raised in a long, slightly bent line. Body, head and tail form one solid dark engraving. Only the four paws stay as bare wood, marked with a few short strokes for toes and fur, so the cat seems to wear white socks. It is a quiet, almost wistful image, which is why people choose it for remembrance pieces.
Solid fill, longer engrave
Most of the face is a single filled area, so this is a slower piece than a line drawing. Budget about 7 min 13 s if you run a 10 W diode; CO2 owners will wait around 2 min 32 s at 40 W or 1 min 44 s at 100 W (estimated, 3 mm plywood). A big fill shows banding if the line interval is too wide, so engrave a small square first and pick the setting that gives an even, deep brown. Cherry or walnut veneer turns very dark and makes the paws stand out. On black acrylic the idea flips: a light engrave gives a frosted grey cat.
Gift ideas around a beloved cat
- Memorial ornament: engrave the pet's name and years on the back and pack it in a small box with a card.
- Rescue and shelter fundraisers; a CO2 machine turns out a batch in an afternoon.
- Japanese-style home decor, next to lucky-cat figures and paper lanterns.
- A hanger for a car mirror, a bag zip or a window latch, hung from the tail tip.
Questions about this file
Can I engrave a name and dates on the back for a pet memorial?
Yes. Flip the piece after cutting, align it in a jig and engrave text on the plain back. The front is almost entirely engraved, so the back is the cleaner place for words.
How do I stop the large dark area looking striped?
Banding comes from scan line spacing and uneven material. Use a finer line interval, keep the plywood flat with pins or weights, and try a small square before the whole cat.
Why does it hang from the tail?
The tail is the highest point of the shape, so a hole there lets the cat hang naturally with the paws down. The tail is thick at full size, so the tab holds twine or a metal ring.
Will it look right on clear or coloured acrylic?
On clear or black acrylic the engraving shows as a frosted grey silhouette, which looks elegant. On opaque coloured acrylic you can paint the engraved body after the job for a two-tone effect.
How much material does each cat need?
Each piece takes a 90 × 114.8 mm area. Laid out in rows, 9 cats come from a 300 × 400 mm sheet and 18 from a 600 × 400 mm sheet.
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