VisualizationFish Ornament SVG, Vintage Engraved Carp Laser Cut File DXF, Fisherman Gift Tag, Lake House Decor
A deep-bodied carp drawn like a nineteenth-century book engraving, with a fine crosshatch net for scales, striped fins and a bold curved gill. It is a small, low piece of 90 × 50.8 mm (3.54 × 2 in) that hangs level from a 4 mm hole above the middle of its back.
- Formats
- SVG, DXF
- Size
- 90 × 51 mm (3.54 × 2.00 in)
- Parts
- 1
- Hanging hole
- 4 mm
- Cut length
- 0.29 m
- Engraving area
- 4.4 cm²
- Material
- 3 mm plywood, MDF or acrylic
- Est. time, 10 W diode
- 1 min 43 s
- Est. time, 40 W CO2
- 39 s
- Est. time, 100 W CO2
- 23 s
- Per 300 × 400 mm sheet
- 21 pcs
- Per 600 × 400 mm sheet
- 42 pcs
- Layers
- CUT (red), ENGRAVE (black)
- License
- CC0 1.0: free for personal and commercial use
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How to make it
- 01Open the file and check the fish is 90 mm long and 50.8 mm tall, with the loop centred above the back.
- 02Choose a light, fast engrave for the crosshatch and fin strokes so the fine lines stay separate.
- 03Cut the outline at your usual plywood setting; the shape is smooth, so one trial piece is usually enough.
- 04Sand the face very lightly, add a clear coat, and tie on a thin cord or a split ring for a keychain.
Old print look in plywood
The fish swims to the right with a rounded back, a forked tail and a short pointed snout. Its whole side is covered in a diagonal crosshatch that reads as scales from a distance, while the dorsal, belly and tail fins are filled with long parallel strokes. The head is calmer: a thick, curved gill plate in dark engraving and a small round eye. Because the drawing is made of lines rather than fills, the fish keeps a pale, antique-print look on light wood.
Keeping the crosshatch crisp
The scale net is the detail that can go wrong. Lines that run too hot merge into a muddy patch, so use a lighter engrave than you would for a solid area and try it on scrap. Speed is on your side here: a diode of 10 W should finish one fish in about 1 min 43 s, a 40 W CO2 in 39 s and a 100 W CO2 in 23 s, estimated for 3 mm plywood. The outline is simple, with no thin parts, and 21 fish fit on a 300 × 400 mm sheet (42 on 600 × 400 mm), which makes it an economical bulk item.
Selling to anglers and lake people
- Fishing gift tags: tie one to a bottle or a tackle-box present with the angler's name on the back.
- Lake house and cabin decor, strung several in a row as a garland.
- Place cards for a fishing-themed wedding or party.
- Koi and Pisces gifts, painted orange and white.
Questions about this file
Can I write a name on the fish?
The side of the fish is covered in engraving, so the best place for a name is the back. For a place card, scale the file up a little and engrave the name on the reverse, or use a white paint pen on the fins.
Why does my crosshatch look burnt and blurry?
The scale lines sit very close together, so heat spreads between them. Lower the power or raise the speed, make sure the lens is focused, and use air assist to clear smoke.
Is it big enough for a tree?
It is 90 mm long and only 50.8 mm tall, so it looks like a small fish swimming among other ornaments. It is also a handy size for a keyring or a gift tag.
Does it hang straight?
Yes. The hole is centred above the back, so the fish hangs horizontally, as if swimming.
Can I paint it as a koi?
Yes. Brush thin washes of orange and red over the scales after engraving; the dark lines stay visible through translucent paint and give a hand-coloured print effect.
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