VisualizationLace Snowflake SVG, Beaded Doily Snowflake Laser Engraving File, Winter Wedding Favor Ornament DXF
A lace-like snowflake ornament built from rows of small beads, teardrop petals and tiny hexagons, all as light line engraving on bare wood. The cut edge follows the beaded branches, so the outline is soft and bumpy. Finished size is 90 mm across by 108.9 mm tall (3.54 × 4.29 in), hung from a 4 mm hole on the top branch.
- Formats
- SVG, DXF
- Size
- 90 × 109 mm (3.54 × 4.29 in)
- Parts
- 1
- Hanging hole
- 4 mm
- Cut length
- 0.76 m
- Engraving area
- 4.1 cm²
- Material
- 3 mm plywood, MDF or acrylic
- Est. time, 10 W diode
- 3 min 13 s
- Est. time, 40 W CO2
- 1 min 17 s
- Est. time, 100 W CO2
- 41 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 DXF or SVG at full scale; the snowflake should be 90 mm wide and just under 109 mm tall including the hanging loop.
- 02Set the engraving as a line or light fill pass. The rings and teardrops are thin, so aim for a crisp brown line, not a deep groove.
- 03Before cutting, slow down a little on the outer path, because the beaded branch tips are full of tight curves.
- 04Check that the tips came out round, brush off any soot from the lines with a soft toothbrush, and hang it from the top branch.
Crochet lace in wood
This snowflake looks like something your grandmother made with a crochet hook. Six arms each split into a little fork, and every branch is a string of circles that shrink toward the tip, like beads on thread. Inside, long teardrops and ovals form a six-point flower, and small hexagons sit where the arms join the middle. None of it is filled: it is all thin engraved outlines on plain wood, which keeps the piece pale and delicate.
Why the cut takes longer than the engraving
The engraved area is tiny, but the outline is long, about 760 mm, because the cut hugs every bead on every branch. A 10 W diode spends an estimated 3 min 13 s on the piece, mostly cutting that curvy path, while a 40 W CO2 finishes in roughly 1 min 17 s. Keep the speed steady rather than pushing it, or the small curves at the branch tips can come out flattened. Birch plywood with a tight grain gives the cleanest bead edges.
Materials and finishing
Light woods suit it best, because the line engraving needs contrast to show. In white acrylic the outlines turn frosty, and a wipe of grey paint into the lines before peeling the mask makes them pop. Avoid heavy stain, which hides the fine rings.
Ideas for winter weddings and more
- Cut a batch as table favours for a December wedding and tie each one to a napkin.
- Write guest names on the back and use them as place cards.
- Sell to crochet and knitting fans who like the doily look on their tree.
- Hang three at different heights in a window for a quiet winter display.
Questions about this file
Are the beaded branch tips fragile?
Not in 3 mm plywood. Each bead is backed by a wooden margin of about 3 mm, so the tips are wider than they look. Thin acrylic under 3 mm is the only place to be careful.
Can I use these snowflakes as wedding place cards?
Yes. The back is plain, so you can write or engrave a guest name there, or use a fine marker on the centre between the petals.
Will the line engraving show on dark wood?
Barely. The pattern is thin outlines, so it needs a pale surface such as birch, maple or white acrylic to be seen.
Could I cut the dots out instead of engraving them?
It is not designed for that. Cutting every ring would leave dozens of tiny holes and weaken the branches, so keep them as engraving.
How quick is it compared with solid snowflakes?
It is fast to engrave and slower to cut. In 3 mm plywood, plan on 3 min 13 s at 10 W diode power; a 100 W CO2 is done in 41 s.
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