VisualizationButterfly Side View SVG, Resting Butterfly Laser Cut File DXF, Garden Ornament, Memorial Remembrance Gift
Instead of spread wings, this butterfly is seen from the side with its wings folded, as if it has just landed. Dark wing edges frame a pale patch with jagged, flame-like borders and a single vein. Only 53.4 mm tall and 90 mm wide (2.1 × 3.54 in), it hangs from a 4 mm hole at the upper wing tip.
- Formats
- SVG, DXF
- Size
- 90 × 53 mm (3.54 × 2.10 in)
- Parts
- 1
- Hanging hole
- 4 mm
- Cut length
- 0.27 m
- Engraving area
- 12.3 cm²
- Material
- 3 mm plywood, MDF or acrylic
- Est. time, 10 W diode
- 2 min 56 s
- Est. time, 40 W CO2
- 1 min 03 s
- Est. time, 100 W CO2
- 41 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
- 01Bring in the file at 90 × 53.4 mm; the wing tip with the hole sits at the upper right.
- 02Engrave the dark wing border and body, and reduce power a little if the flame-shaped spikes blur together.
- 03Cut the outline, then look at the small legs and antenna ends before running a sheet.
- 04Colour the light patch, seal, and hang from the wing tip or glue the butterfly to a stake.
Wings folded, just landed
Most butterfly files are symmetrical, wings open like a book. Here the insect rests in profile: the closed wings form a wide, low teardrop with a dark outer band, a pointed tip on the left and a big light patch across the middle whose upper edge breaks into flame-like spikes. One fine vein runs down through the patch, and the slim body lies along the bottom with tiny legs and antenna tips on the right. The result is quieter and more natural than the usual butterfly shape.
Spikes, vein and small legs
The flame edges of the light patch are many narrow points; slightly lower engrave power keeps them sharp. The legs and antenna tips are the only thin cut details. It is a compact, fast job: about 2 min 56 s per piece on a 10 W diode, while a CO2 tube cuts that to 1 min 3 s at 40 W and 41 s at 100 W (estimated, 3 mm plywood). It packs densely too, with 21 on a 300 × 400 mm sheet and 42 on 600 × 400 mm.
Gift and decor ideas
- Memorial and remembrance gifts; the butterfly is a common symbol for someone who has passed, so add a name on the back.
- Garden decor glued to a plant stake or a fence post.
- Spring wreaths and table scatter for weddings and baby showers.
- Butterfly house and nature reserve gift shops.
Questions about this file
Why is this butterfly shown from the side?
A resting butterfly folds its wings upright, so the side view is how you actually see one on a flower. It gives a less common, more natural shape than the spread-wing symbol.
Is it a good memorial gift?
Yes. Butterflies are widely used for remembrance. Engrave the name and dates on the back, or add a short line of text on a slightly larger version.
How does it sit when it hangs?
The hole is at the upper wing tip, so the butterfly tilts gently down to the left, as if settling on a branch.
What finish suits it?
Paint the light patch orange, blue or yellow and leave the edges dark, since many real butterflies have a darker wing border. A clear spray keeps the colours from fading.
Are the legs strong enough?
They are short and tucked close to the body, so they rarely break. If you scale the design down, check them on a test cut first.
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