VisualizationSketch Cat SVG, Loaf Cat Line Art Laser Engraving File DXF, Cat Mom Gift, Hand Drawn Kitty Ornament
A relaxed cat lying in the loaf pose, drawn in loose pencil-style strokes with long whiskers, a sideways glance and a striped tail wrapped round the front. Everything is thin line engraving on plain wood, so it engraves quickly. Finished, it covers 90 × 83.7 mm (3.54 × 3.29 in); a 4 mm hole sits above the left ear.
- Formats
- SVG, DXF
- Size
- 90 × 84 mm (3.54 × 3.29 in)
- Parts
- 1
- Hanging hole
- 4 mm
- Cut length
- 0.33 m
- Engraving area
- 4.6 cm²
- Material
- 3 mm plywood, MDF or acrylic
- Est. time, 10 W diode
- 1 min 53 s
- Est. time, 40 W CO2
- 43 s
- Est. time, 100 W CO2
- 25 s
- Per 300 × 400 mm sheet
- 12 pcs
- Per 600 × 400 mm sheet
- 24 pcs
- Layers
- CUT (red), ENGRAVE (black)
- License
- CC0 1.0: free for personal and commercial use
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How to make it
- 01Import the cat at 90 × 83.7 mm; the hanging loop sits above the left ear.
- 02Focus carefully and set the strokes to a light, fast engrave so the whiskers stay thin.
- 03Cut the outline; the ears are the only tips to check on the first piece.
- 04Leave the wood plain or add thin colour washes, then hang the cat with a fine cord.
Drawn like a quick pencil study
This cat looks as if someone sketched it on the sofa. It lies with its paws tucked under, the classic loaf, head turned to the left with ears up and one eye glancing sideways. Long whiskers fan out from the muzzle, short loose strokes suggest fluffy fur along the back and sides, and the tail curls along the front with a few stripes at the tip. There are no filled areas at all, which gives it a light, hand-drawn character that fits a cosy home.
Fine lines need focus
Thin lines are less forgiving than fills: if the laser is out of focus they turn soft and the sketch looks smudged. Check the focus height and use a fine, quick line or scan engrave. The upside is speed: estimated laser time in 3 mm plywood is just 1 min 53 s at 10 W on a diode, 43 s at 40 W and 25 s at 100 W on CO2 tubes. Pale woods such as maple or birch show the sketch best, while dark walnut swallows the lines.
For cat moms and cosy shops
- Cat mom and cat dad gifts with the cat's name on the back.
- Cosy home decor hung from a shelf, a reading lamp or a window catch.
- Thank-you tokens that pet sitters leave for their clients.
- Line-art fans who prefer a sketch to a cartoon, sold as plain wood pieces.
Questions about this file
Why does my sketch look blurry?
Fine strokes show focus errors immediately. Re-check the focus, clean the lens and try slightly lower power, because charred edges spread into neighbouring lines.
Which wood shows the sketch best?
Light, even-grained woods such as birch, maple or basswood. Dark woods hide thin lines, and strongly patterned veneers compete with the fur strokes.
Can I make it look like my own cat?
Brush paint washes over the sketch in ginger, grey or tabby tones, keeping them thin so the lines stay visible. Add the name on the back for a personal touch.
Does it work as an engraved picture without cutting?
Yes. Turn off the cut layer and engrave the sketch onto a board, a box lid or a coaster. The line art works on any flat surface.
How many cats can I get from a sheet?
With straightforward rows, 12 fit on 300 × 400 mm and 24 on 600 × 400 mm.
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