VisualizationPirate Skull SVG, Crossbones Laser Cut File DXF, Kids Pirate Party Favor, Treasure Hunt Prop Ornament
A friendly-looking pirate skull with big round eye holes, two nostril slits and a small crack on one temple, sitting on a pair of bones that cross in an X under the jaw. It is 90 × 112.1 mm (3.54 × 4.41 in), cut as one piece, and the 4 mm hole is centred on top so it hangs straight.
- Formats
- SVG, DXF
- Size
- 90 × 112 mm (3.54 × 4.41 in)
- Parts
- 1
- Hanging hole
- 4 mm
- Cut length
- 0.50 m
- Engraving area
- 39.2 cm²
- Material
- 3 mm plywood, MDF or acrylic
- Est. time, 10 W diode
- 8 min 13 s
- Est. time, 40 W CO2
- 2 min 53 s
- Est. time, 100 W CO2
- 1 min 58 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
- 01Import at 90 × 112.1 mm, with the loop at the top centre.
- 02Run a test patch of fill engrave to pick an even dark tone, then engrave the skull and bones.
- 03Cut the outline; the X of bones at the bottom has four ends to check for full separation.
- 04Wipe off soot, add names on the back if needed, and hang the skull with rope or twine.
The cartoon pirate flag
This skull is rounder and softer than a horror skull. The eye sockets are big ovals, the nose is two little slanted slits, a thin crack runs down the left temple, and the jaw ends in a wavy row of teeth instead of a grin. The bones cross below the chin, so the bottom of the outline forms a clear X with knobbly ends. Skull and bones are one solid dark fill, with bare wood only for the eyes, nose, crack and edge rim. It is the version you would find on a treasure chest in a children's book.
Getting a clean dark fill
With most of the face engraved, this file takes a while. The estimates for 3 mm plywood are 8 min 13 s on 10 W diode hardware, 2 min 53 s on a 40 W CO2 machine and 1 min 58 s once you reach 100 W. Run a small test patch to find a dark, even brown that is not charred, then wipe off the soot with a damp cloth before finishing. The crossed bones narrow where they meet the skull, but they are still wide enough for plywood at full size.
Pirate party ideas
- Party favours and treasure-hunt tokens for kids' pirate birthdays, with each child's name on the back.
- Treasure chest and pirate ship decor for themed bedrooms.
- Costume props hanging from a belt, hat or toy sword.
- Sailing club or harbour bar decor, sold with a short rope loop.
Questions about this file
Can I put a child's name on each skull for a party?
Yes. Engrave names on the back in a second job, or write them on the bones with a white paint pen. The bones are wide enough for short names at full size.
How do I make a set of party favours quickly?
Nest the skulls tightly: 9 share a 300 × 400 mm board and 18 a 600 × 400 mm one. Engrave the whole sheet in one run, then cut, so you only focus once.
Is the crack on the temple a flaw in the file?
No, it is part of the drawing and gives the skull a weathered, old-flag look. If you prefer a clean skull, delete that small shape from the engrave layer.
Will it look good painted?
Paint the engraved area black and the rim white for a classic flag look, or use gold paint in the eyes for a treasure theme.
Does it hang straight?
Yes. The hole is centred on top of the skull, so the X of the bones sits level at the bottom.
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