DIY Fall Leaf Plate Chargers
Fall is a beautiful time of year, and I made some wood leaf plate chargers for my fall table with my xTool M1 laser cutting machine.
Have you ever wished you owned a laser cutter? These plate chargers are easy to cut from wood and add a touch of fall to your tablescape. I love that all I had to do was find the pattern online and import it to the xTool M1 laser cutter design program – the laser cutter did the rest!
Fall Leaf Plate Chargers
Oh my gosh, I love my Laser Cutter!
I own an xTool M1 laser cutting machine, and I love that I can now get creative with my newest crafting toy!
Here is the blog post I wrote introducing the machine. On my first day, I made some fun items.
I have learned so much, and these cut wood plate chargers have been a game-changer!
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How the xTool M1 Works
The xTool M1 is a laser cutting and engraving machine that uses a high-powered laser to cut through wood, acrylic, and leather. The laser is controlled by software that allows you to create custom designs.
How to Make the Leaf Plate Charger
To use the xTool M1, you first need to create a design in the software. You can find leaf patterns online, or you can create your own. Once you have your design, upload it to the xTool M1 software.
The next step is to select the materials you want to cut. For this project, you will need 1/8″ maple plywood. The xTool M1 can cut through various materials, but it’s essential to check the specifications to ensure the material is compatible with the machine.
Once you select your materials, you must set the cutting parameters. This includes the power, speed, and focus of the laser. The specific settings you need will depend on the material you are cutting, and you can find all of this in the software program.
Once the cutting parameters are set, you can start the cutting process. The laser will cut through the material according to your design.
I must admit it is addictive to watch the laser while it is cutting. The laser has a protective orange top, so these photos are all tinted.
Once the xTool M1 laser is done cutting, it is time to open up the machine and see what you have made!
Here is my leaf plate charger, which is in three stages. All I did was lift out the pieces to see my finished project!
Once you have cut out the leaf, leave it as is or stain or paint it to your desired color.
Of course, I decided to use the natural wood color. I love it!
How to Remove the Burn Residue
I have a great tip to share with you.
Sometimes, “burn residue” is left on wood after you cut it with a laser cutter. Rubbing alcohol is an easy way to remove it. Just soak some alcohol in a cloth and rub away the residue. It should remove most of it.
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Setting the Table with the Leaf Plate Charger
To set a table similar to what I created here, you will need the following items:
- Placemats (I made the placemats in the photo.)
- Copper chargers
- The leaf plate charger, as seen in this DIY
- Fall decor, such as faux flowers, leaves, pumpkins, and acorns
Here, you can see the finished table for two!
Making fall leaf plate chargers with the xTool M1 laser cutting machine is a fun and easy way to add a touch of autumn to your tablescape. With some creativity, you can create unique and beautiful chargers that will impress your guests.
I hope this blog post has inspired you to make your fall leaf plate chargers. With the xTool M1 laser cutting machine, it’s easy to create beautiful and unique chargers that will last for years to come.
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That is the neatest tool Leslie! I need to look into getting one. I love how you created your own maple leaf plate chargers, such a great idea!
It is the best! And such a game changer for crafting, I love it! ☺️
such a cool tool to have!
It’s the absolute best! ☺️
Such a beautiful idea, Leslie!
XOX
Thanks so very much Jennifer! ☺️🍁
Wow these are beautiful! I’m thinking about one for our family now, thank you for a great post 🙂 Hugs-Tanya
It is such an amazing tool to have, I highly recommend! ☺️🙌🏻