Resources
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Examples Of Laser Engraving Laminate Sheets
Find out how you can make use of Kitronik's range of Laser Engraving Laminate Sheets. The material is made of a solid base material covered with a thin laminate that can be removed using laser etching. There are a range of colours allowing you to make a sign for every occasion!
![How To Make A Sustainable Lampshade With Cork](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/3mm-laser-cork-600mm-x-400mm-sheet-8-finished_{width}x.jpg?v=1588002087)
How To Make A Sustainable Lampshade With Cork
In this resource, we show you how to make a cool Scandinavian style lampshade using our sustainable 3mm laser cork. One of the great things about making things out of our laser cork is that it's flexible, this means all the parts stay together with a friction fit. So, no glue, no screws, just cork!
![Laser cut Glitter Acrylic Christmas Decorations](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/laser-cut-glitter-acrylic-sheet-christmas-decorations-bauble-tree-1000_{width}x.jpg?v=1588002058)
Laser cut Glitter Acrylic Christmas Decorations
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...' well it is in Kitronik HQ now that we've made these awesome decorations using our newly stocked Glitter Acrylic! You're all thinking 'Glitter, what a nightmare, it'd go everywhere!' Well, you can rest at ease as the glitter effect is inside the material, so there's no mess, just cool decorations!
![Laser Cut Glittered Acrylic ZIP Tile Halloween Pumpkin featured image](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/zip-tile-microbit-laser-cut-glitter-acrylic-final_{width}x.jpg?v=1588077137)
Laser Cut Glittered Acrylic ZIP Tile Halloween Pumpkin
Quickly turn your ZIP Tile for microbit into a stylish digital Halloween Pumpkin with this simple laser cut design. Use our designs to make one straight away or use them as a starting point for your own design!
![Stylish and Simple Clock Designs for Your Laser Cutter](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/4mm-black-walnut-clock-face-final-hereo_{width}x.jpg?v=1588002048)
Stylish and Simple Clock Designs for Your Laser Cutter
The cover of the Kitronik's Summer 2019 flyer shows this stylish simple clock design. This is an excellent product to combine a number of natural and man-made materials in an easy and satisfying project. Free DXF files included.
![Make A Sturdy Laser Cut Stand For STOP:bit Or LAMP:bit](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/stop-bit-microbit-stand-laser-cut-desktop-main_{width}x.jpg?v=1588000878)
Make A Sturdy Laser Cut Stand For STOP:bit Or LAMP:bit
In this quick and simple resource, we share a Laser Cut stand for STOP:bit and/or LAMP:bit. The stand will make them more sturdy when being deployed in the classroom or in a project. They are super easy to make and work well!
![Laser Cut Clip Together Mono Amplifier Case](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/Easter-Cover-e1556272447172_{width}x.jpg?v=1588002015)
Laser Cut Clip Together Mono Amplifier Case
The cover of our Easter 2019 D&T Update features this nifty clip together acrylic case. This is a super easy project, showcasing design, materials, and a small amount of soldering.The design files for the project are available, so you can quickly cut one for yourself.
![Offcut Art From Your Laser Cutter](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/laser-offcut-art-mounted-offcuts-870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588002013)
Offcut Art From Your Laser Cutter
Anyone who’s used a laser cutter knows the satisfying moment where all of the parts fall out of the sheet. But the sheet itself sometimes leaves a fantastic pattern that seems a shame to throw away. Display a piece of your favourite projects and save waste material with this easy bonus project!
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On The Move With microbit Case & Accessories Options
Break free from the shackles of your workspace with our range of microbit Case & Accessories Options. If you need to cut the cord from your laptop and go mobile there are plenty of options currently available. This guide is to help you explore the possibilities and find a solution that is right for your project.
![Back to the (Walnut Veneer) Drawing Board](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/Veneer-MDF-Drawing-Board-Full-Setup-1000_{width}x.jpg?v=1588075819)
Back to the (Walnut Veneer) Drawing Board
To show off our newest range of veneered MDF materials, we’ve created this adjustable laser cut drawing board. We love all your designs submitted to our gallery, but great ideas have to start somewhere.
![ZIP Tile For microbit Bike Light By Isaac Gosrani](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/Zip-TIle-bike-light-Bike-stem-870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588001999)
ZIP Tile For microbit Bike Light By Isaac Gosrani
Isaac shows you how he designed and made a ZIP Tile for microbit bike light. The light features adjustable brightness and works as a brake light using the microbit's accelerometer. It is constructed from laser cut Perspex. As always, you can download Isaac's DXF file and take it straight to the laser cutter.
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Kitronik Spooky Halloween 2018 Project Ideas
With Halloween 2018 creeping up on us, we’ve made some spooky resources to give your decorations a techy twist! It’s a great time of year to test out some ideas and to dust off your making skills.
![5V Mini LED Lamp Module Laser Cut USB Desk Lamp](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/35137-5v-mini-led-lamp-module-desk-lamp-resource-assembled-870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588001976)
5V Mini LED Lamp Module Laser Cut USB Desk Lamp
Banish those winter blues with a Desk Lamp fashioned from our 5V Mini LED Lamp Module. The image below shows the two lamp designs developed by Matt Moeser to accompany this product. Additionally, one design needed to be laser-cut and the other 3D printed.
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How To Make A Laser Cut Map
We wanted some new artwork for the office walls when we move to our new premises next month and last weekend I had spent the day with family at Highfields Park boating lake.
I decided this would make an interesting piece for a laser cut map as the contrast between the water and land is easy to show. The same technique could be used for any area with both water and land in it.
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Basic Laser Cutting Guide - Laser Cut Animals
This is a basic laser cutting guide for laser cut animals showing you how to turn images into DXF laser files ready for your cutter. In addition, we used Inkscape to sketch out a little stand so that once cut we could show off our laser cut animals in the best possible light! Learn how!
![Basic Laser Cutting Guide - Make A Perspex Box](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/create-custom-lighting-rig-for-3d-prints-completed-870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588001943)
Basic Laser Cutting Guide - Make A Perspex Box
This step by step guide shows you how you might design and make a simple perspex box. We have used free design tools for this guide but we will also highlight an alternative method, using different software and browser-based tools.
![microbit ZIP Halo Christmas Baubles](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/zip-halo-microbit-bauble-12-makes-of-christmas-main-1000_{width}x.jpg?v=1588001140)
microbit ZIP Halo Christmas Baubles
For day seven of our 12 Makes of Christmas we've turned a ZIP Halo for BBC microbit into a fetching Christmas Bauble that would make a great addition to your Christmas tree!
![Cut Out Winter Cabin](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/christmashouse_{width}x.gif?v=1588001920)
Cut Out Winter Cabin
For day six of our 12 Makes of Christmas we made a cut-out winter cabin, which we lit with a ZIP Halo for BBC microbit. Follow our step by step guide and build your own.
![Rudolph The LED Nosed Reindeer](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/rudolf-the-red-nosed-reindeer-12-makes-of-christmas-main-1000_{width}x.jpg?v=1588001917)
Rudolph The LED Nosed Reindeer
For day six of our 12 Makes of Christmas we made Rudolf the LED nosed Reindeer. Follow our step by step guide and build your own out of laser cut parts.
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Day 4 - Copper Tape LED Christmas Tree
We return to the Christmas tree theme with another fun festive making activity, learn how to make our laser cut LED Christmas tree with copper tape circuit for day four of our 12 Makes of Christmas.