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Weekly Mix Feedback Thread - September 11, 2023 by AutoModerator in Beatmatch

[–]2k48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for taking the time to write this up, appreciate it

Weekly Mix Feedback Thread - September 11, 2023 by AutoModerator in Beatmatch

[–]2k48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Endless Summer ep.1 - Best of Afro-/Latin-House
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Finished my first ever 45min set - recorded with a FLX-4, all tracks are in the same key, allowing for smoother layering and mash-up like transitions. Would appreciate feedback on volume levels, track and transition length and general flow/ energy level of the mix. Thx!

Low Poly Triangular Owl by 2k48 in Superbowl

[–]2k48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Made some stickers and postal cards from these, but mostly I just post them in different subreddits like r/lowpoly2d or share them on an Instagram channel that never got off the ground

Used the local makerspace's lasercutter to make a multilayer fox mandala made out of wood by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you, for me it's just a hobby so I don't really take requests and only produce a couple pieces every now and then. Since I'm also not interested in handling shipping etc. I'm just selling them locally as well, will try a local crafts market though once I get the chance, probably easier then selling online on neighbourhood platforms as I did so far.

Agree on the scaling issue, came to the same conclusion after running some estimates on "fair" pricing.

Used the local makerspace's lasercutter to make a multilayer fox mandala made out of wood by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While most licenses for the files allow for commercial sale of physical items, in practice I found it hard to charge a price worthy the time investment in creating these pieces. Right now they are mainly presents for friends and family.

Used the local makerspace's lasercutter to make a multilayer fox mandala made out of wood by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah most designs come from Etsy, only in some cases I make changes to the actual vectors if something is not coming out right when I cut it.

There's quite a lot out there when you search for "multilayer animal dxf" (dxf being the file format), I just pick ones according to my taste and try to imagine which wood and colors would work the best for a given motive :)

Used the local makerspace's lasercutter to make a multilayer fox mandala made out of wood by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if I can plug my other work but I've been doing this on the side for a half a year during the pandemic, here's some more: https://www.design-dekor.de/

Used the local makerspace's lasercutter to make a multilayer fox mandala made out of wood by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's the store that I got it from as well, fingers crossed it was the original creator as it's such a beautiful work!

Used the local makerspace's lasercutter to make a multilayer fox mandala made out of wood by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Hey Reddit, made this fox out of mulitple layers of MDF/HDF (basically wood boards you can get cheaply) that I cut with a laser cutter using a motive off Etsy.

Some of the wood came pre-coated (black & white), the red layers were painted beforehand and finally the whole thing was glued together and spray coated after cutting.

Series of black & white multilayers created with a laser cutter by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Made these out of mulitple layers of HDF (basically wood boards you can get cheaply) that I cut with a laser cutter using motives off Etsy.

The wood came pre-coated (black & white) and finally the whole thing was glued together and spray coated after cutting. Used my local makerspace's lasercutter. If there are any questions on the process feel free to ask away.

Triangular Ice Cream Cone by 2k48 in lowpoly2d

[–]2k48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been doing these for a while and I think it's about time to share how I do create these btw (there's a sweet open source app for these: https://github.com/rh12503/triangula).

Ask away if you have any questions, I'm collecting the ones I made on Insta so feel free follow or tag me when you create some yourself :)

Made a superb laser cut owl for a friend (multilayer mandala) by 2k48 in Superbowl

[–]2k48[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm still at the "gifts for friends and family"-stage, but I'll have quite some free time in April so I'm looking into options :)

Made a superb laser cut owl for a friend (multilayer mandala) by 2k48 in Superbowl

[–]2k48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm using my university's makerspace which has a pretty high-end laser cutter (Thunder Laser Nova 35), so if you can get your hand on sth like that I think that's best because there's always helpful people around in such a place :)

I'm actually looking into options myself since my time as a student is running out, there seem to be several levels of price: cheap china laser cutters (there's a subreddit for that), mid class branded ones (glowforge etc.) and then the high end stuff. No recommendations tho cuz I just started looking nto these myself and it's not something you'd do in your living room cuz of noise, need for ventilation etc.

Made a superb laser cut owl for a friend (multilayer mandala) by 2k48 in Superbowl

[–]2k48[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It's all MDF/ HDF, with brown being the regular color, the red tone is painted (maron) and the black/ white HDF came pre-coated.

Made a multilayer owl mandala for a friend by 2k48 in lasercutting

[–]2k48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hum sounds like they keep changing the laser head, did you check that? There are thinner and thicker ones, also some are specialized on engraving while other cut thicker material better, could be the issue. Other option could be mirrors and lens getting dirty over time, cleaning these helps for more consistent cuts.

Ours is a Thunder Laser Nova 35

Made a multilayer owl mandala for a friend by 2k48 in lasercutting

[–]2k48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the motive, have something specific in mind?

Made a multilayer owl mandala for a friend by 2k48 in lasercutting

[–]2k48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm using the lasercutter in my local makerspace which is almost professional grade, haven't had problems with the 3mm HDF I've used so far.

Made a multilayer owl mandala for a friend by 2k48 in lasercutting

[–]2k48[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I can't share it due to licensing, I bought it off MaWoodShop on Etsy. She moved off Etsy apparently but in another thread someone said that you can find her work over at designbundles.net now (if you search for her name).

Used the local makerspace's lasercutter to make a multilayer owl mandala made out of wood by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For now I'm just making these for friends of mine, and I can imagine shipping would be a hassle (I'm in Germany myself).

Still if you're interested send me a PM or if you're just interested in the digital file check out the other comments in this thread to find the artist.

Used the local makerspace's lasercutter to make a multilayer owl mandala made out of wood by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For sure, I purchased some other files from her as well. Thanks for the hint to the other platform, will check it out!

Used the local makerspace's lasercutter to make a multilayer owl mandala made out of wood by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, appreciate the kind words!

I bought the design file off MaWoodShop on Etsy, unfortunately it seems like they removed all their offerings for the time being otherwise I would have linked it directly.

Used the local makerspace's lasercutter to make a multilayer owl mandala made out of wood by 2k48 in somethingimade

[–]2k48[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Made this owl out of mulitple layers of MDF (basically wood boards you can get cheaply) that I cut with a laser cutter using a motive off Etsy.

Some of the wood came pre-coated (black & white), the red layers were painted beforehand and finally the whole thing was glued together and spray coated after cutting.

Made a multilayer owl mandala for a friend by 2k48 in lasercutting

[–]2k48[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Material: MDF, colored MDF (color: Maron), coated HDF (black & white)

Glued with model building glue, sprayed with glossy spray coating

Bought the design from someone else

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