Make Money With Your Laser, Laser cut lanterns (full tutorial)

In this video I will walk you through how to make a very profitable product from start to finish. It was one of the first things I made when i started my laser engraving journey, once I found that boxes are very simple to make with a laser.
I want to make a few things very clear. This video is for educational purposes only, YOU MUST do your own research when it comes to using any software, or using any content that you plan to make money from, I WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE. Terms and conditions are always changing in respect to the legalities to what is usable so make sure to always check before doing anything.
These lanterns or T Lights are really fun to make and the possibilities are endless when it comes to designing the artistic panels.
I hope you enjoy this video and have fun making your very own.

[@jondotterer4770]

Great video and inspiration for more projects!

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

Thank you

[@netltube]

great vid, good explanations and you speak at a good speed to understand. I learned a few things from this one! Thanks

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Venomous662]

I would love to see more on how to create hexagons and different shapes.❤

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

Thank you for your comment. I will do my best to get a video out on that in the near future.

[@RBallarddesigns]

Good info and project. We will be talking about it on my show tonight.

[@np8274]

Precioso tu trabajo, un video estupendo!!! Muchas gracias 😊😊

[@SCOTTNGA]

Thank you for taking the time to show us your method.

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

My pleasure!

[@HariniPada]

Can't wait to try making these lanterns! 💡✨Practice makes perfect!

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

They are great projects. I hope you have fun making them.

[@Cornelis-ch7lr]

Thank you. A beautiful project and fun to make. I think I will make someone very happy with such a beautiful lantern. Thank you for sharing.

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

You're more than welcome.

[@Sbregher]

Awesome video, and great tips too! Thanks much!

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brucecraighead8528]

Thank you for making this video , something I would like to see more off , houses maybe .

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

That is a request I have never had before and has me very intrigued. I will have to take a look in to it.

[@lynn6799]

I need to practice more with lanterns. I'll admit I've only made one so far, but i need to figure out how best to set up my settings to cut them. I had quite a few spots that had too much burn on thinner sections. I need to figure a way around that on my diode laser before I can confidently start selling them. I was still able to assemble it and you can't tell once its painted, but still. I want to make sure its as nice as possible in the results without paint. Practice, practice, practice.

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

Indeed, practice makes perfect. I want to get a video out soon about a site called O2creativr.co.nz It's a fantastic website that produces a multitude of different tests. This site may be of help to you . I wish you all the best with your future laser projects.

[@shirleyjaco8957]

Thank you for this video. I would love to see more on how to create hexagons and different shapes.

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

I will do my best to work on that in the near future for you.

[@csseay6986]

I, too, would love to see more on the hexagon and different shapes

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

The hexagonal video has already been uploaded. Hope you enjoy it.

[@DailyBitesofWisdom]

Thank you for this!

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

My pleasure!

[@tonyyong]

Thank you for sharing your video, I'm interested in making a solid wood watch case, I have already ordered african mahogany T6mm and T8mm, and black cherry T6mm. Will be using an Xtool S1 10W laser. Hope to complete it by end Apr 2024.

[@Puyax01]

Nice, thank you. I'm definitely interested to see the door

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

You're more than welcome. I show how to incorporate a door in the hexagonal lantern video. I hope that helps.

[@mirnaacciot-shirts7022]

I would love to see a tutorial on how to make the hexagon box 🙏 and thank you.

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

You got it!

[@olafb.2929]

How to make doors would be interesting.

[@lebanon083i7]

Thank for the video and the information. I have one question: I didn't notice burn marks on the wood. How do you go about that?

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

There were no burn marks on the outer edges of the boxes as they are made from solid wood. One of the reasons I love to use solid wood is that once sanded it leaves the natural wood behind. There is however burnt edges on the inside of the graphics and patterns.

[@johngibson540]

Would also love to see the other shapes. Also there is a box function in easel - have you ever used this?

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

In all honesty, in all my years of design work I have never used easel. When I get time I'll have to take a look. Have you used easel alot?

[@alexcavalcanticosta1585]

Hi how are you!! I'm considering buying a diode laser cutting machine. However, I realized that caution is needed when dealing with MDF. Furthermore, I am wondering whether this precaution should be extended to other materials, especially since, regarding MDF, which is not widely discussed in Brazil, I had to seek information abroad. Although it is a topic that is rarely covered, I was concerned to discover that there is evidence that MDF may be linked to cancer, due to the gases that are produced during the laser cutting process. Unfortunately, I was unable to find information about the gases emitted when burning other materials, such as cardboard. Would you have any knowledge or information about this? Furthermore, I would like to know if there is some kind of exhaust cabin for this equipment, which is capable of filtering and cleaning these gases before they are released into the environment. Look at the answer I already had about this (if you're scared, just don't do it because everything in life causes some kind of harm to your health). Thank you in advance for your help and guidance. thanks ola tudo bem !!estou considerando comprar uma máquina de corte a laser de diodo. No entanto, percebi que é necessário ter cautela ao lidar com o MDF. Além disso, estou pensando se essa precaução deve ser estendida a outros materiais, especialmente porque, sobre o MDF, que não é amplamente discutido no Brasil, precisei buscar informações no exterior. Embora seja um tema pouco abordado, fiquei preocupado ao descobrir que há indícios de que o MDF pode estar relacionado ao câncer, devido aos gases que são produzidos durante o processo de corte a laser. Infelizmente, não consegui encontrar informações sobre os gases emitidos durante a queima de outros materiais, como exemplo também o papelão. Você teria algum conhecimento ou informação sobre isso? Além disso, gostaria de saber se existe alguma espécie de cabine de exaustão para este equipamento, que seja capaz de filtrar e limpar esses gases antes de serem liberados no ambiente. olha a resposta ja tive sobre isso (que se você esta com medo é so não fazer porque tudo na vida faz algum tipo de mal para a saúde). Agradeço desde já pela sua ajuda e orientação. obrigado

[@guybartlett9587]

Subbed

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

Thank you

[@adambarbian9671]

So I must’ve missed it but why does ur box have fewer fingers. Following ur settings I ended up with about 12 on each side and I’m not able to find anything in the settings to adjust that.

[@mtz3843]

that was a great vid, im learning, question, what size wood did you use, thickness?

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

I buy my timber in slabs. In this instance, I milled my lumber down to 6mm thick. Then cut my blanks to suit my projects.

[@benjaminpastrana9662]

😍🙌

[@GrandNagusEli]

Wouls love to see one with a door

[@neilphillips3193]

Quick question- how long did the small box take to cut on the Artur 10W? Mine would take 3 hours at that thickness, which isn’t efficient enough (for me). I do have an 80w CO2 coming which will drop that considerably. Thanks for the tutorial, great work, good tips.

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

After I have finished this next video, I will take a look for you. 80w co2 is a fantastic upgrade. I bet you're looking forward to it turning up.

[@nphillips2012]

@@MadeBetterWithKnowledgeyeah, can’t wait. Doing a bunch of upgrades straight off the bat, and having to completely reorganize half my 250sqft shop to make it fit. Worth it though!

[@zaferkonakli6050]

Which laser engraver do you suggest for a starter?

[@chrisoliver3851]

Yes please do videos more on lanterns .. sell files?

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

I will absolutely do more videos on lanterns. I will probably focus more on other shapes but will definitely look into doing more in the future. I am currently trying to sort out a shop to sell all my files, but there have been numerous hurdles I have struggled to get over. Hopefully, all the issues will have been worked out by the end of May.

[@trokt2]

I love the deer and tree, because it has no charring. Doesn't look laser cut, which is big imo.

[@dusticdustmakerdesigns]

How would you ship them exactly? That is cost effective

[@31zammo]

cant get the weld to work . following steps but not joining. still to separate lines

[@pelemariusv]

What glue have you used?

[@markm49]

Can I ask where you are buying your timber - really struggling to find hardwoods at that thickness near me.

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

If you are in the uk as I am. I use a timber supplier called clarkes of Walsham. It is a local building supplier. I will do some research on suppliers that can deliver so all my viewers can potentially use, and i will try to get that information in an upcoming video.

[@hcen06]

What is the name of the machine? Can it be trusted to produce a large quantity without sustaining damage? . thank you 👍

[@fcolon1976]

What laser cutter are you using?

[@Uncle_Red.87]

Can I do this with a 10 watt?

[@Noname-yu8qw]

there is one problem with this design, if you put in the candle with the alluminium can around you can burn everything

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

Yes, absolutely. If anyone is making anything out of wood, I would recommend using common sense and never introduce a flame of any kind to something that is potentially flamable. Fortunately, there are led lit flame like candles that can substitute a normal t light or wax candle

[@NecromanceR62]

Can these hold a regular candle inside?

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

I would not recommend using anything other than led lights. There will always be a fire risk when working with wood

[@reddsmorris7053]

I think I missed the part that said your laser percentage and speed.

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

The laser power and speed will depend on your own cut settings for the material and laser you are using.

[@anteas701]

what laser cutter you have?

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

I have an ortur laser master 2 Pro diode laser, and an omtech 130w co2 laser. This video was made using the ortur.

[@rogerramjet69]

Would be nice if you linked the sites :/

[@MadeBetterWithKnowledge]

I will keep that in mind for my future videos.

[@Tyvokspiderlaser]

Since I didn’t see your email, would you be interested in testing our machine?

[@davidv5084]

A ver ,yo quiero

[@TheWhisleblower]

Its Aitch not Haitch🥵

[@Rawz33]

Eitch**

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

😂 I was confused by that.

[@guybartlett9587]

Who cares?

[@fritzstudios8571]

Can you link your machines?