README – Laser Cutting / Cricut (SVG/DXF)

Project: Spider Web with Hanging Spider

Website: weekendwoodcrafter.com

Copyright © Weekend Woodcrafter. All rights reserved.
These files are for personal use only. Please do not resell, share, or redistribute the files.


Files included:
	Laser/spider-web-with-spider.svg (bold spider)
	Laser/spider-web-with-spider-thin.svg (thin spider)
	Laser/spider-web-with-spider.dxf
	Laser/spider-web-with-spider-thin.dxf


Steps for Laser Users:

1. Open your laser software (XCS, LightBurn, Glowforge, etc.).

2. Import the SVG or DXF file. The file should load at the correct size automatically. If not, set the size manually to:
	
	Standard spider: Height = 10 in (254 mm), Width = 7.491 in (190.23 mm)
	Thin spider: Height = 10 in (254 mm), Width = 7.489 in (190.28 mm)

3. Arrange the design on your work area. Place the web near the top of your material so the spider hangs downward.

4. Set laser settings for your material. Example: for 1/8" (3 mm) plywood, use your normal "cut through" power and speed.

5. Preview the job to confirm all cut paths look correct.

6. Cut the design. Hang the web so the spider dangles on a wall, door, or window frame.

TIP: For an extra Halloween effect, paint the finished piece black and decorate it with artificial cobwebs, glow-in-the-dark paint, or small decorations to make it stand out on the wall.


Notes:
- The standard spider version will have a thicker spider and look more pronounced on the wall.
- The thin spider version has a more delicate look.
- Test on scrap material if you are unsure of cut settings.


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Extra Tips for Cricut Users:

1. Import the SVG file into Cricut Design Space.

2. Design Space may import the file at the wrong size. If it does, resize manually to:
	
	Standard spider: Height = 10 in (254 mm), Width = 7.491 in (190.23 mm)
	Thin spider: Height = 10 in (254 mm), Width = 7.489 in (190.28 mm)

3. Use cardstock, stencil material, or light chipboard for best results.

4. Attach the design to your mat and select the proper cut setting for the chosen material.

5. Once cut, you can tape the cardstock spider web to a wall, window, or door for decoration.

6. To make it look more Halloween-themed, paint or layer the cardstock in black, purple, or orange, and add glow-in-the-dark accents.


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Above all, have fun with this spider web and spider, get a little spooky, and enjoy a Halloween full of creativity and creepy crawly charm!
