[Full Tutorial Video ](2023 Gatton CNC Christmas Challenge https://youtu.be/Pu0gCng4d_g)
Linked above is the tutorial video for this 3 stage epoxy light up Christmas tree I designed and build for my mom. This was also a submission to a different holiday contest I found for cnc users. Wish I knew about carbides before! Just found this post today haha
The file was made from canva then edited in carbide create. I designed and carved the back to fit the lights custom.
First step was to Carve and pour epoxy 3 times on the front side before surfacing. Then flip it over and pocket out the areas for lights and custom fired back cover. Tons of time in carbide create making all the vectors and toolpaths.
No major mistakes, but I don’t like how dim the lights are or how they are fitted. I would get stronger lights for sure next time.