Acrylic Magnetic Stickers

Prepare the acrylic sheets required for your design and place them flat on the laser bed. A clean, stable surface helps maintain consistent focus and supports accurate engraving and cutting.

Check that the acrylic is suitable for laser processing and remove any protective film only as recommended for your material and machine. Keep the sheets stable and flat so they do not shift during the job.

Open the project file in LightBurn and adjust the design to match your acrylic sheets. Check the size and position of each shape before processing.

Review the engraving and cutting layers to confirm that the image or decorative details will be engraved and the outer contours will be cut. Make sure the design fits within the material boundaries.

Correct focus helps produce clear engraving details and clean cutting edges. Use the focusing method specified for your Thunder Bolt machine. If you are focusing manually, follow the machine's instructions to position the laser head at the correct distance from the acrylic surface.

Set up the engraving and cutting parameters in LightBurn. The settings listed in the project overview are the starting values used for this project. Actual results can vary with acrylic type, color, thickness, and machine condition, so test on a scrap piece before processing your final design.

Use the Frame function to check the processing area before starting the job. Confirm that the frame aligns with the acrylic sheet and that the design stays within the material boundaries.

Once the position and settings are confirmed, start the laser job. Keep the machine under continuous supervision while it is running. Make sure the ventilation and air assist remain operational, and stop the job if you notice unexpected flames or abnormal smoke.

After the job is complete and the pieces have cooled, carefully remove the acrylic parts from the laser bed. Check the edges and remove any loose residue using a method suitable for your acrylic.

Align and glue the corresponding acrylic pieces together according to your design. Attach the magnetic tiles to the back with a suitable adhesive, following the adhesive manufacturer's instructions. Allow the glue to set before placing the finished acrylic refrigerator magnets on your fridge.