Laser Cutting Butterfly Candy Box

Introduction

Let’s make a set of laser cutting butterfly candy boxes that are as charming as they are useful! These delicate, lacy designs are perfect for adding elegance to party favors, gift packaging, or festive table settings.

Great for weddings, baby showers, or holiday events, these laser cut candy boxes are easy to assemble and customize with your favorite colors and ribbons. Whether you’re sharing sweets, small keepsakes, or just a little joy, they’re sure to leave a lasting impression.

Start your laser cutting project today and turn every treat into a beautifully wrapped surprise!

Machine Used

Thunder Bolt 30W

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Material Needed

Colorful paper

Settings

Cutting
Speed:50mm/s
Max Power:10%
Min Power:5%

Before your work begins

Step 1: Place the Colorful Paper on the Laser Honeycomb Bed

Choose flat sheets of paper and place them gently on the laser honeycomb bed without wrinkling them.

Tips:

Flat magnets or painters tape are great for holding colorful paper in place!

Step 2: Open the Candy Box File and Check the Laser Paper Settings

Import the candy box design in LightBurn and check if your paper size is large enough. Double-check everything, and ensure that the parameters are set correctly to achieve the ideal laser cutting candy boxes.

For the laser cutting layers, pay extra attention to the minimum power setting. If the min power is too low, it will cause the cutting corners will not cut through; if the min power is too high, the laser cutting will be bad at the corners.

Step 3: Focus on the Paper

Without focusing, your outcomes may fall short of expectations. So before starting, make sure you’ve rightly focused.

For focusing, you have two options: Auto Focus, which is simple—just press the AF button on the Thunder Bolt screen. If you prefer manual focus, adjust the z-axis height to ensure the focal stick touches the paper surface.

Auto focus

Manual focus

Step 4: Frame the Candy Box Design and Start Laser Cutting

When you click “Frame”, the red light will display the laser cutting area. This is a safe process, and the frame will align with the paper.

Once aligned, simply press “Start” to begin the paper laser cutting with the Thunder Bolt!

Step 5: Monitor the Laser Cutting Process

To avoid any issues, carefully monitor the laser cutting, especially when unusual conditions like alarms arise.

Considering the laser cutting energy, for safety reasons, we advise against staring directly at the cutting process, even with the laser door closed.

Step 6: Complete the Colorful Candy Boxes Cutting

When the laser cutting colorful candy box is completed, it’s time to get it out! No special treatment required, just take it out and lightly wipe the dust off the surface.

TIPs: Paint tape is a great tool for quick and easy cleanup of paper scraps from laser honeycomb bed!

Come and Try!

These laser cutting butterfly candy boxes are perfect for weddings, parties, craft fairs, or seasonal gift packaging. With the flexibility of laser cutting, you can play with intricate lace-like wings, floral accents, or custom tags—turning paper into elegant, fluttering centerpieces.

Whether you’re crafting for guests, customers, or special occasions, these charming candy boxes do more than hold sweets. They’re a beautiful way to turn creativity into celebration, and a lovely addition to any small handmade product line.