What materials work best for Autumn & Halloween laser projects?

Use 1/16–1/8 in (1.5–3 mm) basswood or 2–3 mm cast acrylic. For paper lanterns and shadow boxes, 200–250 gsm cardstock works great.

How do I get clean, smoke-free edges on orange/black acrylic?

Enable Air Assist, use cast (not extruded) acrylic, peel masking after cutting, and raise material off the bed. Wipe with plastic polish to remove haze.

Can diode lasers engrave acrylic for Halloween décor?

Yes—colored or black cast acrylic engraves well with diodes (~450 nm). Clear/white acrylic engraves poorly; paint-mask tricks can help if needed.

Best thickness for earrings and small charms?

Wood: 1/16–1/8 in (1.5–3 mm). Acrylic: 2–3 mm. Keep large dangles light by adding cutouts; for studs 2 mm works great.

How do I avoid yellowing on light woods?

Mask with paper transfer tape, use Air Assist, run a test grid to optimize speed/power, and remove masking right after cutting.

Is PVC/vinyl safe to laser for Halloween props?

No. Avoid PVC and chlorinated vinyls—these release corrosive gases. Stick to laser-safe cast acrylic, laser plywood, and paper/card.

Autumn & Halloween Laser Cut Files

Create festive Autumn & Halloween laser cut projects in minutes: pumpkins, spooky porch signs, earrings, lanterns, treat boxes, and haunted-house shadow boxes. Download ready-to-cut SVG/DXF files that work with CO₂, Glowforge, and diode machines. Use 2–3 mm cast acrylic or 1/16–1/8″ basswood/plywood, mask with transfer tape, and keep Air Assist on for crisp edges.

Personalize with names, pastel-fall or bold candy colors, and mirrored-acrylic accents. Then finish with CA glue or acrylic cement and mount using VHB tape, Command Strips, or standoffs. A free LightBurn test grid below helps you dial in perfect Speed/Power for each material.

Autumn & Halloween: SVGs, Materials & Quick Setup

Create layered pumpkins, spooky signs, earrings, lanterns, porch decor, and candy holders. Works on CO₂ / Glowforge / diode lasers with basswood, laser-grade plywood, cast acrylic, or 200–250 gsm cardstock. Mask wood with transfer tape, enable Air Assist for clean edges, and assemble in minutes.

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Autumn & Halloween laser cut files — pumpkins, bats, ghosts on honeycomb bed

What you can make

Use these ideas to plan fast sellers for markets and Etsy:

Pumpkin earrings & studs — lightweight layered wood or mirrored acrylic. See our Laser Cut Earrings.
Haunted-house shadow boxes — layered paper or acrylic with LED strips. See Shadow Boxes.
Porch & shelf signs — “Hello Fall”, “Trick or Treat”, family name signs. See Signs.
Treat boxes & lanterns — foldable paper, slotted wood, acrylic tea-light sleeves.
Ornaments & tags — pumpkin monograms, candy-bag tags, pet name bones. See Ornaments.
Wall décor sets — geometric leaves, bats/ghosts, layered mandalas. See Wall Décor.

Browse by Category

FALL

Layered Pumpkins

3D stacks, veneer inlays, porch accents.

JEWELRY

Halloween Earrings

Ghosts, bats, webs — wood/acrylic.

HOME

Spooky Signs

Porch/door hangers, layered words.

ICONS

Ghosts, Bats & Webs

Sets for banners and toppers.

SPOOKY

Skulls & Skeletons

Wall decor, earrings, layered heads.

3D PAPER

Shadow Boxes

Layered scenes for backlighting.

PARTY

Treat Boxes & Holders

Candy boxes, cones, stands.

THANKSGIVING

Leaves & Harvest

Fall leaves sets, turkeys, word art.

Materials & colors

Quick materials guide

Wood: 1/16–1/8″ (1.5–3 mm) basswood / laser birch.
Acrylic (cast): 2–3 mm; black, orange, purple, neon, mirror (gold/copper).
Paper: 200–250 gsm card for layered scenes and toppers.

Color palettes that sell

Classic: Pumpkin Orange / Jet Black / Bone White
Cute pastel: Apricot / Lavender / Mint / Candy Pink
Premium: Matte Black + Copper/Gold Mirror accents

Haunted house layered shadow box template

Quick Setup for Autumn & Halloween Projects

1Materials. 1/16–1/8″ basswood/plywood for signs & toppers; 2–3 mm cast acrylic (black, white, fluorescent, mirror) for high-contrast spooky parts; 200–250 gsm cardstock for shadow boxes.
2Mask & cut. Apply paper transfer tape. Run a LightBurn test grid, then cut/engrave with Air Assist ON.
3Paint & finish. Paint-fill engraves (white on black acrylic, orange on wood), add glow-in-the-dark accents, seal wood (clear coat) for outdoor porch signs.
4Mounting. 3M VHB, Command Strips, or standoffs for signs; ribbon/jute for tags; LED tea lights/strings for lanterns & shadow boxes.

LightBurn Test Grid — Free Download

Download 4 SVGs (CO₂ + Diode)

ZIP ~ 45 KB · No email required.

Import a grid, run on your material, and log the best Speed/Power for repeatable, clean cuts.

Quick settings & finishing

Dial in settings fast

Run the LightBurn Test Grid below on your exact material. Start with high speed + mid power for engraves, then step power until you hit a clean through-cut. Keep Air Assist on, lenses clean, and raise material from the bed for less back scorch.

Assembly & mounting

Use CA glue for small wood parts; acrylic cement (Weld-On 4) for acrylic; paint-fill engraves with oil-based pens. Mount wall panels with 3M VHB, Command Strips, or standoffs for a floating look.

Halloween paper lantern SVG for Glowforge

Top ideas to sell at fall markets

Name-tag pumpkin ornaments (bulk-personalization).
Treat-box files sized for mini candies.
Jack-o’-lantern earrings 10-pack bundle (mixed colors).
Door hangers / shelf-sitters with interchangeable magnets.
Photo-prop bats/ghosts sets for classrooms and parties.

Laser Starter Kit

A mini kit for your first 10–15 projects: safety, fixtures, measuring.

Tools

Honeycomb work bed Air Assist (M1 Ultra/S1) Air Assist 30 L (D1/D1 Pro) Air Assist 30 L (budget) Inline fan kit + hose (4" + 8 ft) 4" duct hose + clamps (8 ft) Fire blanket 47×47" Digital calipers — NEIKO 6″ Lens Wipes (ZEISS)

Materials

Basswood — All Cast Acrylic — All Laser-grade Plywood — All Acrylic Cement — Weld-On 4 Paper Transfer Tape — All CA Glue — Thin Rubber-Coated Hold-Downs

Need a custom laser-ready file?

Get a pumpkin sign, porch hanger, or spooky earring set sized to your material — fast turnaround, commercial use ok.

Design a Halloween SVG Halloween Shadow Box SVG Vectorize Halloween art → SVG Resize SVG for Glowforge/CO₂/Diode Pumpkin Earrings SVG

Tip: share size (mm), material (3 mm birch / 2–3 mm cast acrylic), and kerf for best results.

Creative Fabrica — Autumn & Halloween Best Sellers

High-rating bundles that cut clean and sell well at fall markets.

Halloween mega bundle Layered pumpkins Ghost earrings Shadow boxes Fall leaves signs Treat boxes

Watch for promos (e.g., “first 10 downloads free”).

FAQ

Best materials for outdoor porch signs?

Use laser-grade plywood 3 mm+ or cast acrylic 3 mm. Seal wood (exterior clear coat) on both sides and edges; acrylic needs only cleaning.

How do I get bright orange/white details on black acrylic?

Engrave through a paint mask or paint-fill the engrave with oil-based paint pens (white/orange). Wipe excess while masking is on.

Glow-in-the-dark effects?

Use glow acrylic or add phosphorescent powders mixed into clear coat on wood accents. Avoid coating the kerf.

Can a diode laser engrave clear acrylic?

Clear/white acrylic engraves poorly on blue diodes (~450 nm). Use black/colored cast acrylic or paint-mask technique.

How to avoid soot on plywood?

Mask with paper transfer tape, keep Air Assist on, lenses clean, and bump speed once you have enough power to hold the cut.

What is kerf for snug press-fits?

Typical kerf is ~0.05–0.20 mm. Run a kerf test on your material/settings and offset slots accordingly.