#0039 Christmas Pull String Ornaments

Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.

First start off with the plain vector marked back panel.

You will want to glue the circle cut out in the circle vector marks and repeat this twice til the circle cut outs are stacked two high.

Once the glue is dry you will want to place all the pieces in their correct spots. (Before moving on this is a good time to paint the pieces)

Then you will want to tie a string from one part to the other. (In this example it will be Santa's arm to the jack in the box.)

Then do the same to the two bottom moving pieces. (Make sure that the string is tight, yet the pieces are in the resting positions)

After that tie a separate center string to the top string, down the middle then tie it to the bottom sting.

Now put a dab of glue on top of each of the circle cut outs.

Before the glue dries place the main body panel on top and line it up with the bottom panel.

Almost there! Finally tie the pull tab present to the bottom of the string at a preferred length and cut off the remainder.

Now you have a Jolly St.Nick that jumps with joy!

There is also the Nutcracker Prince and Princess.

Note that if you make the Nutcracker Prince you will also have to get 3mm nuts and bolts for his knees to bend.

And at last the Princess!

Well Done! and Happy Holidays!

Christmas String Pull Ornaments