Using a Dark Autumn Color Palette:
Laser Cutting Craft Guide
Learn how you can use a dark autumn color palette for your laser cut and engraved project in the year 2024. This article covers recommendations and five ideas for crafts using such colors.
Autumn and cozy, dark colors
Fall is one of the seasons in which we are endowed with some of the warm colors associated with comfort and welcome. The autumn tones are presented as deep and rather cold shades, not too bright, and comparable to the colors one can observe in nature during this season. The dark autumn color palette consists of such colors as maroon, forest green, burnt sienna, chocolate brown, and mustard yellow.
All such colors are associated with the cozy feel of autumn and are loved by DIYers to get a dark, autumnal tint for their projects, especially those made by laser cutters and engravers. We all know that laser technology is very effective in such DIY projects and provides broad opportunities for the making of detailed patterns and smooth cuts that are perfect for fine autumn installations. Below, we have stated the five best laser cut projects you can try this year while using a dark autumn color palette with them:
1. Custom Engraved Leather Journals
Leather is a classic, always has been. And it looks perfect with the dark shades of autumn apparel as well. As the year progresses towards its end, journals make more sense than ever to your customers, and making them leather gives them a premium feel.
You can then use a laser engraver to write names, quotes, or autumn designs on these journals to give them a personalized feel everyone craves. Recommended colors include burgundy or chocolate brown to underline the given season.
2. Acrylic Wall Art
Acrylic offers flexibility when put under laser cutters and engravers. To create any type of wall art, find a design you like, laser cut an appropriate color of clear acrylic sheet (into forms related to autumn, such as maple leaves or animals of the forest), and paint it in black or dark autumn colors. And the best part is that the high-gloss surface of the acrylic can well settle into the traditional decoration of autumn.
3. Seasonal Home Decor
There are thousands of ideas to go with laser-cut home décor items specially designed for autumn. Recommended materials to use include wood or felt with a hue that complements the autumn colors, such as deep orange, red, or brown. Trending ideas include candle holders, wooden acorns, autumn-themed serving trays, and engraved log slices.
4. Personalized Jewelry
You can also create personal accessories with laser-cut metal or wood with festive autumn engraving. Pick frames that are dark, like autumn hues, for instance, dark walnut or deep-colored gemstones. In this case, these pieces could be used as stylish additions to the wardrobe that fit the spirit of the season.
5. Laser-Cut Wooden Coasters
Decorate wooden coasters with the use of a dark autumn color palette to look minimalistic and also settle in nicely with the autumn season. Carve names or leafy designs using a laser cutter and engraver, which may include a leaf, acorn, or pumpkin. This piece of wood, together with the engraved designs, entails perfect autumn colors due to the shades of the dark wood.
Maintaining Autumn Crafts
To maintain the beauty of your autumn-themed laser-cut crafts, we recommend applying a finish (like varnish) to the paint to preserve the surface and retain the colors’ brightness over time. For wooden or leather crafts, avoid using water or any other chemical substances that might harm the given material. Also, store your laser-cut crafts out of direct sunlight to avoid fading or warping; keep them in a dry and cool area.
