Oh, right...the poison... Make some earrings that look just like THE poison meant for Kuzco that will get everyone talking!
Emperor's New Groove is my top favorite Disney movie. It's just so clever and it always makes me laugh. This latest creation using my xTool S1 laser cutting machine is inspired by this fabulous movie - the iconic poison bottle!
Oh, right... The poison. The poison for Kuzco, The poison chosen especially to kill Kuzco. Kuzco's poison. That poison?
Yes. THAT poison! These adorable earrings are made out of wood and couldn't be easier to make. If you are new to laser crafting and love Emperor's New Groove, THIS is the project to start with! They are the perfect accessory to wear everywhere you go, and would definitely be a great gift to make for friends and family!
The crafting possibilities are endless when it comes to using the xTool S1 laser cutting machine, and it's actually very easy to use! Once you have one of these, the hardest thing you'll have to do is decide what to make with it. If you want to learn more about how this incredible machine works, be sure to check out my complete xTool S1 review.
To make your own Kuzco's Poison Bottle Earrings, you will need these supplies:
- xTool M1 or xTool S1 laser cutting machine
- Kuzco Poison Bottle Earring Design
- 3mm Basswood
- Acrylic Paint Markers (or a brush and acrylic paint)
- 2 6mm Jump Rings
- 2 Earring Hooks
- Jewelry Pliers
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Upload the Kuzco Poison Bottle Earrings design into xTool Creative Space. When you upload an SVG design, you need to make sure each part of the design is set for cutting, scoring, and/or engraving. For this project, everything in black needs to be set to score, and the blue needs to be engraved, and red needs to be cut. In the right menu bar, change the material setting to 3mm Basswood.
*Feel free to adjust the size of the earrings to suit your preferred earring length. The pieces I cut were about 1.25" tall.
Place a piece of 3mm basswood into the xTool S1 machine. Manually pull the laser box with your hand so that the red "+" is located on the material - it doesn't have to be centered.
In XCS, you will see "Distance (mm)" in the right menu bar. Click on the target icon to the right of that space, and the machine will automatically measure your material.
For more details on how to complete this step, be sure to check out my review of the xTool S1 Laser Machine!
Make sure that the earring design elements are within the marked bounding box in XCS, and then click the green "Process" button in the bottom right corner to proceed to cutting the project.
After removing the earring pieces from the machine, I highly recommend cleaning the soot away from around the edges of the wood using a Magic Eraser or baby wipes to prevent it from getting all over your hands and workspace. The soot can also blend in with the paint, which can be frustrating.
Use a variety of acrylic paint markers (or a brush and acrylic paint) to paint the earring pieces. Apply a second, or even third, coat of paint for full coverage and to ensure that they look as vibrant as possible. Just make sure to allow each coat to dry completely before adding another one on top!
After adding all of the color to the poison bottles, I covered all of the engraved areas and the back side with black paint. It really makes the image pop and gives it that cartoon-like look. Allow the paint to dry completely before moving on to the next step.
Next, add a coat of clear sealant or UV resin over the surface of the earrings. This will not only protect the paint, but it will give the earrings a glossy finish!
I absolutely adore these Kuzco's Poison Bottle Earrings!! They are so much fun, and have started so many conversations with other Emperor's New Groove fans. These earrings also make an amazing gift idea for friends, teachers, and family. I would love to see if you make some for yourself using this tutorial. Leave me a comment, or tag a photo on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! #AFMcrafts
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