Custom Map Wall Art with Your Laser! | Laser Map Maker + LightBurn Tutorial
We turned a boring studio wall into a GIANT custom map of Richmond, VA using just our desktop laser, Laser Map Maker software, and LightBurn. You can too! 🎯
In this video, we walk you through step-by-step how to design, tile, prep, cut, paint, and install large-scale laser-cut map art. Whether you're decorating your studio or looking for a new product to sell (B2B, anyone?), this map project is crazy customizable and surprisingly simple.
🔹 Learn how to:
Use Laser Map Maker to create a 9-tile 5ft x 5ft wall map
Prep your vector files for LightBurn or xTool Creative Space
Tile large artwork for desktop lasers
Cut multiple layers for land, water, and roads
Assemble and paint your wall panels
Add UV-printed local landmarks for a 3D pop!
💡 You’ll also get tips on scaling this down for ornaments, signage, and even B2B gifts for local restaurants and businesses.
🛠️ Tools Used:
🗺️ LASER MAP MAKER 💘➡️: https://lasermapmaker.com/?via=kandgmakeit
AEON Nova 14 (but works on desktop lasers too!): https://aeonlaser.us/promos?ref=kandgmakeit
LogoJET UVx90R-SE: Referral Link: https://www.logojet.com/pages/referral
Referral Code: KIMANDGARRETT
LightBurn Software
MDF, Birch, and Paint: https://kandgmakeit.com/products/12-glowforge-1-4-inch-mdf-boards-12-x-20
👀 Ready to make your own custom wall map? Hit play and let’s go!
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FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. We have just enough woodworking skill to make some basic furniture. Safety first!
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