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Laser Cut Playing Cards

3/22/2017

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Once in a while here at MBJD Laser we get a chance to do some R&D.  (research and development).  We have been wanting to do some vector cutting on some fun substrates and it has always intrigued me to try and laser cut Bicycle Playing Cards.  Below are a couple picture examples of what we did.

Its interesting the things you learn along the way as well.  A few things to note:  A standard deck of playing cards measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".  There are 52 cards in a deck, or 54 if you count the 2 jokers.  Our Epilog Zing 40 Watt laser took on average about 40 seconds to laser cut each card.  In the examples shown we used Embassy Font.  A couple reasons we used embassy font is that it has proven to us to be a popular font, but more importantly the cursive style font connects all the letters together allowing the name to be held in place once the laser cuts it out.  As you can see in the photo we purposely attached the first and last letter to the frame of the card so that it would stay in place.  (We did have to use a little AutoCAD magic to create the full affect)  I'm sure our LXI sign software or Corel Draw could do the same thing.

We plan on offering custom laser cut decks of cards in our store soon.  These would make great table decorations, novelty gifts, or just fun unique gifts for that hard to shop for person.  They make great conversation pieces and fun room decor.
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4 Comments
Kevin Peshick
9/12/2019 08:57:09 am

Hello. I am looking to get some double blank playing cards cut in the shape of tombstones. Is that something you could do for me?

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Engraveyard Studios link
11/19/2020 07:36:55 am

I can cut them for you. I use my laser to help make gimmick cards all the time. So much quicker and easier than old methods

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Claudio Campanella
6/24/2022 04:38:42 pm

Hi. I would need to cut some double blank decks card, tapering off the top and bottom short side by +/- 1mm to Zero from corner to corner and rearrange the rounding at the corner. If it would be easier the card could be a little smaller, starting from a regular card, you could cut inside the card the exact perimeter needed as a die cut would do it. Does the cutting it leaves any burning marks in the behind the card?
I don't have the exact Bicycle paper but I can buy blank decks from them and that is why needs the tapering. Can it be done? It is for a magic trick and probably needs a good number initially we can test it with 200-300 decks.
Could you send me your comments about and the pricing please. I thank you for your attention to my request.
Best regards,
Claudio Campanella

1-647 778 7654
cla2002@hotmail.com

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Jessie Holloway link
12/16/2022 12:52:19 pm

Thanks so much for talking about your process of laser-cutting playing cards. My brother wants to promote his business more and he's been looking into creative ways to do that. We'll have to look into finding a laser-cutting company to work with him and help him make something cool and creative like these cards.

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    Brian Huber
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