PREMIUM PROJECT
Hex Mats
The Hex Mats are a collection of placemats and coasters which will add color to any surface in your home. The mats are made using all the standard cutters that are included with Origin, meaning that you don’t need to own other tools to successfully complete the project. The Hex Mats are a perfect afternoon project for the progressing beginner and intermediate makers. You’ll create two coasters and two placemats in approximately 3 hours.
by Josh Worley
Tax Not Included
Duration
Approx. 3 hrs
Skill Level
intermediate
Unit System
Metric & Imperial
Project Includes
Bill of materials · Project instructions
About the Project
The Hex Mats will enhance your tabletop activities with eye-catching colors and subtle details. Use the placemats in combination with the coaster to create beautiful compositions, brightening up any meal. Use the coasters on their own to add decoration to your side table.
How You'll Make It
Cutting the pattern
You'll use Origin's stock 1/8" cutter to create the pattern details. You'll make use of Origin's offset feature to achieve optimal cut quality.
Adding a chamfer
You'll use Origin's stock engraving bit to add subtle chamfers to the pattern.
Cutting the outer profile
You'll use Origin's stock 1/4" up-spiral cutter to cut out your Hex Mat using the offset feature to achieve optimal cut quality.
- Cutting the patternYou'll use Origin's stock 1/8" cutter to create the pattern details. You'll make use of Origin's offset feature to achieve optimal cut quality.
- Adding a chamferYou'll use Origin's stock engraving bit to add subtle chamfers to the pattern.
- Cutting the outer profileYou'll use Origin's stock 1/4" up-spiral cutter to cut out your Hex Mat using the offset feature to achieve optimal cut quality.
- Adding spray paintYou'll apply multiple coats of spray paint in a colour of your choosing, sanding between each coats for a fine surface finish.
- Sanding the pattern channelsYou'll use a small sanding block to sand hard to reach spots and improve the quality of the spray finish.
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What You'll Learn
- Fine finishing techniques
- Offset cutting with Origin
- Chamfer cutting with Origin
- Ordering your cuts
What's Included
Bill of materials
All the materials, tools and hardware you'll need to source in order to successfully build the project.
Project instructions
Comprehensive instructions with illustrations to guide you from your first cut to your last.
More about the project instructions
25 Illustrated Steps
You’ll follow 25 beautifully illustrated instruction steps which will guide you from your first cut to your last.
Follow on your Mobile
Our instructions are optimised for mobile viewing making it easy to get the information you need when you need it.
Origin Cut Settings
Use Origin to its full potential with detailed cutting recommendations, available at the click of a button.
- 25 Illustrated StepsYou’ll follow 25 beautifully illustrated instruction steps which will guide you from your first cut to your last.
- Follow on your MobileOur instructions are optimised for mobile viewing making it easy to get the information you need when you need it.
- Origin Cut SettingsUse Origin to its full potential with detailed cutting recommendations, available at the click of a button.
- Bill of MaterialsEach step lists all the tools, materials and hardware you’ll need to successfully complete the project build.
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What You'll Need
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Meet the Creator
Josh Worley
I’m a multidisciplinary designer and use UI design, UX design, and Industrial Design to solve problems. I have spent 5 years working with Opendesk in London. I’m currently Product ...
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What's included with my purchase
Your Premium Project will include a comprehensive bill of material, illustrated instructions, and Origin ready cutting files. Some projects will also include technical drawings and 3D models.
How do I know if I will be able to build the project?
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Are the materials included in the price of the project?
No. Purchasing a Premium Project gives you access to build plans and project documentation. No physical items are included with your purchase, but we provide links to suggested sources for all required tools and materials.
Do you offer refunds?
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Will I need any special software to build the project?
You don’t need any software to use the 2D cutting files if you own Origin. The files are ready to cut and will be available on your tool once you purchase a Premium Project. You’ll need a 3D modelling program in order to open the 3D models which are included with the project. The technical drawings are provided in PDF and you’ll be able to view them on any compatible tablet or desktop.
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