How to Make a Business Card Holder

Let’s transform your business card holder into a signature piece! With precision laser marking, you can permanently engrave your logo or custom artwork, seamlessly blending sleek style with everyday practicality.

Ready to make your business card holder unmistakably yours? Follow the steps below and let your personal flair amplify your professional impact!

Machine Used

Aurora 8

Material Needed

Anodized Aluminum

Settings

1. Laser Marking
2. Speed: 2000mm/s
3. Marking Power: 35%
4. Frequency: 20kHz
5. Line interval: 0.02

Put the business card holder on the laser bed. Since it is flat in the center, the business card holder will be well suited for laser marking.

Check out!

1. The machine is connected and operating normally, and the lens cover has been removed.

Load your design into LightBurn software, adjusting its size and position to fit you business card holder. Then make sure the laser marking parameters are set correctly.

Missing the focus is one of the biggest reasons for laser marking failure. So don’t forget to click the AF button for auto focus. Of course, manual focus is also effective.

When two red dots are displayed on the slate, it is out of focus. When the two light dots overlap each other, it means in focus.

Auto focus

Manual focus

Press the frame button and check if the visual red light indicate the right area to be marked. The frame should be located in the middle of the business card holder. If not, move the pattern positions until they align.

After checking, close the laser door and begin Aurora 8’s operation.

Stay near the machine throughout operation to monitor for any unusual sounds or alarms. This vigilance ensures safety during laser marking, as the energy is potent. Avoid looking directly at the laser beam, even with protective measures in place.

Once laser marking is complete, carefully open the door and get your personalized business card holder. Laser marking does not produce toxic substances, and you can use the business card holder after a simple cleaning!

Come and Try!

Laser marking a business card holder is a smart, stylish way to keep your essentials organized with a personal touch. Whether it’s your name, company logo, or a custom design, laser engraving makes it truly one of a kind. Ideal for daily work, business travel, or as a meaningful gift, a laser marking card holder blends personal style with professional polish—simple, sleek, and always ready to impress.