Learn How to Make Laser Cut Memory Stick Cases

These sweet pastels memory stick cases might just be the tastiest maker resource we've ever put together. See how we made ours and grab our files so you can make your own. Just add materials and a laser cutter!

We specifically used this acrylic because we think it looks fabulous.

• Perspex® Sweet Pastels - One of each colour (x4).
• 43285 5mm Fluorescent Blue Perspex® Sheet.
• 16GB Memory Stick, Uncased.
• Plastic Glue.
• This DXF File.

The above image shows our design, we made ours in Autocad but any CAD software will do. When you first open up our DXF file it might look a little confusing. The section below shows how we organised which parts would be which colour.

Firstly, we created a mock-up of what we wanted the finished product to look like. The parts in the middle haven't been coloured in as they will be cut from the Fluorescent Blue Perspex® Sheet.

Then, we produced another similar image to help us ensure that the correct parts would be cut from the various sweet pastel sheets. This gives us an easy visual reference when we head to the laser cutter.

Once you've got all of the parts cut out, all that remains is the final assembly.

1. Assemble the pieces of each layer separately using plastic glue. Keep the lid pieces separate.
2. Attach one of the assembled Pastel layers to the 5mm middle layer.
3. Once this is dry, place the USB stick into the space in the middle layer.
4. Glue the other assembled pastel layer on the other side of the 5mm layer, sealing the memory stick inside.
5. Assemble the lid pieces in the same way.

Once done, take them for a spin! But remember, no matter how good they look, you shouldn't try to eat them :)