Moonlit shapes. A gentle paper rhythm.
Moth paper mobile SVG.
A little night, in balance.
Lunar Drift is an original moth paper mobile SVG for 4 flat paper pieces: one moth, one crescent moon and two stars. Three SVG files supply the cut contours, with an English preparation guide and reference images. Use your own paper and cord, choose the spacing and assemble the display by hand. No fixed overall height is specified.
A quiet celestial study.
Made from paper shapes.
Lunar Drift brings a moth-inspired silhouette into a hanging paper composition. The supplied flat pieces can be arranged with your own suspension materials to create a light decorative display. Choose a restrained palette or let warm natural colours set the mood; the cutting files supply the shapes, and you choose the arrangement.
One symmetric moth with four wing apertures, one crescent moon and two five-point stars; each part has two hanging/connector holes. A vertical string chain is one optional display arrangement.
The images illustrate a possible finish and setting. This is a digital download; physical cards or decorations, paper, adhesive, envelopes, tools, suspension supplies and styling props are not included.
Flat paper pieces.
A hanging composition.
| Included files | Three SVG cutting files, one English README and 2 reference PNGs in one ZIP archive |
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| Pieces in one set | 4 separate flat pieces: one moth, one crescent moon and two stars |
| Actual piece sizes (W × H) | Moth: 120 × 84 mm; Moon: 28 × 40 mm; Star: 28 × 28 mm; nominal before kerf and handling |
| SVG document pages | 01-moth-cut.svg: 132 × 96 mm; 02-moon-cut.svg: 40 × 52 mm; 03-stars-cut.svg: 76 × 40 mm; 6 mm page margins |
| Cut operations | 16 red (#FF0000) closed cut contours per complete set; centered 0.025 mm strokes, no fill |
| Hanging and connector holes | Eight connector holes per set: two in each piece. The moth holes are 3.4 mm across; the moon and star holes are 3 mm nominal |
| Construction | Flat cut silhouettes; no folded sculpture, interlocking joinery, scoring or engraving |
| File use | The stars SVG contains two separate star pieces. Cut the moth file once, the moon file once and the stars file once to make one four-piece set. |
| Design details | One symmetric moth with four wing apertures, one crescent moon and two five-point stars; each part has two hanging/connector holes. A vertical string chain is one optional display arrangement. |
| Arrangement and size | Vertical chain is one optional arrangement. Overall height, cord lengths, spacing and supports are chosen by the maker |
| Material planning | Plain, uncoated paper or cardstock approved for the exact machine and wavelength, with enough strength for the intended hanging display |
| Supplies to provide | Paper, suitable thin cord, tools and your own display support; none is supplied |
| Product type | Digital download only; physical decorations, paper, cord, adhesive, hardware and styling props are not included |
| Product code | VD-LD-PM |
Cut the shapes.
Compose the display.
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Check the files and dimensions
The stars SVG contains two separate star pieces. Cut the moth file once, the moon file once and the stars file once to make one four-piece set. Check each actual piece size after import: Moth: 120 × 84 mm; Moon: 28 × 40 mm; Star: 28 × 28 mm. The document pages include margins. Preserve the common scale if you want the illustrated proportions.
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Cut and release each piece
Map all 16 red contours to vector Cut, then preview the job. There are no score or engraving operations. Cut internal openings before releasing outer silhouettes where your software permits. Test the approved stock first and remove waste carefully without pulling narrow sections.
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Arrange, tie and inspect
Hang the moth from its upper body hole. Use separate pieces of your own cord to connect the lower moth hole to the first star, then the first star to the crescent moon, then the moon to the second star. Knot each join separately. The last lower hole can remain unused. Cord lengths and total hanging height are your choices. Dry-arrange the complete display before installation. Select cord that passes through the holes without forcing or tearing them, and inspect your own knots, hole margins and display support.
This design has not been physically test-cut, assembled, strength-tested or mounting-tested. Paper, grain direction, kerf, cord tension and display support affect the result. Make a complete prototype and inspect your own suspension arrangement before gifting, selling or installation.
Before the display.
Clear making answers.
What is included with this moth paper mobile SVG?
The ZIP includes 01-moth-cut.svg, 02-moon-cut.svg, 03-stars-cut.svg, README.txt, cut-map.png, assembled-reference.png. The stars SVG contains two separate star pieces. Cut the moth file once, the moon file once and the stars file once to make one four-piece set. The PNGs explain dimensions and a possible arrangement; they are visual references, not machining files.
How are the paper pieces arranged?
Hang the moth from its upper body hole. Use separate pieces of your own cord to connect the lower moth hole to the first star, then the first star to the crescent moon, then the moon to the second star. Knot each join separately. The last lower hole can remain unused. Cord lengths and total hanging height are your choices. The layout is an illustrative option, rather than a fitted construction or a guarantee of display strength.
Are cord and mounting materials included?
Eight connector holes per set: two in each piece. The moth holes are 3.4 mm across; the moon and star holes are 3 mm nominal. Provide your own suitable thin cord and display support. Check that the cord fits without force and that the paper holds the chosen arrangement. No cord, support bar, mounting hardware or finished display is supplied, and no load rating is specified.
Can I resize or repeat the motifs?
Yes. Keep related pieces at the same proportional scale to preserve the illustrated balance, and recheck every opening, narrow section and cord hole. The moth is 120 × 84 mm, the moon is 28 × 40 mm and each star is 28 × 28 mm. Changing scale also changes hole sizes and paper strength. Make a fresh prototype after resizing or changing the suspension arrangement.
How do I prepare the SVGs for Glowforge, xTool, Epilog or another laser?
Glowforge: Upload the SVG, check the actual cut dimensions and assign red contours to Cut.
xTool Studio/XCS: Import through software supported by your model. SVG import DPI can affect scale; verify dimensions and assign operations manually.
Epilog: Open the vectors in suitable graphics software. Preserve centered 0.025 mm strokes and output through the driver or Dashboard supported by your model.
Other CO₂/diode systems: For compatible controllers, LightBurn imports SVG. Verify vector operations, usable work area and stock approval for your actual machine and wavelength.
Which paper and settings should I use?
Use plain, uncoated paper or cardstock approved for your exact machine, wavelength and paper-holding method. Confirm unknown coatings, dyes and adhesives before processing. A CO₂-compatible stock is not automatically suitable for a diode laser. Follow the machine maker’s extraction and supervision instructions, and test your own stock. No universal weight, thickness, power, speed or pass count is supplied. The design has not been physically test-cut, assembled, strength-tested or mounting-tested.
Can I sell the paper decorations I make?
Yes. Personal use and sales of finished physical decorations you make are permitted. Do not resell, share, give away or redistribute the digital files, modified digital files or digital parts. Read the included guide for the usage terms. Paper pieces and hanging cords are decorative display materials; use your own suitable installation and keep them away from heat sources.