LASER LOOT BOX · AUGUST 2026 · MISSION 008

SUMMERWEEN

24 Exclusive Designs. Multiple Product Types. One Spooky Seasonal Product Lab.

Turn this month’s materials into creepy-cute kits, light-up décor, kinetic magnets, layered shadow boxes, and personalized Halloween products you can test, sell, bundle, and reorder.

Download Mission Files Mission Video · September 4
CO₂ Diode Fiber UV Laser UV Printing
Start Here

Mission Objective

Build One Win. Then Explore the Collection.

Start with the Candy Creepers, complete one successful project, document what worked, and then move through the rest of the mission.

Your goal is not to finish everything in one sitting. Your goal is to decide which Summerween products deserve a place in your permanent lineup.

QUICK WIN: Candy Creepers

This Mission Unlocks:

  • 24 exclusive commercial-use designs
  • Tested starting settings
  • Project instructions
  • Personalization ideas
  • Pricing and selling guidance
  • Mission Video
Mission Manifest · What Is in the Box?

Confirm the Goods Before You Fire the Laser

Suggested retail ranges are planning estimates, not guaranteed selling prices. Final pricing should reflect your market, personalization, packaging, production time, sales channel, and customer.

Qty. Mission Component Suggested Finished Retail Best Sales Opportunity Check
1 Candy Creepers Kit
1/8" Birch · 6" × 10" · 12 designs
$8–$12 DIY kit, craft-show add-on, party favor
1 LED Nightlight Base Included in project value Light-up seasonal décor
1 Pre-Cut Clear Acrylic Nightlight Insert
4.25" · 1/8" clear acrylic
Included in project value Creepy Cemetery Nightlight
1 Nightlight Birch Layer Sheet
1/8" Birch · 6" × 10" · 5 designs
Included in project value Layered light-up décor
2 Wiggle Bottom Nightmare Gang Magnet Kits
Birch + MDF components · 2 complete kits
$12–$16 each DIY kinetic magnet kit
2 .8" Magnets Included in kit value Wiggle Bottom assembly
1 5" × 7" Creepy Shadow Box Project
Six 1/8" MDF sheets · 6" × 10" · 3 designs
$16–$22 Halloween home décor
1 Aluminum Flashlight $5–$8 Personalized add-on or party favor
1 Canvas Mini Tote
10" × 10"
$8–$12 Mini trick-or-treat tote or gift bag
Potential Finished-Product Retail
$77–$108

Based on one Candy Creepers kit, one nightlight, two Wiggle Bottom kits, one shadow box, one flashlight, and one mini tote.

Digital Files Included

24 exclusive commercial-use designs are included with Mission 008.

12 Candy Creepers · 5 Nightlights · 4 Wiggle Bottoms · 3 Shadow Boxes

Support Included

Tested starting references, process notes, Mission Briefing, product ideas, and the Mission Video.

Sourcing & Reorders · Where Do I Get More?

Turn a Successful Test Into Inventory

Birch and MDF for Mission 008 came from Swift Fox Laser Co. The clear acrylic came from Houston Acrylic. When something earns a place in your lineup, use the same material sources to move from testing into production.

Swift Fox Laser Co.

1/8" Birch Plywood

Restock the birch used for Candy Creepers, nightlight layers, and Wiggle Bottom components.

Find Birch →
Swift Fox Laser Co.

1/8" MDF

Restock the MDF used for the Creepy Shadow Boxes and Wiggle Bottom components.

Find MDF →
Houston Acrylic

1/8" Clear Cast Acrylic

Restock the clear acrylic used for the Creepy Cemetery Nightlight insert.

Find Clear Acrylic →
Swift Fox Laser Co.

Boards, Magnets & Supplies

Shop boards, hardware, magnets, adhesive, and other production supplies.

Shop Swift Fox →
Mission Component

LED Nightlight Base

Keep your preferred production source bookmarked if the nightlight becomes a product you want to continue selling.

Mission Components

Flashlight + Mini Tote

These are Open Design Challenge products. Source comparable blanks that fit your preferred personalization process and price point.

Before ordering production quantities: Confirm current specifications, thickness, package quantity, availability, and shipping on the supplier page. Test a newly received material batch before beginning customer production.
Check Compatibility First · How Do I Make It?

Not Every Item Is for Every Laser

Summerween includes birch, MDF, clear acrylic, aluminum, and fabric. Confirm the material and the process before firing the laser.

CO₂

Strong option for cutting and engraving the birch and MDF, and engraving the pre-cut clear acrylic nightlight insert.

Diode

Useful for birch and MDF. The clear nightlight insert arrives pre-cut so diode users can engrave it without needing to cut clear acrylic.

Fiber

Not recommended for the birch workflow. Fiber may be useful for compatible metal personalization such as the flashlight depending on your machine and coating.

UV / UV Printing

Useful for specialty marking or full-color personalization when the selected surface and process are compatible.

Do not process an unfamiliar material based only on its appearance. Review your machine documentation, ventilation requirements, and tested starting references before production.
Tested Starting References

Start With What We Already Know

Birch and MDF are not new to the K&G lab. Instead of starting from zero every time a familiar material appears, use previous testing as your baseline and verify the result on the material in this box.

Previously Tested Material

1/8" Birch

Birch is used in Mission 008 for Candy Creepers, Creepy Cemetery Nightlight layers, and portions of the Wiggle Bottom Nightmare Gang.

Click any test card below to open the full-size image. These are starting references, not guaranteed production settings.

Machine Cut Test Engrave Test
xTool F1 Ultra
20W Diode
Tested range:
70–95% power
7–21 mm/s
4 passes
View Cut Card
Tested range:
50–90% power
400–800 mm/s
View Engrave Card
xTool P2S
55W CO₂
Tested range:
50–100% power
10–40 mm/s
View Cut Card
Tested range:
5–30% power
150–400 mm/s
View Engrave Card
xTool P3
80W CO₂ · L Lens
Tested range:
80–100% power
20–60 mm/s
View Cut Card
Engrave card not included in this test set.
Nova
130W CO₂
Tested range:
30–65% power
10–30 mm/s
1 pass · 150 kHz
View Cut Card
Tested range:
20–50% power
200–500 mm/s
.100 mm interval
1 pass · 150 kHz
View Engrave Card
Previously Tested Material

1/8" MDF

The Summerween Wiggle Bottom kits and Creepy Shadow Boxes use familiar 1/8" MDF. We already have cut and engraving data for this material.

Previously tested on:
xTool S1 / D1 40W Diode · xTool P2S 55W CO₂ · 80W CO₂ · Nova 130W CO₂

Nova 130W K&G starting point:
Cut: 50% power · 10 mm/s
Engrave: 45% power · 340 mm/s

These are tested starting references, not guaranteed production settings. Focus, machine condition, air assist, and material batches can change the result.

View MDF Settings →
New Summerween Test

4.25" Pre-Cut Clear Acrylic

The Creepy Cemetery Nightlight uses a 4.25" pre-cut clear acrylic insert sourced from Houston Acrylic.

Why it arrives pre-cut:
Diode users generally cannot cut clear acrylic directly, but both diode and CO₂ users can engrave the supplied insert. Pre-cutting the blank lets more subscribers complete the nightlight project.

Summerween engraving test cards are being documented for this specific acrylic workflow.

Machine Process Status
xTool F1 Ultra · 20W Diode Engrave Testing
xTool S1 / D1 · 40W Diode Engrave Testing
xTool P2S · 55W CO₂ Engrave Testing
80W CO₂ Engrave Testing
Nova · 130W CO₂ Engrave Testing
Burn Insurance: Reusing previous testing saves time and material, but it does not eliminate the final test on your own machine. Start with the closest existing result, verify it on the material in this box, and document your production setting.
Mission Launch Sequence

Your Six-Step Start Plan

Follow the sequence before jumping into production. The mysterious folder named “Downloads” is where good intentions go to disappear.

1

Unlock the Mission

Download the Summerween files and save them somewhere you can actually find again.

2

Inspect the Briefing

Review materials, compatibility, settings, supplies, and project notes.

3

Choose Your Laser

Confirm the product is appropriate for your laser type, wavelength, power, and ventilation setup.

4

Run a Test

Use previous testing as the starting point and verify the material in your own box.

5

Complete the Quick Win

Start with Candy Creepers. They are fast to cut, easy to batch, and simple to evaluate as a sellable product.

6

Document Your Results

Record machine, speed, power, passes, focus, accessories, results, and changes needed.

Burn Insurance: Fewer blind guesses. It does not mean you get to skip the test.
The Tests · How Do I Make It?

Guided Lab Reports

Work through Mission 008 one product at a time.

QUICK WIN

Make the Candy Creepers

Twelve Summerween bread-tie designs cut from the included birch.

  1. Choose a Candy Creeper design.
  2. Verify your birch setting.
  3. Cut the design.
  4. Paint or finish as desired.
  5. Fill your candy bag.
  6. Slide the loose bag end into the Creeper slit.
  7. Package individually or as a themed set.
Suggested retail: $8–$12
LIGHT-UP PROJECT

Build the Creepy Cemetery Nightlight

Choose Skeleton, Spider, Scarecrow, Black Cat, or Haunted Castle.

  1. Select one of the five nightlight designs.
  2. Engrave the pre-cut 4.25" clear acrylic insert.
  3. Cut the coordinating birch layers.
  4. Paint or finish the birch as desired.
  5. Assemble the layered design.
  6. Insert the finished acrylic into the LED base.
Suggested retail: $16–$22
KINETIC PROJECT

Build the Wiggle Bottom Nightmare Gang

Jack O’Wiggles · Count Shakyula · Boney Tony · Boo Bottom

  1. Choose the character you want to build.
  2. Cut the included birch/MDF components.
  3. Paint the character parts before final assembly.
  4. Assemble the kinetic post and body components.
  5. Confirm the moving body swings freely.
  6. Attach the included magnet.
  7. Package as a finished magnet or DIY kit.
Suggested retail: $12–$16 each
LAYERED PROJECT

Build the Creepy 5" × 7" Shadow Box

Choose Crow, Wolf, or Frankenstein.

  1. Select one of the three shadow-box files.
  2. Verify your MDF settings.
  3. Cut the required layers.
  4. Paint or finish as desired.
  5. Stack the layers in order.
  6. Align and adhere the finished shadow box.
Suggested retail: $16–$22
OPEN DESIGN CHALLENGE

Personalize the Aluminum Flashlight

No dedicated Summerween SVG is included for this product.

  1. Choose text, a monogram, or your own artwork.
  2. Confirm compatibility with your laser/process.
  3. Run a small test where practical.
  4. Personalize the flashlight.
  5. Evaluate it as an add-on, favor, or bundle component.
Suggested retail: $5–$8
OPEN DESIGN CHALLENGE

Personalize the Mini Canvas Tote

No dedicated SVG is included. Extend Summerween with your own design.

  1. Choose your artwork and personalization method.
  2. Confirm the process is appropriate for the tote.
  3. Create a Halloween, name, or trick-or-treat design.
  4. Sell it alone or use it as packaging for another Summerween product.
Suggested retail: $8–$12
Product Opportunity · How Do I Sell It?

Turn the Mission Into Offers

Sell the products individually or combine them into seasonal offers for craft shows, online sales, gifts, parties, and events.

QUICK SALE

Candy Creepers Kit

  • Candy Creeper design
  • Candy bag or DIY packaging
$8–$12
GOOD

Spooky Activity Bundle

  • Candy Creepers Kit
  • Personalized Mini Tote
$16–$24
BETTER

Little Monster Gift Set

  • Wiggle Bottom Magnet Kit
  • Mini Tote
  • Personalized Flashlight
$25–$36
BEST

Summerween Décor Bundle

  • Creepy Cemetery Nightlight
  • Creepy Shadow Box
$32–$44
B2B & Event Opportunities

Halloween Has More Buyers Than Just Halloween Shoppers

Think beyond individual retail products. Summerween can become activities, favors, seasonal décor, kits, and small bulk orders.

Halloween Markets Craft Shows Boutiques Gift Shops Pumpkin Patches Fall Festivals Trunk-or-Treat Events Schools PTO / PTA Groups Libraries Daycares Party Planners Birthday Parties Community Events
Questions to Answer

Decide What Deserves a Reorder

Found a Winner?

Do Not Let the Successful Test Die With the Sample

Ready to move into production? Restock the core Summerween materials from the suppliers used for this mission.

Shop Swift Fox Laser Co. Shop Clear Acrylic
Mission Video

Watch the August Mission in Action

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 4, 2026

Watch Kim and Garrett work through the Summerween projects, compare processes and results, review the files, and discuss which products have the strongest selling potential.

Video Coming September 4
MISSION 008
SUMMERWEEN
Share Your Results

Post the Finished Mission

Include the product you made, laser or process used, what worked, what changed, and how you would sell it.

#LaserLootMission008 #LaserLootBox
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Fire the Laser. Spark Something New.
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Mission Support Tools

Research Archive

Past Mission Briefings and project ideas.

Open Archive

Profit Lab

Calculate retail and wholesale pricing.

Calculate Pricing

Material Settings DB

Search previous settings and test references.

Search Settings

Material Efficiency

Calculate sheet yield and material cost.

Calculate Material Use
Research Archive

Past mission briefings and blueprints.

Profit Lab

Helps formulate the perfect retail and wholesale pricing.

Material Settings dB

Searchable material settings library with 100s of settings.

Material Efficiency

Optimize material efficiency & cost analysis.