# Making party stir sticks with the Stir Stick Generator

> cocktail stirrers topped with connected script words

Make a name, short greeting or date joined to a slim decorative stick. This guide covers connecting the letters, checking the stem and exporting a small test batch.

Because each stick is small, a single sheet yields dozens; they are a favourite for weddings, milestone birthdays, bachelorettes, and craft-market seasonal packs.

## What you need

- **Laser cutting:** a laser and 3 mm cast [acrylic](https://yxecreations.com/pages/acrylic-sheets). Cast acrylic washes well and is the usual choice for sticks that go in a drink. Mirror and glitter acrylic look great, and [laser-grade plywood](https://yxecreations.com/collections/laser-grade-plywood) makes a drink marker that sits on the rim.
- **3D printing:** any FDM printer and PETG or PLA, for sticks used as drink markers

## 1. Type your word



Open the tool and enter the word in **Your Text**: a name, "cheers", "bride", a date. Script fonts connect into one piece; keep it short so the header does not overbalance the stick.

## 2. Shape the stick



- **Text Size** scales the word. **Text Thickness** makes the strokes thicker so fine script survives stirring.
- **Letter Spacing** tightens the connections between letters.
- **Stick Length** should beat your tallest glass; 150 to 180 mm covers highballs, 120 mm suits coupes.
- **Stick Width** of 4 to 6 mm looks slim and still does not snap in 3 mm acrylic.
- **Round End Size** shapes the paddle foot that does the actual stirring.

## 3. Download



Download the **SVG** for laser cutting, or an **STL**/**3MF** for printing. Tile the design across your sheet or bed for batches.

## Laser cutting

### Batch cutting



1. Import the SVG and array it across the sheet; alternate head-up and head-down to nest tightly.
2. Cut with the protective film on, so the face stays clean. Cut one stick first and run a finger along the stem and the letter joins; a smooth edge is ready, a rough one needs a little more power.
3. Check the neck where the word meets the stick; if it looks delicate, raise Text Thickness and re-export.
4. Peel the film and wash the sticks in warm soapy water. Acrylic does not go in the dishwasher; the heat bends thin sticks.
5. Plywood has glue between its layers, so keep wooden sticks out of the drink: use them as name markers on the rim or in a garnish cup.

## 3D printing

### Printing stirrers



1. Export the 3MF at 2.5 to 3 mm depth and lay sticks flat across the bed; a full plate prints a party's worth overnight.
2. Printed sticks have tiny gaps between the layers that hold liquid and are hard to clean, so use them as drink markers or for a single party, not as everyday stirrers.
3. In the slicer preview, check that the thin stick is printed as solid walls. Print it flat, with 3 or 4 walls, and bend one sample gently to check it does not snap.
4. A smooth build plate gives the bottom face a glossy finish. The top face keeps visible layer lines.
5. Stand the sample in the glass you will use and check that the word sits above the rim.

## Make it yours

- Wedding signature cocktails: the couple's names on mirror gold acrylic.
- "cheers" sticks in glitter acrylic as a New Year's Eve table upgrade.
- Guest-name sticks that double as drink markers and take-home favours.
- Birthday number sticks: a big "40" header for every glass at the party.
- Bachelorette set: "bride" in white, the crew's names in pink.
- Hot-cocoa-bar wood sticks with snowflake-adjacent words for winter markets.
- Frosted acrylic with engraved-look text for a minimalist cocktail bar.
- Pair with the matching cake topper from the Cake Topper Generator for a full party set.

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