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Funky Earrings and Pendant

These Funky Earrings and Pendant are very versatile! They can be made with a wide variety of materials and colors, and …

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The Epic Dot Game

When I was a kid, my grandma would often play The Dot Game with me anytime we were in a situation where I was bored and …

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Adorable Leather Card Holder

Need a special gift? A gift card tucked away in one of these adorable leather card holders makes a great gift! They are …

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Sand Dollar Earrings

Do you love the beach? Does it bring to mind fond memories of relaxing vacations? You can carry that memory with you all …

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Defocused Score Lines

I don't know about you, but I love engraving with my laser. I just don't like how long it takes! If I can use score …

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Glowforge Order of Operation

Glowforge Order of Operation

Do you know that you can tell the Glowforge what steps to do in what order? For example, I prefer to score and engrave …

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Intellectual Property, Copyrights and Trademarks

If you are confused about Intellectual Property, Copyrights and Trademarks, you are not alone! What is intellectual …

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To Laser, or Not to Laser? That is the Question.

Sometimes there are simple things I need around our home and I start thinking, how could I make this? What material …

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Double Heart Dangly Earrings

Double Heart Dangly Earrings

These double cute double heart dangly earrings can be made with a wide variety of materials and in the color(s) of your …

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valentine postcard

Llama Valentine Postcard

I love fun, cute little Valentines. And I love doing little things to make special memories for my kids. This wooden …

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Using calipers to measure materials

How to adjust 3D laser designs for different material thicknesses

Generally speaking, flat designs are pretty easy to use on a wide variety of materials. However, when making pieces that …

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3D wood trees walnut plywood

3D Trees

These cute miniature 3D trees are made from 1/4" plywood sheets. They can be made from the species of your choice, with …

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Glowforge Arrival

Let’s Start Creating!

So, you received your laser and want to start creating, but you're feeling overwhelmed? No worries! Let's walk through …

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My Favorite Supplies for Glowforge!

My Favorite Things

Disclosure: I only recommend products that I would use myself. This post contains some referral links or Amazon …

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Magnolia Framed Wall Decor

Magnolias are one of my favorite flowers. They are beautiful and so soft and gentle looking. When I started thinking …

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You Mean the World Keychain

You Mean the World to Me Keychain

Tell someone how much they mean the world do you with this beautiful, easy-to-make acrylic keychain! The keychain …

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Honeycomb Pins for Glowforge

Honeycomb Pins

Honeycomb pins hold material down inside the Glowforge. They fit into the honeycomb shape of the bed. Why are they …

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Simple Nerf Gun Target

Simple Nerf Gun Target

My son loves to hit targets with his Nerf gun. And if he has fun targets to play with, there is less of a chance he will …

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Acrylic Writing Board

Acrylic Writing Board

Need educational activities to keep the kids busy? My daughter will be starting kindergarten, she really needs to …

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Gold Dangly Awareness Ribbon Earrings

Dangly Awareness Ribbon Earrings

These Dangly Awareness Ribbon earrings can be made with a wide variety of materials and in the color(s) of the awareness …

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Heat Register Cover

Making Practical Items

I love to use the Glowforge to make practical things that are useful and meet a need. And I love being able to customize …

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What materials are safe for Glowforge?

What Materials Are Safe to Laser?

While there is a multitude of materials that are safe to use with CO2 lasers (like Glowforge), there are also many …

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Feeling Overwhelmed?

Feeling overwhelmed trying to learn to use your laser?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with learning to everything about lasers? For many people, there is a lot to learn, and you …

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Glowforge unpacking

Ready to Buy a Glowforge?

Are you considering buying a Glowforge? Looking for a Glowforge discount? Not sure which model is best for you? Looking …

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What is a Glowforge?

What is a CO2 Laser and what is Glowforge?

Are you wondering, "What the heck is Glowforge?" A Glowforge is a 3D laser printer. It's a CO2 laser that can be …

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Welcome, I’m Ally!

I am here to help you learn about lasers! Whether you are new and trying to learn everything about CO2 lasers (such as Glowforge), or just looking for tutorials, tips or free project designs, you will find it here. Welcome!

My Favorite Projects

The Epic Dot Game

The Epic Dot Game

Adorable Leather Card Holder

Adorable Leather Card Holder

Magnolia Framed Wall Decor

Magnolia Framed Wall Decor
Gold Dangly Awareness Ribbon Earrings

Dangly Awareness Ribbon Earrings

Dangly Awareness Ribbon Earrings

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Funky Earrings and Pendant

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The Epic Dot Game

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Adorable Leather Card Holder

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Sand Dollar Earrings

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