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Getting Started

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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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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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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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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