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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 …

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

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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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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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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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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Glowforge unpacking

Ready to Buy a Glowforge?

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