The Glowforge is a laser cutter that produces 2D designs. You can do precise designs using a vector graphics programs like Inkscape (free!) or Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop (available on the library Media Creation Lab computers). Other compatible programs include CorelDraw, GIMP, Autodesk 360 & Sketchup. You can import JPG, PNG, SVG, or PDF files to print, or even put your own pen and ink drawing into the Glowforge to be scanned and replicated. Glowforge also has a catalog of preset designs, and design kits for purchase.
Glowforge Laser Cutter
The combination of high pressure and heat from the laser allows the Glowforge to cut through its materials and create designs that can lay flat or connect together to create 3D objects.
Materials needed
Finding a design
Here are a few sites where you can find or create a design for the laser cutter:
Using the Glowforge
Approved materials for the Glowforge
Materials used in the glowforge must be CO2 laser compatible. Glowforge sells its own line of compatible materials; the Proofgrade line. Inventables.com is also a good resource for approved materials.
The Maker Space will only allow the use of approved materials in the Glowforge.
Cuts & Engraves | Engraves Only |
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* Makers with paper projects may want to consider using the Cricut instead.
Glowforge safety
While in use
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