LibGuides: Glowforge Laser Cutter: Designing for the Glowforge

Free Designs to Download

Glowforge Community Board
This page is for sharing laser designs with fellow Glowforge users!
Thingiverse
Massive library of 3D object models that are free to download
Epilog Laser Sample Club
Sample Club: Downloadable Files for Your Laser.
Flaticon
Download free vector icons and stickers for your projects. PNG, SVG, EPS, PSD and BASE 64 formats.
Vecteezy
Download Free Vector Art, Stock Photos & Stock Videos.
Ponoko Free Files
Free files from a company that also does cuts on custom materials.
Pixabay
Pixabay has free images and some free vectors to download. You may need to make an account to download some images.
3axis.co
Project files for CNC and Laser cutting. Their files are available in PDF, DXF, BMP, CDR, STL, and DWG formats and have filters for the categories, to help you choose the type you need.

Puzzle Generator
Free SVG puzzle generator.
Box Generator
Free box SVG generator.
Boxes Generator
Boxes.py is an Open Source box generator written in Python. Offers, boxes, wall mounts, shelves and more.
Keychain Generator
Free SVG text keychain generator.

Vector Files Made Easy
Tips and Tricks to create vector files in programs like Illustrator, Inkscape, CorelDraw and Affinity Designer.

Laser Design Basics
Community made PDF that gives an overview of designing for a Glowforge.
https://community.glowforge.com/t/laser-design-basics-thinking/7408

Inkscape Tools Overview
Community made PDF that explains the basic tools in Inkscape. https://community.glowforge.com/t/inkscape-toolbars-overview/7372?u=jules
Inkscape - Setting Stroke and Fill Colors
Community made PDF that explains settings for strokes and fills in Inkscape. https://community.glowforge.com/t/inkscape-setting-stroke-and-fill-colors/7377?u=jules

Adobe Illustrator
Illustrator is a vector graphics software lets you create everything from logos to book illustrations. Illustrator offers a seven day free trial.
Paint with fill and strokes
Part of the Illustrator user guide describing fill and stroke options to create designs.
Illustrator Video Tutorials
Video courses made by adobe. Learn about creating shapes, adding text, and more.