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Glowforge Laser Cutter

How to design, create, and safely use the Glowforge at the Erie County Blasco Library Idea Lab.

Engraved Coasters

Supplies:

  • Laser Safe Material 

In this project you will learn how to: 

  • Add an image from the Glowforge App
  • Reset a Template 

Written Guide: 

Video Tutorial: 

Image Trace

Supplies:

  • Drawing made with a dark colored pen or marker.
  • Laser Safe Material 

In this project you will learn how to:

  • Use the Trace Function. 

Written Guide:  

Video Tutorial: 

Simple Box

Supplies:

  • Laser Safe Material (Wood works best) 
  • Glue (Depending on what style of box you choose) 

In this project you will learn how to:

  • Use a vector box generator.

For this project you will use the free online box generator below. Follow either the written guide or video tutorial to learn how to complete this project. 

Written Guide:

Video Tutorial: 

Earrings

Supplies: 

  • Laser Safe Material (Wood works best) 

In this project you will learn how to:

  • Use the outline tool. 
  • Group design elements.

Written Guide:  

Video Tutorial: