Well, many every day products are actually laser engraved or laser cut.
I’d bet if you look around your house you could find something that is either laser-engraved or laser cut. Ever seen one of those wood cutting boards with an etching in it? Probably laser engraved.
The global personalized gifts market was valued at around $26.3 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $43.3 billion by 2027!
You can engrave and cut a variety of materials including wood, leather, acrylic, fabric, glass, paper, and many plastics. You can even leave behind a permanent mark on metal objects (think Yeti tumblers).
The opportunities are endless, but think custom hats, cups, signs, and decor. Door hanger signs, wedding stationary, invitations, hat patches, custom backpacks, etc.
Here are some ideas to get your mind going:
You can learn to use a laser in an afternoon. Sure, there are advanced features and techniques but your basic engraving and cutting can be learned very quickly. We have lots of training videos in our Academy to help get you going.
Here is a quick video of Clay showing you how easy it is to engrave a smiley face.
No problem! There are many resources for free files or files for purchase on the internet. You don’t need any graphics software experience.
Here are some resources where you can find free or low-cost engravable files:
https://www.etsy.com/market/laser_cut_files
We also include a bunch of free project files when you purchase a laser from us!
How does build quality affect your working environment? A well-built machine will create better engravings, faster cuts, have less down time, and be easier to maintain.
Be sure to join Facebook groups with real users and check reviews online. This is a big purchase! And not all customer support is created equal, let’s just say that.
The best way to determine this is to schedule some time with one of our experts. We can talk about what type of projects you want to make, take a look at budget and space requirements, etc to help you choose a machine. However, in the meantime, here is a quick video detailing the differences in our machine lines: