Weekly Recap May 31, 2025: 3 Ways to Print Designs
May 30, 2025
Michelle
When it comes to adding designs to soft materials, your Glowforge opens up a world of possibilities! This week, we're exploring three different techniques for bringing your creative vision to life. From custom stamps to direct engraving, these projects prove that there's more than one way to make your mark!
This Week's Project Inspiration:
Who says fabric design has to be complicated? @fabidesignstudio created these adorable citrus stamps using her Glowforge, then brought a plain pillowcase to life with cheerful yellow prints! Want to make your own fun fabric stamps? You can find ready-to-use graphics in the Glowforge App or create your own with Magic Canvas — no design experience needed! The result? A completely unique piece that adds a pop of personality to any room. 🍋
Talk about mixed media magic! This project combines Glowforge's laser-safe Eco Iron-On with splatter paint watercolors for a truly unique art supply bag. The clean lines of the iron-on text provide the perfect canvas for those playful paint drops, proving that sometimes the best designs come from creative combinations! Whether you're organizing art supplies or just want to add some creative flair to your accessories, this technique opens up endless possibilities. 🎨
@numoon_design shows us how engraving straight onto your materials can transform a simple project into an heirloom piece! With intricate branch borders framing personalized text, this custom leather book cover demonstrates the incredible detail possible with Glowforge engraving. It's the perfect way to create meaningful gifts that last a lifetime.
Making Your Mark: A Deeper Dive
Let's explore each of these design transfer methods in detail!
Creating Custom Stamps with Glowforge
Creating your own stamps opens up endless possibilities for repeatable designs. Using Glowforge Premium's Stamp Maker feature, you can turn any artwork into a professional-quality stamp in minutes. Perfect for fabric projects like Fabi's citrus pillowcase, these stamps can also be used on paper, wood, and more!
The best part? You can use designs from the Glowforge Catalog or create your own with Magic Canvas – no design experience needed.
Want to try it yourself? Glowforge Premium’s Stamp Maker tool makes it easy:
- Choose your design
- Click the Stamp Maker button
- Adjust your settings
- Print on thick acrylic
- Start stamping!
When you're ready to make your first stamp, check out our Help Center Article for detailed easy-to-follow instructions.
The Magic of Eco-Iron On
Unlike traditional vinyl (which isn't laser-safe), Proofgrade® Eco Iron-On material lets you create professional-looking transfers safely and confidently. This innovative, chlorine-free alternative:
- Lasts through 50+ washes
- Works on cotton, linen, wool, and more
- Ships flat for precise cuts
- Features digital encoding for perfect settings
Whether you're personalizing tote bags, creating custom t-shirts, or adding flair to fabric accessories, Proofgrade Eco Iron-On ensures beautiful, durable results every time.
Check out this blog post for more Iron-On project tips and creative inspiration!
Laser-Engraved Leather
When it comes to permanent, detailed designs, directly engraving on leather creates stunning results, without the guesswork! Explore using Glowforge and Proofgrade Natural Leather for:
- Full-grain, vegetable-tanned quality
- Perfect surface for customization
- Natural aging into beautiful patina
- Stitching hole patterns for easy assembly
From book covers to jewelry to accessories, laser-cut leather projects offer endless opportunities for crafting permanent, professional-looking designs that will only get better with age. Check out our Leather Material Deep Dive to learn more!
Ready to start experimenting?
Whether you're stamping, iron-ing, or engraving, your Glowforge makes it easy to bring your creative vision to life.
Share your creations with #glowforge – we love seeing how you make your mark! ✨