All About Acrylic

September 18, 2024

Glowforge Team

When it comes to crafting, finding the right material can make all the difference between a good project and a great project. Enter Acrylic: versatile, durable, colorful, and waterproof. It’s the material your crafting has been waiting for!

3 Reasons We Love Acrylic:

  1. Choose from a rainbow of project possibilities! You can find Acrylic in every hue, from glossy to pearlescent, transparent to opaque. (Just make sure your Acrylic is laser-safe before you print!)
  2. Acrylic is stronger than glass, giving you long-lasting prints that stand up to wear and tear — perfect for indoor and outdoor projects.
  3. Glowforge’s laser cuts and engraves through acrylic like butter so you can create dynamic, eye-catching designs with just the push of a button.

Oh, and the best part? You don’t need to be an Acrylic expert to make something amazing. With Glowforge, even beginners can create stunning, acrylic projects — no design experience needed! The project possibilities are endless, and the process is fabulously fun!

Here are some project ideas to get you started:

  • Custom Signage or Wall Decor: Want to make a statement? Create jaw-dropping signs for your home, office, or your kid’s next birthday party. Imagine being greeted with a vibrant, customized sign—talk about setting the mood!

  • Bold Jewelry Pieces: Think striking earrings, bold necklaces, and funky bracelets. Your Glowforge can turn out on-trend jewelry that’ll have everyone asking, “where did you get that?”

  • Sleek Organizers Made to Measure: Keep your drawers spick and span with stylish acrylic organizers. Go from chaotic to chic with perfectly cut dividers, utensil holders, and makeup stands.

  • Unforgettable Business Cards & Accessories: Leave a lasting impression at the next craft fair with business cards, display stands, or store signage that will wow your customers.

  • Cozy Home Decor: Frame your favorite photos, create custom coasters, or add a personal touch to your living space. Acrylic’s versatility means your home can be as unique as you are!

New to crafting with Acrylic?

Glowforge makes it easy to try it out. The Glowforge Catalog is bursting with ready-to-print projects, so you can just click and print your way to an Acrylic masterpiece. And Proofgrade® Acrylic makes any project smooth sailing with automatic settings that guarantee amazing results, every single time (not to mention all the color choices!)

SO, now that you’re an Acrylic expert, it’s time to get started! Enter a world that’s colorful, glossy, opaque, mirrored, metallic, transparent, pearlescent, and just downright useful.