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Creating Dynamic Sculptures with Glowforge
Meet Holston, Studio Artist + Maker. Holston has been making and building his entire life. So when he got his Glowforge, he was excited to create magical things for himself and others. But not even Holston could imagine the incredible things he'd create next. Watch to see how Holston built his dream business with his Glowforge.

Creating Dynamic Sculptures with Glowforge

Learn how Dana takes her ideas from sketch to “sold out” in minutes on her Glowforge. As the founder and designer behind Kinda Sweet Studios, Dana creates whimsical mechanical inventions that hide in plain sight as household decor. With her Glowforge, she’s able to bring ideas to life in minutes – rapidly prototyping, refining ideas, and selling her creations faster than ever before.

The Gears Are Turning

A pastor in rural Missouri wrote me to apologize for plagiarizing our job listings. Early in the company’s life, I set a different standard for how we would talk to prospective team members. We weren’t going to present a list and to offer a great..

Job Description as a Love Letter

In normal life, the hustle and bustle of “getting things done” can keep us from getting around to all of those “wouldn’t it be fun if…” projects.

Matt Benedetto does not have this problem.

You’ve probably seen his Unnecessary Inventions in your feeds – Matt has made himself famous for making things that he probably didn’t need to make.

Like a baguette backpack.

Nowadays though, his inventions might feel a bit more necessary. (Well, maybe not the backpack, but bear with me…)

For example, I don’t think there’s a soul among us who doesn’t need his latest (Glowforge-made) invention. 

When Unnecessary Inventions Become Necessary

Do you have a place where you feel the most inspired to create?
For Sarah – that place has always been the garage.
After all, she’s spent her career testing and reviewing serious power tools and creating videos and blogs about woodworking, DIY projects, and home renovation for her website Tool Girl’s Garage.
So when Sarah added a Glowforge to her garage, she thought she knew what to expect. 
But after five months, Sarah realized something was different about Glowforge. 
A limitation that none of the hundreds of tools she’s used had ever presented her with….
For the first time ever, Sarah feels limited only by her creativity. 

Sarah was a skeptic

I heard Natalia’s story the other day, and it got me thinking about how the tiniest things really do make the biggest difference.Things like when somebody holds the door when your hands are full.
Or when you start going on walks at lunch and don’t have to drink coffee all afternoon (life hack, try it!) 
See – when Natalia got a Glowforge, she made one small change to her routine. She was already a super busy mom of three (adorable!) children, but was craving an outlet for all of her creative talents. 

One Parent's Life-Changing Life Hack

One of our customers just sent us a note with some news that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about.
But before I get ahead of myself  – have you met Annika? Annika, who lives in Louisiana by way of Finland, has had a lifelong passion for illustration and design. And when she got a Glowforge, she was able to bring her unique Cajun creations to life like never before. In her shop, you’ll find bespoke puzzles, engraved illustrations, and games that pay homage to her Lafayette home. 

Glowforge owner wins international design awards

Is your “gifts to give” list longer than ever this year? You can catch up on our curated lists of ideas for the foodies, family, techies, and housewarmers. And with each guide, we are giving you a limited-edition design that was created with gifting in mind. All you have to do is scoop up a Glowforge of your own before November 30 to get the set of six designs for free. Today’s guide is to help you check off the travelers from your list. The jet-setters, road-trippers, and globetrotters – these gift ideas printed by Glowforge owners should fit the bill for anyone bitten by the travel bug!  

Glowforge Gift Guide: Tips for Travelers

The holidays are heating up and we are just around the corner from the busiest shopping days of the year. 

But – and bear with us on this one – what if you didn’t have to shop for the gifts you’re giving this year? 

What if all your gifts were homemade? And they ended up being the best gifts you’ve ever given?

You can make that happen with Glowforge. You can make amazing things at the push of a button. And, if you join the community of Glowforge owners like those mentioned below and get your Glowforge before November 30, we’ll make sure you’re set up for success with six limited-edition gift-ready designs…on us.

Glowforge Gift Guide: Top Picks for the Tastemakers

This year, we want to help you print all your presents. Why mess and stress with lines and crowds when you can put on your favorite album, warm up your favorite beverage and cuddle up with your Glowforge to hand-craft all your gifts straight from the heart? 

Today’s gift guide is for the friend, family member or neighbor whose home looks like it could be on HGTV or straight out of a West Elm catalog. We call this group the housewarmers because they have that magic ability to transform a house into a charming, welcoming home.

Glowforge Gift Guide: For the Housewarmers

Meet Josh, Master Luthier
Josh got his Glowforge for a very special custom guitar project. At the time, he couldn't imagine the ways he'd be able to transform his business. Now watch to see how he's pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a luthier with his Glowforge.

Fine Guitar-making with Glowforge

Fine Guitar-making with Glowforge

Meet Josh, Master Luthier

Josh got his Glowforge for a very special custom guitar project. At the time, he couldn't imagine the ways he'd be able to transform his business. Now watch to see how he's pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a luthier with his Glowforge.