Weekly Recap March 15, 2025: From Miniatures to Massive Projects
Create laser-cut projects at any scale, from miniature libraries to giant furniture. Learn tips for working with different sizes and materials using your Glowforge.
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Weekly Recap March 7, 2025: Calling All Book Lovers
Discover creative Glowforge projects for book lovers! From custom bookmarks to reading trackers, learn how to laser craft the perfect accessories for your reading adventures.
Using Glowforge to Teach Design Thinking in K-12 Classrooms
Bring Design Thinking to life with hands-on projects and prototypes. Learn how Glowforge helps students master empathy, ideation, and problem-solving through creative classroom challenges.
10 Creative Fundraising Ideas to Bring Glowforge to Your School
Support ongoing classroom projects with creative Glowforge fundraising. Learn ten engaging ways to raise funds while giving students real-world design and entrepreneurship experience.
Celebrating Black History Month with Glowforge Creator Domonique Brown
We're celebrating Black creators this month! Meet Domonique Brown, a mixed media artist whose Glowforge projects blend portraiture with vibrant colors and precision-cut details, creating art that celebrates Black culture...
Celebrating Black History Month with Glowforge Creator Niky Foster
Celebrating Black creators this month! Meet Niky Foster, a content creator whose Glowforge projects blend clean design with vintage flair, from miniature dollhouses to jewelry displays.
Celebrating Black History Month with Glowforge Creator Mister Larrie
We're celebrating Black creators this month! Meet Mister Larrie, an arts and crafts enthusiast whose Glowforge projects blend mid-century optimism with futuristic flair, from wizard costumes to geometric designs.
Cozy Crafternoons: Track Your Goals with a BINGO Card
Transform your goals into a beautiful, interactive tracking system! Our innovative BINGO card approach combines the satisfaction of checking off achievements with the joy of creating something uniquely yours. Learn how t...
Cozy Crafternoons: Goal Setting That Works
Discover goal setting that actually works! Join our first Cozy Crafternoon session to get our Creative Goal Setting Workbook and learn how to transform traditional resolutions into achievable, exciting milestones. Your c...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Administrative Approval for Classroom Technology
Make your case for classroom innovation with this practical guide to securing administrative approval. Learn seven proven strategies for presenting Glowforge's educational value to decision-makers.
Making with Glowforge
Turn goal tracking into a work of art! Join our Cozy Crafternoon session to discover a beautiful new way to track achievements and celebrate progress. Create something uniquely yours while joining a community of dreamers and doers making their goals reality.
Join us for Cozy Crafternoons, a new creative experience from Glowforge! We're kicking off a series of exclusive livestream sessions, complete with resources made for makers and a supportive creative community.
Discover goal setting that actually works! Join Cozy Crafternoons to get our Creative Goal Setting Workbook and learn how to transform traditional resolutions into achievable, exciting milestones. Your creative journey starts here!
Level up your Super Bowl celebration with custom Glowforge projects! From laser-cut Football Bingo boards to team-colored pennants, these easy-to-make designs will make your game day memorable.
Turn goal tracking into a work of art! Join our Cozy Crafternoon session to discover a beautiful new way to track achievements and celebrate progress. Create something uniquely yours while joining a community of dreamers and doers making their goals reality.
Give your holiday cards the home they deserve with this laser-cut keepsake album! Follow paper-craft expert Ralph Tyndall's guide to creating a customizable treasure chest for your seasonal greetings using your Glowforge laser...
November 30, 2024
Glowforge Team
Add a touch of winter magic to your walls with this playful laser-cut snowflake display! Join DIY expert Perla Martinez as she shows you how to combine Glowforge precision with colorful creativity to create a dimensional wall hanging that sparkles with personality...
November 29, 2024
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Elevate your concert souvenirs from drawer-bound to display-worthy with this innovative laser-cut shadow box by Dani Gavin! From friendship bracelets to festival tickets, this customizable Glowforge project helps you showcase your musical memories in style...
November 27, 2024
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Create a stunning wall hanging by crafter Lauren Quigley that combines Glowforge precision with bohemian flair. Perfect for crafters looking to add a personal touch to their winter wonderland, this versatile project can be sized for dramatic wall art or charming ornaments...
November 25, 2024
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Transform your holiday decor with a laser-cut festive mirror frame! Learn how to combine Glowforge precision with hand-painted charm in this merry DIY project. Perfect for crafters looking to add a personal touch to their home or create unique gifts...
November 28, 2024
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Create an enchanting miniature A-Frame House using your Glowforge. Learn from The Crafty Lumberjacks as they guide you through this versatile laser-cut project, perfect for ornaments, tabletop decor, or mantle displays...
November 26, 2024
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Unwrap the magic of laser crafting this holiday season with a whimsical, vintage-inspired candy box. Follow along as Larrie King demonstrates how to transform simple plywood into a festive treasure using your Glowforge...
November 24, 2024
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Create Jordyn Alexander's charming laser-cut snowman vase to bring holiday cheer to your home decor. Learn to combine Glowforge-cut plywood and acrylic to craft a festive centerpiece that's both functional and adorable...
November 23, 2024
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Turn holiday gatherings into unforgettable events with Kristen’s laser-cut Drink Ice Breakers. Use your Glowforge to create witty, conversation-starting stir sticks and drink charms that will add sparkle to any party...
November 22, 2024
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Transform your holiday gift-giving with personalized, laser-cut wooden tags by Kim Coffin. Use your Glowforge to create charming, customizable gift adornments that add a special touch to your presents...
November 19, 2024
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Create a charming laser-cut hot cocoa station with your Glowforge! Learn how to craft Niky's laser-cut signs, labels, and menus that will elevate your holiday entertaining...
November 19, 2024
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Learn how to combine the precision of your Glowforge with cozy macrame to create unique, tactile laser-cut coasters perfect for winter decor or gifting...
November 19, 2024
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Whether you're going all-out with spooky Halloween decorations or prepping for Día de los Muertos, there are a ton of creative projects to make with your Glowforge...
October 23, 2024
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Make your home the #1 Trick-or-Treat house in the whole neighborhood with unique, personalized Halloween decor made with your Glowforge...
October 23, 2024
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Discover how to transform your creative passion into a profitable business with insights from Rebekah Bastian, SVP of Marketing and Product at Glowforge...
October 23, 2024
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David combines his passion for cartography and woodworking with the precision of Glowforge. Let David's story inspire your own Glowforge adventure...
October 11, 2024
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Learn how Glowforge can unlock the potential of your small business. We talked with Annika Miller, who merges Scandinavian style with Cajun flair to create amazing laser-cut products...
October 10, 2024
Glowforge Team
Ready to move past the limitations of blade cutters into the power of lasers? Glowforge Craft Lasers open up a whole new world making! Glowforge Spark and Glowforge Aura both use a powerful beam of light to bring your creative...
There’s nothing more exciting than bringing your idea to life – except for maybe doing it at the push of a button! Here at Glowforge, we all get giddy...
Glowforge Business
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...
We’re sure you have some great reasons for not taking the leap into Glowforge ownership yet. Maybe a few of these…?
August 07, 2024
Glowforge Team
Engraving the lid of a (real, functioning) Macbook Pro was the first big “WOW” project when we launched Glowforge, and it’s still one of the most popular projects for new owners. But tattooing your laptop is just the be...
July 15, 2024
Glowforge Team
Ready to move past the limitations of blade cutters into the power of lasers? Glowforge Craft Lasers open up a whole new world making! Glowforge Spark and Glowforge Aura both use a powerful beam of light to...
Ready to move past the limitations of blade cutters into the power of lasers? Glowforge Craft Lasers open up a whole new world making! Glowforge Spark and Glowforge Aura both use a powerful beam of light to bring your creative...
Why Glowforge?
You probably know about wood, leather, acrylic, and paper. You might know you can etch an image into a river rock and engrave your family name on a stainless steel chef’s knife. You might even have heard that you can laser marshmallows...
I’m so excited to finally be able to share what we’ve been working on here at Glowforge. We’re building a cloud-based consumer desktop laser cutter – or as we like to think of it, the first 3D laser printer. The New York Times...
Feb 17, 2014
Dan Shapiro
What’s the difference between the Series? The Glowforge Performance Series includes our fastest, most powerful lasers. They’re the #1 choice by folks who want to boost their business. The Glowforge Craft Laser Series are the lasers for...
Ask yourself these four simple questions to find your dream device. Here at Glowforge, we are creators like you. We love to bring ideas into the world, and want you to have the same delight that we do —
Aug 12, 2019
Dan Shapiro
Here’s everything you need to know about our Performance and Craft Laser Series. What’s the difference between the Series? The Glowforge Performance Series includes our fastest, most powerful lasers. They’re the #1 choice by folks who want to boost their business.
Oct 22, 2019August
Dan Shapiro
Ready to move past the limitations of blade cutters into the power of lasers? Glowforge Craft Lasers open up a whole new world making! Glowforge Spark and Glowforge Aura both use a powerful beam of light to...
Maker Stories
Unlock the potential of Glowforge for your small businesses. We talked with Annika Miller, who merges Scandinavian style with Cajun flair to produce custom art and imaginative laser-cut products. With Glowforge, she brings intricate designs to life, mastering wood laser cutting like never before. Intrigued by the possibilities? Discover how Glowforge can elevate your craft and business, offering precision and creativity without limits.
It’s fall y’all and for many Glowforge Owners, it’s the start of the busy holiday season. Meet Marissa, owner of The Sunny Nest Decor. When we first saw The Sunny Nest Decor, we couldn’t help but gush over the signs for every season. We all want one for our own homes!
Specializing in laser-cut custom wood maps, David combines his passion for cartography and woodworking with the precision of Glowforge, turning each piece into a stunning work of art. Whether you're crafting for fun or ready to scale your ideas, let David's success story inspire your own Glowforge adventure.
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.
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.
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.
Do you have a place where you feel the most inspired to create? For Sarah – that place has always been the 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…
We chatted with Brandon Western, a middle school STEM teacher at a K-8 school in Central Florida, to learn about how he’s using Glowforge in his classroom to teach his students how to design, create and be innovative. We can’t wait for you to get to know Owner Brandon, so let’s jump in!
Today, I’m excited to introduce you to our latest owner – Samantha, or Sam to her friends. You may have seen her over on YouTube as Sam Can Do. And after getting to know her a bit, there is no doubt in my mind that Sam sure CAN do anything she puts her mind to. She’s a mom, she’s a maker, she’s a Glowforge enthusiast…and she’s combining those skills to make a mark on the world...
Skill Building
Expand your creative horizons with stone, glass, fabric, and more! Discover how your Glowforge can transform these unique materials into stunning projects that showcase the versatility of laser crafting.
Transform metal into personalized art with your Glowforge. From engraving MacBooks to creating custom dog tags, discover the possibilities of laser engraving on metal surfaces.
Turn ordinary paper into extraordinary creations with your Glowforge. From intricate cards to upcycled cardboard projects, discover the surprising versatility of paper crafting with laser precision.
Discover why wood is the perfect material for laser crafting, from premium Proofgrade options to budget-friendly alternatives. Learn how to create everything from intricate jewelry to custom furniture with your Glowforge.
MDF is an affordable, paintable material perfect for prototyping laser projects. Learn how to work with this engineered wood product safely to create professional-looking finished pieces!
Engraving the lid of a (real, functioning) Macbook Pro was the first big “WOW” project when we launched Glowforge, and it’s still one of the most popular projects for new owners. But tattooing your laptop is just the be...
July 15, 2024
Glowforge Team
“Can I cut wood with my Glowforge?” We keep a list of our most-asked questions, and this is right at the top. The short answer is an enthusiastic “yes!” But let’s dive in a bit deeper. Whether you’re an...
July 14, 2020
Michael Natkin
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...
Ready to move past the limitations of blade cutters into the power of lasers? Glowforge Craft Lasers open up a whole new world making! Glowforge Spark and Glowforge Aura both use a powerful beam of light to bring your creative...
Master the art of laser cutting acrylic — from creating crystal-clear signage to colorful jewelry. Learn which types work best with your Glowforge model and discover endless creative possibilities.
Discover the beauty of veneer: ultra-thin sheets of natural wood perfect for inlays, decorative elements, and custom stickers. Learn how to use this versatile material in your laser projects.
Craft stunning leather pieces with precision and ease using your Glowforge. Create professional accessories, add perfect stitching holes, and design heirloom-quality pieces that improve with time.
Glowforge in Schools
Bring STEAM education to life with hands-on Glowforge projects. From geometric sculptures to planetary models, explore five ways to engage students in creative, meaningful learning.
Rethink Career and Technical Education with hands-on innovation through Glowforge. Discover seven ways to prepare students for real-world success through engineering, design, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship projects.
Unleash student innovation by combining Glowforge’s creativity with STEM education. Explore seven project ideas that transform technical concepts into engaging, hands-on learning experiences for all grade levels.
Make your case for classroom innovation with this practical guide to securing administrative approval. Learn seven proven strategies for presenting Glowforge's educational value to decision-makers.
Support ongoing classroom projects with creative Glowforge fundraising. Learn ten engaging ways to raise funds while giving students real-world design and entrepreneurship experience.
Bring Design Thinking to life with hands-on projects and prototypes. Learn how Glowforge helps students master empathy, ideation, and problem-solving through creative classroom challenges.
Transform student projects into celebrated achievements! Discover six creative ways to showcase Glowforge creations, from interactive gallery walks to digital portfolios, and inspire your school community.
Discover how Glowforge enhances STEM education through hands-on, project-based learning. From geometric art to engineering prototypes, explore eight ways to integrate laser technology into your classroom curriculum.
Make this the year you transform classroom learning with Glowforge. Learn about funding options, grant applications, and support for bringing Glowforge to your school.