Laser Cutter

Problem: Laser doesn't cut all the way through the material

Solution 1: Wipe off the 3 mirrors with a lens wipe

Solution 2: Use 2 passes along your cut lines

Problem: Unsightly burn marks appear on the front of the material

Solution 1: turn down the heat

Solution 2: mirror the image so burn marks will be on the back

Solution 3: apply blue painter's tape to the surface before cutting

Problem: Text falls apart after cutting

Solution 1: stencilfy the font (this app creates an svg file of any text you give it -- bonus, you can upload and use any font you like)

Solution 2: Pick up the cut-apart text and creatively layer the materials onto a backing using glue (works best with paper)

Wood

Wool Felt