Glowforge PRO

Whether you’re a hobbyist or small business owner, The Glowforge Pro Laser Engraver can help you create high-quality custom gifts and decor by engraving on wood, acrylic, glass, leather and more. Large projects are made easier by using the laser to cut detailed and precise designs. The Glowforge software makes the design process easy, or bring in your own SVG, drawing, or picture file to customize your masterpiece. 

• Materials we can engrave include:

  • Wood (no plywood)

  • Cardboard

  • Glass (engrave only, no cutting)

  • Anodized Aluminum

  • Acrylic (Glowforge or Inventables brand only)

  • and more!

• We cannot engrave plastic or metal.

• Only flat surfaces can be engraved or cut.

• Maximum material dimensions: 

  • Engraving: 18 in x 20 in x 2 in

  • Cutting: 18 in x 20 in x 0.25 in

• Makers should bring:

  • Material to engrave/cut. Consult Maker Space staff for approved materials.

  • File(s): any picture file can be engraved. Only .svg vector files can be cut

• Engraving/cut time depends on the design and material -- can range from 2 minutes to 2+ hours. Makers need to stay with the Glowforge the entire time it is running.

Cost:

• Machine use is free - only pay for the price of your materials