Laser engravers use a high-powered laser to cut or engrave a wide range of materials, including wood, acrylic, leather, and paper. What can you make with a laser engraver? All types of things! It’s a very versatile machine that’s deceptively easy to use.

Equipment

Downtown Laser

Cut and engrave wood, plastic, paper, textiles in MH-Downtown

Glowforge

Glowforge Laser

Cut and engrave paper, cardboard, textiles in MH-Colonnades

Not All Lasers Are the Same

While both the Downtown Laser Engraver and the Glowforge in Colonnades are laser cutters, they differ significantly in their software, capabilities, and approved materials. Each requires its own training, and different materials are permitted for cutting and engraving on each machine. Learn more about each tool below.

Need to purchase your own material? Visit our Materials Policies page for a list of vendors.