Glowforge Spark Review: What You Need to Know About this Compact Craft Laser!

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Want to try laser crafting at a lower price point? Check out the new @Glowforge Spark! This compact craft laser can cut everything from wood to leather to acrylic to cardstock, allowing you to customize and personalize a wide range of projects! Here’s my full review of this small but affordable laser. You'll get a full overview of this machine and see how it compares to Glowforge's other lasers.
A big thank you to Glowforge, who sent the Glowforge Spark to me for this review. As always, my opinions are my own.
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0:00 Intro
0:23 What is the Glowforge Spark?
0:57 Glowforge Spark Price
1:41 Type of Laser
2:27 What Can You Make?
5:31 Glowforge Spark Overview
7:12 Venting the Glowforge Spark
8:22 Glowforge Spark Materials
10:34 Glowforge Spark vs Glowforge Aura
11:25 Final Recommendation
12:48 Wrap Up

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28 июн 2024

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@meghanfournier8571 3 дня назад

Thank you, I've been looking at this laser as a little project hobbyist and so many people seem to not understand the beginners and hobbyists just want easy plug and play to get their feet wet rather than a learning curve and business.

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 дня назад

YES! I feel like there's a big segment of people who just need something super easy.

@librarymarna 3 месяца назад

Would love for you to do an off-market materials demo for any of the Glowforge machines. I realize trial and error would go along with any new material but it would be so helpful to know some inexpensive products that do well with these laser machines that you have tried or would be willing to try for us. Love all that you do and appreciate all of the time and effort you put into these videos!

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

I actually have a post like this on my list of videos to film soon!

@robincardy2994 5 дней назад

Clear concise and very informative information. Great video! Thankyou!

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 4 дня назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jillswanson712 2 месяца назад

I just ordered this machine and I can't wait for it to get here! This video helped a ton with questions I already had! Thank you so much! I'd love to see a video of off market items used in the spark.

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 2 месяца назад

Great idea! I did use non-proofgrade material in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kU5h54jViKw.htmlsi=kFhJ7BUjS9x9rk9I. I have a video about specifically cutting acrylic coming soon!

@nildaperez4324 3 месяца назад

Hi 👋🏼 is possible to cut rubber to make a stamp? Thanks

@weekend-craft 3 месяца назад

Wow this is the first I am seeing of this! What a great price point thats going to be a game changer for people getting into laser cutting. What wattage is the diode laser?

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

Six watts!

@BrigetteBrzezniak 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the review! Can you print on metal picture frames? I’m brand new to laser cutting and considering the Spark!

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

You can engrave metal is coated for engraving (there are lots of options!). BUT...I don't know if this would be my pick specifically for metal. I think a higher powered laser would give you much better results.

@BrigetteBrzezniak 3 месяца назад

@@HeyLetsMakeStuff Thank you! I'm thinking I want to go bigger just based on project restriction. Thank you so much for putting this together and responding!

@lucycaldwell7113 3 месяца назад

Can you cut chipboard with this machine? I make dollhouse miniatures and use a lot of chipboard (usually cut with my Cricut Maker). Thanks!

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

I haven't done it myself, but I believe you can! www.confetetievents.com/blog/glowforge-aura-cardstock-chipboard

@actiondicesportsgames9089 3 месяца назад

Hi, I'm trying to find a machine that I can custom design images for foiling on paper. Is this a machine I can use on a low heat setting?

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

I don't think this machine will work, but have you looked into the foil transfer tool with the Cricut?

@lifeofdarlyn678 3 месяца назад

Hello, I have pre ordered. Do you know if it can cut Gold acrylic?

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

Probably not! It's not good with anything reflective in addition to anything clear and many colors of blue. Houston Acrylic has a great selection of acrylic tested on a diode: houstonacrylic.com/collections/diode-tested-materials

@juliebuxton5220 3 месяца назад

Can you make rubber stamps with this machine? Or the Aura?

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

Great question! I haven't done it myself, but I think it might be possible based on this post in their forums: community.glowforge.com/t/cutting-rubber-stamps-w-aura-settings-i-used/129658

@debrarobbins2411 3 месяца назад

would this cut mdf wood for sublimation thanks

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

I wouldn't recommend it - MDF causes a lot of debris and takes a lot of effort to cut through.

@debrarobbins2411 3 месяца назад

mdf board for sublimation can this be cut thanks

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

It technically can cut some, but not very well and it creates a lot of debris that can mess with the quality of your cuts.

@PatrickWard4 3 месяца назад

You are not limited to just their images, correct? I'm not familiar with the file formats, but can you just use your own images like an .SVG file like you would on a cricut? One annoyance with the cricut design space is that you have to be online to use their software, are there any weird restrictions like that?

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

Correct! You can upload your own SVG files with the basic software, you're not married to their designs :)

@PatrickWard4 3 месяца назад

@@HeyLetsMakeStuff awesome, thank you for the info!

@CarverEngraver 3 месяца назад

Does it cut metal .. like silver ?or etch it ?

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

It can etch metal (you need a crazy powerful laser to cut metal) but I don’t think that’s what it’s best at.

@jenn6471 2 месяца назад

Can this make a wooden puzzle from a family photo @@HeyLetsMakeStuff

@kalikennetic2902 2 месяца назад

can it cut shrink plastic on the lowest setting?

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 2 месяца назад

I don't know, honestly. It can't cut clear so I am guessing no?

@IreneBlanchette 2 месяца назад

Can you design something yourself then cut it with the glowforge spark?

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 2 месяца назад

Absolutely! I make a lot of my own designs in Adobe Illustrator but there are other programs as well.

@joytothesoul3828 2 месяца назад

Why does it take over an hour for one project (the house sign)?

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 2 месяца назад

It’s a less powerful laser - 6W compared to a larger CO2 (like the Glowforge Pro which is 45W). Much less expensive but with the cheaper price comes a much slower machine!

@joytothesoul3828 2 месяца назад

@@HeyLetsMakeStuffThank you.

@JohnThomas-ir7ko 3 месяца назад

personal filter air filter = $399 ouch

@HeyLetsMakeStuff 3 месяца назад

Yes, but it's about half the cost of the xTool version, and it's much lighter and bluetooth connected to the laser. Definitely a cost, but it could be worse!