Laser Engrave Everything with a Glowforge!

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Laser engrave over 50 materials including wood, metal, plastic, masonry, fabric and a few others.
Ready to buy a Glowforge? Use my referral link to save up to $500: share.glowforg...
My own speed and power settings and banned materials list:
bit.ly/39LSmkK
Community speed and power settings:
bit.ly/34fhe3d
If you'd like to talk more about the Glowforge, please reach out to me at kuiphoff@gmail.com - I built my whole business around this machine. I'd also be happy to do a live demo over Zoom and send you some samples if you'd like (you can even design the samples). Or, we can just chat. Asking questions in the comments works, too :)
I'm also building a Glowforge for Beginners course: glowforgeforbe...
The course won't be finished for a few months. Although, I'm offering early access (super-discounted) to the course to help kickstart this thing! I hope that you'll consider joining.
Cut metal via SendCutSend: sendcutsend.com/
Full material list:
maple, walnut, cherry, baltic birch, white oak, padauk, pine, purple heart, wenge, alder, redwood burl, cork, MDF, bamboo, cardboard, cardstock, stainless steel, titanium, brass, copper, chrome, powder-coated, anodized aluminum, cast acrylic, Flexicolor acrylic, delrin, PLA, PETG, Corian, marble, sandstone, granite, ceramic, slate, agate, cotton, denim, leather, ultrasuede, felt, cork fabric, canvas, rubber, glass, evo foam, and bone.
Tools used in this video (some are affiliate links):
Glowforge: glowforge.us/r...
Paper Masking: amzn.to/2ZewsEV
Fire Blanket: amzn.to/2UKnvk8
Fire Extinguisher: amzn.to/3e1R9ZN
Cermark Marking Spray for Metal: amzn.to/2yE6qQu
Cermark Marking Spray for Ceramic and Glass: amzn.to/2xSdHMd
Carbide-tipped blade to cut aluminum: amzn.to/39MWT6y
00:00 Samples
01:31 Wood
03:42 Metal
05:15 Plastic
06:30 Stone
08:24 Fabric
Thank you to The College of New Jersey for cutting out my agate slice on your incredible waterjet.
Thank you to @eflyguy on the Glowforge community forum for designing the "LASER ALL THE THINGS" meme! Bahahaha!!

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@JohnKuiphoff 2 года назад

Ready to buy a Glowforge? Use my referral link to save up to $500: glowforge.us/r/yNqbNs - I'm also creating an entire Glowforge course: glowforgeforbeginners.com

@Glowforge 4 года назад

You did a fantastic job on this John! The whole team here at Glowforge has been anxiously waiting for your video. Thanks for sharing! -Ellen

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Thank you very much, Ellen! I'm thrilled that the team enjoyed the video! It was a lot of fun to research all of these materials. I plan to release videos more frequently now - I think that you'll like the video that I'm working on next. It's got a healthy mix of creative coding, data visualization, science, Arduino, CNC, and laser cutting/engraving.

@chasityshull7276 4 года назад

Can you engrave tumbler cups?

@ThatSocratesguy 3 года назад

Wait let me get this right, you can't engrave metals like stainless steel, silver or gold with the glowforce (without the workarounds you mentioned like the spray or powder coating)?? That's a bummer. 😓 So that means the glowforce basically isn't really meant for engraving jewelry like stainless steel or silver bracelets /pendants etc?

@macrumpton 3 года назад

@@ThatSocratesguy To really engrave metals directly like you mention you would need a much more powerful laser. The workaround is that you can coat the metal piece with some kind of paint and then use the laser to burn through the areas that you want engraved, and then put the metal into an acid bath that eats away at the metal where it is not covered by the paint.

@MrRenoracerx 3 года назад

@@ThatSocratesguy sounds like there is a fix... the spray looks like a great workaround.. think of reflection.. want to engrave your surroundings?

@dwburger 4 года назад

This is probably the most useful video I've ever seen on RU-vid. It took a lot of time and effort to put all this data together and I really appreciate it! A huge service to the Glowforge community!

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

David Burger Wow, thank you very much! You made my day! I really appreciate it. I’m glad that you found it helpful.

@dwburger 4 года назад

@@JohnKuiphoff I am sure I will use the spreadsheets you shared in future projects. I often start a project by searching the web for settings. Won't have to do that at all or, at least, less often with the data you've shared in the spreadsheets. This really is the best thing since sliced bread! 8-)

@MakerCuisine 4 года назад

Wow, I had no idea you could engrave half of those materials, I didn't even know some of those existed. Awesome 👍

@nicolesnellgrove5018 2 года назад

I bought my gf 3 years ago. I downloaded Mr Kuiphoff's spreadsheet and have used it on a regular basis! My computer crashed and I lost the spreadsheet. I didn't realize how much I used it until I didn't have it! If you have a gf download this spreadsheet! Mr Kuiphoff has put in so much work, time and energy and it is absolutely the most valuable tool I have!!!! Thank You so much!!!!

@JohnKuiphoff 2 года назад

Thank you so much!!!! I really appreciate it!

@michellebrown6185 3 года назад

John, my husband and I are so glad that we found you. We were so frustrated with our calibration and with metal. Thank you so much! We will subscribe to your channel and support you in any way that we can.

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Hi, Michelle! Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it! I've actually started to film a full Glowforge course. It should be released in March or April. If you'd like early access to it, feel free to email me at kuiphoff[at]gmail.com - I'd love to have a few Glowforgers try it out before I release it. It's designed to be the course I wish I had when I started. It covers everything from setup, materials, design software, maintenance, tips/tricks, interviews, etc. I only started filming two weeks ago... but now that I'm finding my rhythm, the videos will start getting uploaded up very quickly. My email is kuiphoff[at]gmail.com

@chrisadkinswork5016 4 года назад

You had me at TOAST! I can engrave messages on my kids breakfast.

@DennisNestor 4 года назад

What a great resource on laser engraving. Well done John.

@billperez8657 4 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to do and make the settings available. This video was helpful.

@JustMightDIY 3 года назад

Wow - had no idea the Glowforge was this versatile. Great overview of the engraving capabilities.

@legoturtle92 4 года назад

Thanks John, this is perfect. I plan on showing this to my supervisor so we can try to order one. This will help justify it even more and I'll try to use your code.

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Thanks, Jared! It's great to hear from you. How's remote teaching going? Yeah, I'd definitely recommend a Glowforge for a school setting. They're great machines and there's literally no learning curve - you can focus more on ideas, design, etc.

@BearMaked 4 года назад

Yaaasss! So many ideas from this video. Thanks for putting in so much work, John!

@MarcusRitland 4 года назад

Thank you John! I learned about some new materials too - cork fabric!?!

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Thanks! Yeah, cork fabric is really fun to work with. I'm trying to figure out how to better integrate it into things. It seems really durable as well...

@godfatherfeederfather6350 3 года назад

This may sound silly but I was about to throw in the towel with my glowforge, this has given me hope! Thank you so much for your video

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Thanks so much! It'll get easier with some practice and a little swearing. ha! I've actually started to film a full Glowforge course. It should be released in March or April. If you'd like early access to it, feel free to email me at kuiphoff[at]gmail.com - I'd love to have a few Glowforgers try it out before I release it. It's designed to be the course I wish I had when I started. It covers everything from setup, materials, design software, maintenance, tips/tricks, interviews, etc. I only started filming two weeks ago... but now that I'm finding my rhythm, the videos will start getting uploaded up very quickly. My email is kuiphoff[at]gmail.com

@topcat1tanks 3 года назад

Thank you so much. My wife and I just started a business and one of the hardest things is to get the settings right for non proof grade material. Now we have a starting point.

@Marc_Miller 4 года назад

You got both size ice picks, nice! Great info, thank you.

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Marc Miller thanks! The big one got stolen so I bought the little guy. But then through a strange sequence of events, the large ice pick found its way home. Haha!

@mrbrent62 3 года назад

You remind me of Dwight from The Office without glasses... Cool Machine.

@8-wolves 4 года назад

The settings list is really helpful to have! this video came out really well and i'm excited to play around with new materials.

@kevanpokemon515 4 года назад

That was super well put together and filled with extremely useful information! Great job!

@dickiecox 4 года назад

What a stellar reference guide for materials! Now to turn my daydream of owing a Glowforge into a reality.

@TheGrantAlexander 4 года назад

Love that mug! Really cool to see all the different things!

@chrisk2061 4 года назад

Definitely the most informative video related to the glowforge, I was on the fence about buying one...but, ordering today (glowforge pro) you pushed me over the top, will use your code. I have an x-carve that I love, this seems like it would be the perfect addition. Thanks again for the amazing resource you have provided.

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Hi Chris! That's fantastic! Thanks for the kinds words. Yes, the X-carve and the Glowforge make a great pair. I made another video where I use both the CNC and the Glowforge (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WOsVjFvG6g8.html) - it's a technique I use a lot. A few years back, I upgraded to a Shopbot, however, I originally owned an X-Carve and loved it. The two machines working side-by-side can make almost anything. Good luck with the Glowforge!

@katelynhunter 3 года назад

I’ve been watching Glowforge tutorials allll day and this is BY FAR the most helpful!!! Thank you so so much for taking the time to make this video!! :)

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Thank you, Katelyn! I really appreciate it!

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

I also wanted to mention in case you might be interested - I'm working on a Beginners Glowforge course now. It's still pretty early and I hope to have it finished in a few months... but feel free to take a look. It's free at the moment: gfcourse.com/ - It'll include setup, materials, design software, tips, maintenance, interviews, etc. Thanks again!

@katelynhunter 3 года назад

@@JohnKuiphoff Omg it looks perfect for me! Thanks so much for letting me know about it, just signed up!! Can't wait for it to launch in May :)

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

@@katelynhunter Thanks! I hope to have a collection of laser-specific Illustrator tutorials uploaded next week. Thanks for signing up :)

@missodessaTV 2 года назад

I once met a guy who worked for Omax on an airplane had to have been in 2004/2006 and he gave me a butterfly he had cut with the machine and a softwear cd from omax. I wish I could remember his name because he was seriously really cool. This is the first time Ive ever seen someone post one of their machines in a video and it brought back the memory lol

@royalmaster203 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for boat load of info, I appreciate your time.

@Moncriefs 4 года назад

I appreciate your quality and effort put into this. You deserve millions of subscribers

@GeeksWoodShop 4 года назад

Thanks John, some really interesting ideas in here. Your data sheet is really helpful as well.

@AndyBirkeyMaker 3 года назад

Dang, I knew lasers were frinkin' cool, but I had no idea how cool! Thank you

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Thanks, Andy! BTW - We are finally taking the plunge with three Shaper Origins in my lab. It’s a bit like the Glowforge in some ways with computer vision technologies. I think the shaper and the Glowforge will become good friends. I hope to buy one for my home shop as well in the nearish future.

@tvdeavers 4 года назад

Great place to find all need information. You have put together a wonderful video. Thank you.

@skylarexplores1950 4 года назад

Thanks for the great video! Just used your referral code and ordered a glowforge plus! Cannot wait to get started!!!

@Nickporter17 4 года назад

Been waiting for this drop! Thanks John!

@ErdbeerkoboldDe 3 года назад

Thank you for this great video! I used your link for my Plus order! Especially for the lists of parameters, a big thank you! Greetings from Germany

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Thank you!!! Congrats on the new Glowforge! I’m currently making a full course if that helps: gfcourse.com/ - I still have a ways to go, but it might help to get things started. If you ever need any help, please feel free to reach out. I’ve been working with a lot of new materials and will be updating the materials videos soon.

@ScrapCatStudio 2 года назад

Thank you for the information! As a newbie I appreciate all the information I can get. Great resource.

@JohnKuiphoff 2 года назад

Thank you! Let me know if you ever have any questions :)

@erikschannel 2 года назад

Wow they're so much useful information is video and has inspired me to try new things thank you

@mjmccoy97 3 года назад

John -- this is an enormously valuable reference. Thanks!!

@csherwoodb 3 года назад

Your data sheet is amazing! Thank you! Hope you have plans for more videos soon!

@FirstUPdaGREAT 3 года назад

This video was super helpful and top tier quality! If you aren’t sponsored by Glowforge and did this on your own, JUST WOW! (The bone bit at the end threw me off but it was funny lol)

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Thanks so much! No, I'm not sponsored by Glowforge yet. ha! In case you're interested, I started to work on a Beginners Glowforge course: gfcourse.com/ - I'll be working on it throughout the summer and plan to walk through a lot more materials. Thanks again for watching!

@julianalimones1627 4 года назад

Awesome tutorial/info video John! Thank you :)

@LizzieWestBathandBody 3 года назад

Ok first off as a former owner of a LMI ( Laser Machining Inc, Somerset Wisconsin) machine, Corian and any poured solid surface material should be sandblasted using a photo emulsion screen template. It's toxic and will give your shop help headaches, (Workman's comp waiting to happen! Includes cultured marble too unless well ventilated!) I would like to know if the 40 or 45 Pro can cut Melamine, do you have a test? Expanded Foam... the kind used to insulate a house with that Halloween Prop makers use for tombstones and other things. Thank you in advance and subscribed for new content!!!

@ACNailedIt 4 года назад

Great video John! Man, you're putting out some fantastic work, and this one will be a reference for me in the future when I buy a laser 💪💪💪

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Thanks, Alan! They're really nice machines.

@reny...2080 4 года назад

U explained everything.. literally everything.👌👍♥️

@houseofmimi656 2 года назад

Such a great video! Wow --- definitely subscribing!

@JohnKuiphoff 2 года назад

Thank you!

@cheecho2001 4 года назад

Great video John! Very informational and well put together.

@carlalevintt2771 2 года назад

You're THE best. THANKS for all the knowledge and the settings

@TroytheMaker 4 года назад

This is so dope! 👍🏾

@cherylmoors3455 2 года назад

Thanks so much for this highly useful information.

@brawl0621 4 года назад

Great Job John! The video came out Great!!!

@christopherriveracafe 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. For the Ultrasuede, the link from your spreadsheet seems to be old. I'm trying to find the right material to use to engrave. Any update on the link?

@kendalplanas9937 3 года назад

Super helpful stuff here! The bone threw me for a loop 😂

@mahreeortiz 3 года назад

Great video John.

@hugoender 4 года назад

Amazing video! Of all the youtube referral codes, yours is the one I will use if I decide to buy a Glowforge. The amount of time, effort, and attention to detail is amazing!

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Thank you very much! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any help with the Glowforge. It’s an amazing machine.

@hugoender 4 года назад

John Kuiphoff I ordered one so you should be seeing a $100 credit from me. Keep these great videos coming!

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

@@hugoender Thanks, Hugo! Getting the $100 credit notification from Glowforge made my day (I thought that it may have come from you)! ha! I plan on using those credits to purchase supplies for an inlay tutorial video that I'm still trying to work out / research. I'm also finishing up a new video that shows how to cut thicker materials using custom laser cut router templates - it should be out early next week. Thanks again and congrats on the new Glowforge!

@arisguz 3 года назад

Thank you very much. This is exactly what I was looking for.

@ScottFerence 3 года назад

Just bought our Glowforge Pro with your referral code. Thanks for this video!

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Thank you, Scott! That’s fantastic! If you ever need any help, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to help! I’m also making a Glowforge course this summer. If it helps, you can sign up for free: gfcourse.com

@diamondnynic Год назад

How will it work with sea shells? Flat or rounded surfaces, looking for best way to etch for sea shells in general. Ty

@amycgx 2 года назад

Game changer, thank you!

@reggycide 4 года назад

Really enjoyed this. I'm about to get into some larger scale cutting and this was very useful

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Thanks so much! I appreciate it.

@suzyqcraft321 3 года назад

Awesome video definitely using this for a reference video!

@beverlylee6357 Год назад

how do you have so few subscribers! This is fantastic

@jessicaodett9376 Год назад

Well done. Very informative. Thank you.

@melissasonntag347 Год назад

What about tempered hard board? What settings would you recommend for cutting and engraving? I am planning g a craft that I would paint, so I am thinking I would need to have the rough side be the front of the finished product. Can a piece be cut and engraved at the same time, or would you cut it out and then engrave it?

@jimpalmer6752 3 года назад

Just got my Basic. New to all this. Very helpfull

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Thanks, Jim! I'm putting together a Beginners Glowforge Course at the moment. It's still pretty early in the process - it'll be finished in May 2021. Feel free to sign up! It'll cover setup, design software, materials, tips, maintenance, and interviews: gfcourse.teachable.com/

@jimpalmer6752 3 года назад

@@JohnKuiphoff thank you I just might

@bonnieweaver8072 2 года назад

Love your ideas, thanks

@olivedrabdesigns5715 Год назад

Awesome clip! I’ve got around 5 yards of moss green ultrasuede I’d love to engrave on any idea what setting I should use on the Glowforge Pro?

@dalebond2995 2 года назад

Have not got one yet, but witching you I need to get one soon, all i need is help getting started.

@JohnKuiphoff 2 года назад

Hi, Dale! I've done so much more with the Glowforge since recording this video. ha! It's an awesome machine. I'm happy to do a quick Zoom or phone call with you to help you get started if you're interested. Just shoot me an email at kuiphoff@gmail.com and we'll set something up. I'm around most of the day tomorrow and pretty much all weekend. It's pretty easy to make your money back on the machine while you're learning how to use it. Thanks for watching and we'll talk soon!

@dalebond2995 2 года назад

How do I get your sitting, having a hard time getting the power and the speed, still trying. My $500.00 didn't get taken off my price. Is there a way to help me. Thanks, love your editorial. Need more thanks

@dalebond2995 2 года назад

I haven't watched you for awhile, getting my Glowforge Pro, setup, got it back in Feb, I'm ready to get down to work. If you have time I would really like a class. Thanks 😊

@JohnKuiphoff 2 года назад

@@dalebond2995 Hi, Dale! I should be around on Wednesday or Thursday. Feel free to email me some times that you’re available and we can chat! Thanks!

@dalebond2995 2 года назад

@@JohnKuiphoff any time you have time I will be home all day, Wednesday or Thursday, thanks

@Crystalwren 4 года назад

Wow, thank you! This is great info!

@pejdpink Год назад

I really like your videos!!!

@emeryhope 4 года назад

So informative!! Thank you!

@northerndust 3 года назад

This is an amazing and informative video!!

@BrentGe0rge 4 года назад

Amazing video, full of great content! Great production value as well. If I may make a small piece of constructive criticism for future videos. Try to not let the music over power your dialogue. There are a few moments in your video where you get pretty drowned out by that music track! I''m looking forward to seeing more content on this channel!

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Brent George Hi, Brent! Thanks so much for the kind words! Absolutely, I’ll keep the music volume in mind. I’m learning a lot with each new video - I’m in the middle of filming and editing a laser cut router template video now and already see things I’d like to improve for the next one. It’s funny... it took years to get good at woodworking - I’m not sure why i expected to be good at video stuff immediately. Ha! I do appreciate any honest feedback as it will make future content better.

@3DJapan 3 года назад

4:16 Or mustard apparently. Much cheaper than the spray.

@andreaalaniz8206 3 года назад

the best video I've seen yet

@KAYSHAFOX 2 года назад

Could you do fabrics like neoprene and lycra??

@ChesneyAdventures 4 года назад

Love the video! Can you engrave text into wood that has been lightly painted, using the glowforge? Thank you.

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Chesney Adventures Thanks so much! Absolutely - although you might want to put some of that paper masking on it so that you don’t get soot on your paint (blue painters tape also works in a pinch as long as you don’t overlap it). But I’d you do get soot on your paint, a magic eraser or mild soap and water usually works. Also, it goes without saying... you’d want to avoid anything with old lead paint on it. Ha! Thanks for watching!

@toquesha 3 года назад

Question what's the size of the black tray?? Well guess it doesn't matter if I have the pro I can feed it through the passthrough but again I dont know the size

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

It’s about 12 inches by 20 inches. I have the pro which helps if I need to cut something larger. Although, most of what I need to engrave or cut for clients tends to be smaller... so the Glowforge has worked out so far :)

@arleenrobertson7050 4 года назад

Great video! Thanskfor the helpful lists.

@craftsquirrel3418 4 года назад

Best video - thank you!

@richardwhite8794 2 года назад

Great stuff Thank you

@nicoleshort1391 3 года назад

This is amazing!! Thanks for this vid!

@kochykoo 3 года назад

When you engraved that powder coat did it melt the powder on the edges??? How deep will that engraved on the metal???

@emmanuelfregene5650 2 года назад

Awesome video! Do you know of a service that can cut colored anodized aluminum pieces into specific shapes?

@luvofhislifex 2 года назад

Hi John I’m very new to your channel. I’m Also from New Jersey where are a few good place to buy material from here in Nj such as Acrylic and plastics.

@JohnKuiphoff 2 года назад

Thank you! I order most of my acrylic online from Houston Acrylic, Maker Stock or Canal Plastics. Canal Plastics is a great place to go (it's on Canal Street in Manhattan) if you'd like to see everything in person..

@capriscraftycreations3909 3 года назад

Lots of great info!

@williamtolbert356 2 года назад

hey so the paper masking it says it has vinyl in it and should not be used for laser engraving?? May want to edit that part out so people dont inhale nasty fumes

@JohnKuiphoff 2 года назад

Hi William - I believe that they started putting that that disclaimer on there as a CYA. The product was originally designed for vinyl transfer, but it is widely used for laser cutting. It should be perfectly safe. If you check out the comments for the product, you’ll find that the mass majority of people use this for laser masking. I also ran the paper through a vinyl test to double check that it was okay. I will link to another product though if I can find one that works as well. In fact, I’ll look around today for an alternative. Someone else also reached out to me recently with the same concern. I really appreciate you reaching out. Thanks!

@robininaba4569 5 месяцев назад

Thank you John, did you use your GF to cut the Corian or just engrave it?

@JohnKuiphoff 5 месяцев назад

I engraved the Corian with my Glowforge. However, it was cut using my CNC machine. You might be able to cut it with a laser, but it would probably take a few passes.

@mckaylundtuttle7962 3 года назад

question? why do you prefer your engraves to have such slow speeds and low powers? instead of going a little quicker to save time?

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Generally, the slower engraves just look a lot nicer. Even when using a faster machine like an Epilog, slowing it way down gives it time to burn darker and evenly. You’ll see this when cutting, too. For example, if you cut fast with high power, you’ll scorch the corners a bit when the laser makes a turn. Keeping things a bit slower makes the engraving or cutting more even. With that said, I’d I’m creating a jig or a prototype, I’ll engrave the piece quickly just to get it done.

@mckaylundtuttle7962 3 года назад

@@JohnKuiphoff ya I tried your settings compared to other recommendations and your settings look way better! Thanks!

@sweetstreetcakery3625 3 года назад

Great video and very informative

@omgitsamandabbyx 3 года назад

I bought aluminum name plates, but i don't think their anodized aluminum. would this still work? can i just use cermark on it and engrave like usual?

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Yes, you should be able to use Cermark on raw aluminum. In my experience, raw aluminum has been more difficult to mark than other metals - I'm not sure why. Although, I haven't marked aluminum all that much. I do work with a lot of stainless steel and brass.

@stacywest05 4 года назад

Wow! What an amazing video.

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

Stacy West thank you, Stacy! I’m working with my Glowforge to prototype parts as we speak :)

@amandagreen4821 3 года назад

Can you cut ( Depth)and engrave sterling silver? Also when you have finished making a ring can you engrave words or patterns on the outside and inside of the ring? What about sea glass and pebble engraving too? Thankyou

@JohnKuiphoff 3 года назад

Hi Amanda! I believe that you can only "mark" a small portion of the outside of a sterling silver with the Glowforge. The marking on metal doesn't actually have any depth at all. Rings are usually engraved using a different kind of machine (either a small dentist-like drill or a specialized CNC machine). With that said, sea glass and pebble engraving works great with the Glowforge. I'll cover both of those in the course that I'm creating: gfcourse.com/ - Thanks for watching!

@KyleTO7 3 года назад

Awesome video! I was really hoping you'd engrave the agates though :p

@angelmonge1333 3 года назад

On the material...how think of a piece can you put on the Glowforge for engraving.

@CharlieUSA 2 года назад

Hey John, can you please give a brand/link for your masking paper? Thanks!

@CharlieUSA 2 года назад

Just saw the link, sorry and thanks for this awesome video!

@Biancaa_camacho 2 года назад

Wow thank you

@nilesbrandon4217 2 года назад

Hey John! Quick question! First your video is terrific. I'm just getting into stainless steel etching and wanted to know how long it took the machine to etch out the Stainless Steel sample in the video. I have an 11" x 4" piece of Stainless Steel that I'm wondering how long it would take, etching mostly medium-sized text on it. Thank you!

@JohnKuiphoff 2 года назад

Hi Niles, I'm guessing about 10 - 15 minutes to mark your stainless steel. Although, if you send me your file, I can tell you exactly how long it would take. Also, if you send me one of your stainless steel plates and your file, I'm happy to run it and mail it back to you so that you can see how it looks. Just send your file to kuiphoff[at]gmail.com - thanks!!!

@deenawillis1597 4 года назад

Hey, John thanks for the informative video. Can you do porcelain tile. What would the settings be. I didn’t see it on the list of materials. TIA.

@jackharris9740 4 года назад

Super helpful video. Thanks!

@DelaneyFarmer 2 года назад

Any particular handheld sander you recommend? Great video!

@ValueDrivenLife2024 2 года назад

This was awesome. I'm interested in your course when will it launch. I have a question about the canvas...was that a traditional canvas wrapped around wood? Did you take the canvas off the frame? I didn't think it would fit in the glowforge...too thick...

@JohnKuiphoff 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I appreciate it. I didn't take the canvas off of the frame initially. You're right, it was too thick at first... so I removed the crumb tray and put a few pieces of wood under it to get it to the right height (using the no math tool). Also, we're inviting students to sign up for the course early (the full course will be launched in February 2022). Early backers get immediate access to the "unfinished course" - you'll see content as it's being uploaded to the course. Early backers also get a 1:1 tutoring session with me: glowforgeforbeginners.com/

@RMwrapsllc 4 года назад

Hello John Where else can you buy laser material? Glowforge shop is out of stock most of the time. I need clear acrylic and plywood material, bad. I have a big order coming.

@JohnKuiphoff 4 года назад

I've used makerstock.com (a local company for me) and estreetplastics.com for acrylic quite a bit. Although, I haven't found anything as nice as the Glowforge proofgrade plywood anywhere else. I've tried a few different sources and the Glowforge Proofgrade plywood is just so much nicer and always flat. With that said, I often use my drum sander to make thinner solid wood for projects that don't need the stability that plywood affords. This question comes up a lot on the Glowforge Users Group on Facebook.

@christopherbrush 4 года назад

This video and your google sheet is probably going to singlehandedly save me thousands of hours of setup. I see you mentioned evo foam. I googled it and most of the results are for eva foam. Do you happen to know if a laser does eva foam? Because if so, that greatly helps with cosplay.