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  • May 21, 2021

    Manually Changing Cut Settings

    Glowforge material will automatically insert cut settings through a QR code. When using material other than GF produced, one must manually enter cut settings. We have tested the materials and given cut settings for all of our material at the...

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  • May 6, 2021

    Hints For Engraving Acrylic

    Acrylic engraves with a nicer look if you defocus the lens first.  To do this you manually set the focus.  When I engrave ⅛” acrylic, I usually set the focus at .3 for an even and smoother engrave.  Trying different...

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  • April 2, 2021

    Working with Manual Mode on a Glowforge

    The materials we sell may be a little different in thickness than the proof grade material that Glowforge sells. Because of this we suggest that instead of using the presets on your Glowforge for our products, you use the settings...

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  • What are "living hinges" and how do you use them?
    March 31, 2021

    What are "living hinges" and how do you use them?

    Living Hinges create movement in usually non-flexible objects. They are most often used in wood but can also be used with other materials like, acrylic, veneers and much more. There are many features that go into making a living hinge...

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  • February 16, 2021

    Sticker Removal

    Removing stickers! It’s a problem right? It’s like getting a new toy as a kid. The toy is brand new, pristine. You’re all excited to start playing with it. But first you have to remove that pesky sticker. You scratch,...

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  • February 16, 2021

    Reducing Scorching to Boards

    Scorching on a beautiful board! Unless your intent was to keep scorch marks for a rustic look, they can mess up the visual aesthetic of your project.  Let’s go over scorching real quick. Scorching happens at virtually any setting, after...

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  • February 16, 2021

    Glowforge Preset Cut Settings

    Glowforge Proofgrade Materials include a QR code that is recognized by the Glowforge and automatically inputs the settings. Alternatively one can select the material like Thick Draftboard, Medium Black Acrylic, Thin Cherry Veneer etc.

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  • February 16, 2021

    Recommended Cut Settings

    You can select a Glowforge material close to what you are cutting, but that may or may not work. Or it may be a slower speed than you really need and so causes unnecessary amount of scorching. So it is...

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