Most sophisticated laser engravers go for at-least $10,000. However, these are typically industrial engravers that may be too advanced for your home-based laser engraving business. The good news is you can still kickstart your business with laser engravers that cost half as much. Here is a list of the best laser engravers under $5000. EDITOR’S …
Laser engraving is an art, it gives the creator freedom – a freedom to explore your creative side. There is, however, a downside of being a laser engraving enthusiast, which is the Paradox of Choice. There are so many engravers on the market that can engrave and cut all sorts of materials like wood, acrylic, …
There are two types of images that your laser engraver will work with – raster images or vector images. The two are just different types of computer graphics. So, what is the difference between the two? And which one is better? Is raster or vector better? Vector images are typically more versatile and flexible than …
The 100-watt machine is pretty handy at manufacturing hubs but it is a favorite among hobbyists as well. You can use it to cut through lots of materials for your home-based laser engraving business. But what exactly can a 100 watt laser cut? A 100-watt laser cutter will cut a sheet of aluminum like a stick …
From garments like jackets to stationery and novelty items, leather is a material that adds a touch of finesse and class. But nothing adds sophistication to your leather items than adding a personalized laser engraved image or quote. Can you laser engraver leather?The answer is yes, you can! As long as you have the appropriate …
Starting a profitable laser engraving business takes more than just buying a good laser engraver – you also need to get good designs to engrave on your preferred material. And you can’t just use any image format. For the best results, you may want to use vector files for all your laser engraving and laser …
Name a person who doesn’t like receiving a gift. Can you? Of course not! We all love getting gifts but you know what is even better than a gift? A well-thought gift. And nothing says “I really thought about this gift” than a handcrafted one. Sure, buying a gift from the store is easy but …
Adopted by industrial manufacturers, entrepreneurs, designers, and even hobbyists; laser engraving proves to be the most effective and efficient mechanism of marking and decorating glassware. But glass is brittle and it needs to be handled with care to avoid damaging it. If you use the wrong laser engraver on glass, you can just as well …
COVID-19 has resulted in the loss of lots of jobs and this has led to a spike in demand for a home-based business. If you have an artistic eye, laser engraving might just be what you need to set up a profitable business. All you need is a good laser engraver and some good laser …
From DIY hobbyists that love tinkering around in their garage for the sheer fun of it to solopreneurs with a fullfledged laser engraving business, wood is a great material to work with. Wood gives you such a wide scope of projects and that is why it’s the favorite material for many. But just like any …
Discovered in 1791 in Great Britain, Titanium was named after the Titans of Greek mythology presumably because of its unique robust and yet aesthetically appealing qualities. Its excellent thermal and mechanical properties make it useful for a number of applications in aerospace, sports, medical, and jewelry industries. As the use of titanium for aesthetic purposes …
