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 … Read more
Many people ask us if metals can be engraved with CO2 laser machines. In fact, you can engrave metals with a CO2 laser machine using a process in which paints react chemically as the engraving takes place. This is one of the cheapest and quickest ways to engrave metals. What kind of chemicals can I … Read more
Engraving is an art – it gives you the freedom to explore your creative side. There is, however, a downside of being a 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, metals, etc. Choosing the … Read more
Laser engravers can be as expensive as $10,000 or as cheap as $200. The pricier machines are great for industrial applications but if you are looking for a simple laser engraver for making personalized gift items, or starting an engraving business in your garage, a laser engraver under $500 should suffice. After spending hours of … Read more
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 for laser engraving? Vector images are typically more versatile … Read more
The 100-watt laser 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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Laser engraving eye protection is an often overlooked and yet crucial safety precaution. Injuries from laser exposure can be pretty serious so you may want to be more careful. Irrespective of the laser machine you are operating, it is important to take the necessary precautions to avoid any preventable incidents. Is laser engraving eye protection … Read more
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 … Read more
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 damage. If you use the wrong laser engraver on glass, you can just as well kiss … Read more
