I Bought A Laser. Now What?

Understanding Laser Materials | Safe & Unsafe Surfaces to Engrave
Learn which materials are safe to laser-cut or engrave , and which can ruin your project or your lungs. A must-read for every new laser owner. Read more...
What Is a Vector?
Confused about vectors? Learn what vector files are, why they matter in laser engraving, and how to create or convert them for flawless cuts. Read more...
Laser Lingo 101 - The Ultimate 100-Term Glossary for Laser Engravers
Introduction: Speak Laser, Create Confidently When I bought my first laser, I didn’t realize I was entering a new world with its own language, and if you don’t speak it, you’ll waste materials, time, and patience. That’s why I built this Laser Lingo 101 glossary. A complete list of the 100 most common terms every laser owner should know, what they mean, and when they matter. Bookmark this post, because once you start understanding the language, you’ll start mastering your machine. Section 1: Machine & Hardware Basics # Term Meaning... Read more...
Must-Have Laser Tools & Apps | Build Your Maker Toolkit
Discover the must-have accessories, software, and apps that make laser crafting faster, cleaner, and easier. Read more...
From Hobby to Side Hustle — Selling Your Laser Creations
The Leap from Maker to Business Owner You’ve mastered engraving, learned your settings, and made gifts everyone loves.Now people are asking, “Can you make me one?” — and that’s your cue. Turning your laser hobby into a side hustle isn’t about luck; it’s about strategy, systems, and confidence.This guide blends real-world experience from successful makers, Etsy sellers, and laser communities so you can launch with purpose, not panic. Step 1: Lay the Foundation — Know What You’re Selling and Why Before you sell a single product, ask yourself: Who is... Read more...
How to Create Consistent Laser Products
Learn how to achieve consistent laser engraving results, refine your workflow, and identify which projects are hobby-grade versus market-ready. Read more...
I bought my first laser , what do I do?
The Exciting (and Overwhelming) First Step You finally did it — you bought a laser! Whether it’s an xTool, a Glowforge, or a Thunder , or Aeon the possibilities are endless: signs, gifts, jewelry, even business branding. But let’s be real — when you unboxed it, you probably felt a mix of excitement and panic. Power, speed, materials, safety… it’s a lot. When I first set up my own laser, I didn’t even know where to start. That’s why I started this blog series, “I Bought a Laser, Now What?”... Read more...