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143 Things to Make on a Glowforge

I talk pretty constantly about how much I love my Glowforge laser cutter, but I'm often stumped when the inevitable happens… someone asks what it can do, and I basically forget. I know it can do a million things, and that I'm making new stuff every single day, but sometimes it's overwhelming!

People come into the Glowforge User Group all the time, asking what it can do, that they're thinking about ordering one, but that they want to know what people are making.Well, I compiled a list! While this is in no way comprehensive, it's a good starting point. The Glowforge can cut a variety of materials, including wood, leather, and acrylic up to about 1/2″ Special thanks to the members of the Glowforge group who gave me permission to share their images; please support these incredible artists if their work catches your eye! 

143 Glowforge Project Ideas

  1. Custom picture frame
  2. Wooden “Save the Date” magnets
  3. Kid's chore chart
  4. Laser-marked metal flask
  5. Custom Mickey ears
  6. Jewelry Organizer Tree
  7. Wooden earrings

    Earrings available at Pew Pew Lasercraft

  8. Baby's First Christmas ornament
  9. Trinket Box
  10. Wooden notebook cover
  11. Weekly pill organizer
  12. Pencil case
  13. Easel for tabletop display
  14. Christmas Countdown Tree

  1. Leather wallet
  2. Leather tote bag
  3. Perfectly cut appliques
  4. Perfectly cut quilting shapes
  5. Engraved tile coasters
  6. Etched denim
  7. Personalized Clipboards
  8. Edge-lit Sign

  1. Customized Nightlight
  2. Custom Doorbell Cover
  3. “Welcome Friends” sign
  4. Family Communications Center bulletin board
  5. Card storage box
  6. Corrugated cardboard prototypes
  7. Vase
  8. Novelty lapel pins
  9. Acrylic “stained glass”
  10. “Hello” sign

    Photo: Jeanine Torres

  1. Detailed maps as art
  2. Topographical map of favorite locations
  3. Personalized keychain
  4. Anodized Aluminum pet tag
  5. Layered artwork shadowbox
  6. Wooden notebook cover
  7. Personalized leather pencil case
  8. Family mantra wall hanging
  9. Beloved pet memorial plaque
  10. Stacking rings
  11. Novelty necklace

  1. Namecards for a dinner party
  2. Menu for dinner party
  3. Wine bottle gift box
  4. Presentation box
  5. Trinket tray
  6. Serving tray
  7. Etched photo placard
  8. House number display
  9. Cork coasters
  10. Tile trivet
  11. Engraved tile for backsplash
  12. Lightswitch plates
  13. Edge lit lightsaber

    Photo: Lizz Porter (Hey that's me!)

  1. Custom greeting card
  2. Custom Monopoly board
  3. Chess Set
  4. Mahjong tiles
  5. Customized Cribbage board
  6. Cutout cake topper
  7. Cupcake decorations
  8. Cable ties
  9. Clutch purse
  10. Decorative votive holder

  1. Leather watch band
  2. Favorite saying wall hanging
  3. Challenge coin
  4. Awards
  5. Shirt buttons
  6. Dollhouse
  7. Phone charging holder
  8. Cross-stitch templates
  9. Princess tiara
  10. Open/Closed sign
  11. “Today's Specials” sign
  12. Plant labels
  13. Halloween mask
  14. Personalized cutting board

    Photo: Claudio Braga

  1. Customized wooden spoons
  2. Lampshade
  3. Cookie Cutters
  4. Leather bookmark
  5. Wood veneer bookmark
  6. Wood slice ornaments
  7. Baby mobile
  8. Inspirational saying hanging
  9. Fidget spinner toy
  10. Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid jewelry

  1. Salt cellar
  2. Wooden postcard
  3. Wine bottle organizer
  4. Paint tube organizer
  5. Pencil cup
  6. Glasses holder
  7. Tissue box cover
  8. Coffee cup sleeve
  9. Leather keychain
  10. Embellished leather belt
  11. Acrylic buttons
  12. Custom clock face

  1. Cryptex puzzle
  2. 3D model motorcycle
  3. Themed napkin rings
  4. Etched phone case
  5. Toy camera 
  6. Stencils
  7. Gear puzzle
  8. Light fixtures
  9. Mini ukelele
  10. 3D model dinosaur
  11. Ornament display stand
  12. Leather lace bracelet
  13. Leather rolled flowers
  14. Handpainted leather masks

  1. Etched Macbook (!!!)
  2. 5th anniversary wooden gift
  3. Custom Catan board
  4. Perpetual calendar
  5. Wool felt coasters
  6. Wedding Guest Display

    Photo: Jennifer Wyles

  1. Personalized mirror
  2. 3D printer case
  3. Articulating robot arm
  4. Wedding table centerpieces
  5. Embroidered wooden bookmarks
  6. Desktop Lighting

  1. Low poly animal model
  2. Tooth Fairy box
  3. Cookies for Santa tray
  4. Paper pop-up cards
  5. Glassware garnishes
  6. Swizzle sticks
  7. Tangram set
  8. Custom Keyboard Mount

    Photo: Jean-Marie Cannie

  1. Checker board
  2. Ribbon spool organizer
  3. Chess set
  4. Compartmented battery organizer
  5. Center console organizer for car
  6. Dice tower for tabletop gaming
  7. Succulent wall hanging

 

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Comments

  1. Jared Boulter says

    Thank you for making this I just purchased and used your referral! Have you been able to support yourself off this machine or is it just for fun?!

    Reply

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