Makerspace Equipment Guides: Glowforge Plus Laser Cutter
Instructional content for users of the Makerspace.
Glowforge Plus Laser Cutter: General Information
The Glowforge App
You can access the Glowforge app by going to https://app.glowforge.com/. Anyone can access the free version. If you are working in the Makerspace, you will have access to the premiere features as well.
Using the Glowforge App
- Tips and Tricks: Glowforge AppCommunity-generated tips for getting started with the Glowforge App.
- Glowforge App: Vector Files Made EasyAn intro to how the Glowforge App sees your vector files, with tips on how to optimize your designs for the Glowforge.
- Aligning Double-Sided EngavingsA guide for using the Glowforge App to align double-sided engraving projects.
Glowforge Project Tutorials
- Print a Gift of Good MeasureThis tutorial guides you through the creation of an item from the Glowforge catalog, a multi-purpose measuring tool.
- Trace a Drawing with GlowforgeHow to take a hand-drawn image and convert it to laser cutting using the Glowforge.
- Make a Gift Tag from ScratchA tutorial on creating a customized gift tag, using Inkscape and the Glowforge App.
Vector Design for Laser Cutting
General Vector Design
- Laser Design BasicsA document from the Glowforge Community with introductory informaton of designing for laser cutting.
- Intro to Vector DrawingA collection of resources and software for learning vector drawing.
- The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Designing Glowforge Files Using Adobe IllustratorA simple yet very helpful guide on creating files in Illustrator for the Glowforge.