We have published a few posts about making vinyl craft and paper craft. These are mostly done using a cutting machine such as Cricut, Silhouette, or many other brands.
If you’re happy with using a cutting machine and want to explore more, it’s time to delve into another type of crafts, which is laser cutting and engraving crafts.
These are a couple of things laser machines can do: engraving and cutting of leather, wood, and other materials. Quite an upgrade from your cutting machine at home, right?
Laser cutting is a great way to create unique and personalized gifts, decorations, and keepsakes. We have quite a few SVG files intended for laser machines. Let’s check out some laser cutting ideas worth trying!
Laser engrave these Christmas images onto a glass piece and add the Christmas quotes on a wooden blank. You can also edit these sayings to your family member or friend’s name. They’ll be reminded of you every time they see them.
Pick up a wooden board and engrave a special message or the recipient’s name onto it. This makes for a thoughtful and practical gift for any occasion.
Engrave a decorative sign for your home’s kitchen or a grandmother’s kitchen. These signs make great home décor pieces and can add warmth to the place where love is poured into each home meal. Tip: using a real cutting board will make it more fitting.
Pick up some boards, cut with a laser cutting machine, paint accordingly, and assemble with some glue. This creates a unique and memorable piece of art that can be displayed in any room.
Designs for Christmas and Halloween are available in Drizy Studio as well.
Laser cut and engrave a custom piece of jewelry, such as a earrings, necklace, or bracelet. We’re using a floral mandala design here, but you can also cut names or initials. This makes for a thoughtful and sentimental gift.
This one is a true laser cutting and engraving craft. Personalize a keychain by laser cutting and engraving a design and name onto it. This is a great way to make a keychain stand out and show off personality. You can use wood or leather as the material.
This is for a more advanced maker because you will need to assemble all pieces for the clock, including the hands and machine. But it’s worth the challenge if you want to make a clock that is yours only.
These are just a few ideas for laser cutting and engraving crafts. With the ability to customize and create intricate designs, the possibilities for unique and memorable gifts and decorations are endless.
There are a few things to consider when buying a laser cut machine. Unlike cutting machines, laser engraving usually produces a lot of smoke. You want to make sure the machine you buy is safe and can protect you from smoke.
Another thing to consider is the size of craft you will be making. For example, for a wall clock above you would need a board of at least 35 cm wide. Now, finding materials in that size is easy, finding a machine that can cut material of that size is important.
And what matters most is the durability of the machine itself. Consider getting a laser cutting machine that guarantees a long service life of the laser head. Plus points if you can replace it easily.
Because we are so used to using cutting machines, we may have to re-learn a laser cut machine as new. So, some other factors would include whether the machine supports WiFi or not. Can you upload and edit pictures through an application or not?
Among a few laser cut machines I know that are able to create laser cutting and engraving crafts, one that I can recommend that is worth trying is the ELEGOO PHECDA Laser Engraver and Cutter.
This machine checks all the marks I’ve mentioned above, and if that’s not enough, it may reassure you that you don’t need to break the bank to get this high-quality laser engraver and cutter.
It has a cutting power that can cut through metal, leather, wood, and other materials. Users can engrave their own patterns on different materials, not limited to curved objects such as cylinders.
With its durable construction and reliable performance, you can trust that the ELEGOO PHECDA will be your go-to tool for years to come.
In conclusion, laser cutting and engraving craft is worth trying for anyone who is looking to elevate their crafting game. Keep on crafting!
