Learn Laser Cutting & Engraving Free

Start with Drag Engrave EVERYTHING!! (11 min, Carbide 3D), then How To Laser Cut Acrylic for a Gift with a Full Spectrum Muse Laser Cutter (13 min, 3D Printing Nerd). All 86 lessons here are free, from the teachers' own official uploads. You'll need diode laser engraver, laser safety glasses, plywood sheets for laser and a few more basics (about $440 of kit).

What you'll need

Diode laser engraver: Engrave and cut wood, leather and more. - View on Amazon
Laser safety glasses: Matched to your laser's wavelength.
Plywood sheets for laser: Practice and product stock.
Honeycomb bed: Clean cuts, fewer burn marks.
Inline exhaust fan: Smoke out, not in your room.

Lessons

Drag Engrave EVERYTHING!! (11 min, Carbide 3D, Intermediate)
How To Laser Cut Acrylic for a Gift with a Full Spectrum Muse Laser Cutter (13 min, 3D Printing Nerd, Intermediate)
How to 3D ENGRAVE with Glowforge to create depth, dimension, & texture (37 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
How to Engrave PHOTOS - perfect for weddings, gifts, & home decor! (46 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Making Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs - Drag Engraved vs Machined Examples (9 min, Carbide 3D, Intermediate)
From Start to Finish: Map Making (20 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Meet Glowforge Spark LIVE! (65 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
The 10 Things You Need To Know About Making Money with Glowforge (31 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
7 Things You Need to Know About the NEW Glowforge Spark! (64 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Custom Laser Cut Tokens with Trace - Glowforge 3D Laser Printer (5 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Glowforge Gift Guide Live! (42 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
How to Print a Custom Photo Puzzle with Glowforge (44 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Making Money with Glowforge: 10 Tips (29 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Printing on FOOD with Lasers! (34 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
10 Things You Need to Know Before You get a Glowforge (30 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Cozy Crafternoon: National Parks Edition (47 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Earrings 3 Ways - Live Prints + Everything You Need to Know about Glowforge (44 min, Glowforge, Beginner)
Glowforge Masterclass: Printing Custom Stamps (38 min, Glowforge, Advanced)
Introducing Magic Canvas (Something's Coming...LIVE) (48 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Making Money with Glowforge + a Passthrough Sneak-Peek (23 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Print Your Way to Profit, Live (56 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Printing the Perfect Party with Glowforge - LIVE! (47 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
All About Kerf - How to Create Perfect Inlays & Fits, Every Time! (23 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Design 101 - Designing for Glowforge, LIVE (42 min, Glowforge, Beginner)
Glowforge for Educators: from STEM to Theatre, Library Makerspaces, Lessons Plans, & more! (54 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Learn to Build a Perfect Box! (29 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Mini Maker Faire Seattle 2016 - Glowforge 3D Laser Printer (31 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
NEW! Making Money with Glowforge Pro (61 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Printing on Stone, Live! Sandstone, Slate, and more (50 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
10 Things to Know Before You Get a Glowforge + custom gifts at the push of a button (38 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Black Friday with Glowforge - Holiday Prints Live! (31 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Cozy Crafternoon: Making Summer Memories (59 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Designing for Glowforge - Create a Custom Calendar in Minutes! (37 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Gorgeous Engraved Acrylic Custom Wedding & Event Signage in Minutes! (34 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
How to Design for Glowforge - Print LIVE with us! (48 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Masterclass: Make Wood Bend with a Living Hinge (25 min, Glowforge, Advanced)
Printing Live with Glowforge: Custom IKEA Pegboard Accessories (49 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Printing on Stone: Standstone, Slate, River Rock, and more! (53 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Setting Up a New Material: EVA Foam (32 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Glowforge Workshop Takeover with John K! (28 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
How to Design for Glowforge - Customize Every Print in our Holiday Gift Guide! (31 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
IKEA Hacks: Customizing a Stool (29 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
(Restream) Print Your Way to a Profit: 10 Tips for Making Money with Glowforge (53 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Step by Step: Gorgeous Acrylic Earrings (12 min, Glowforge, Beginner)
Top 10 Things to Know Before You Get a Glowforge (37 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
10 Things You Need to Know Before You get a Glowforge + A Cardboard Costume Print (31 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Create a Custom Wedding with Glowforge (restream) (37 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Daydream to Dream Job: Scale Your Sales with Batch Printing Hacks! (46 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Glowforge Design 101, Live! (37 min, Glowforge, Beginner)
IKEA Hacks with Glowforge Episode 1 Organization Station (19 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
IKEA Hacks with Glowforge Episode 2: DIY Bar Cart (21 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Passthrough: Print a Giant Model Bi-Plane with us! (49 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Pro Passthrough Live - print a 4' London Skyline with us! (37 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Removing the Crumb Tray (+ print on a glass bottle!) (19 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Building a Business Class 1 - Printing a Best-Seller with Glowforge (18 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Cozy Crafternoon - Make a Bingo Card with us! (49 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Custom Glowforge escutcheon ("button cover") (27 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Daydream to Dream Job: The Maker's Guide to Seasonal Selling ft. Kim Coffin (40 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Glowforge for Education - Live Demo and Chat (35 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)
Learn to Print a 4 Foot Name Sign (31 min, Glowforge, Intermediate)