Is there "Uber for laser engraving"?
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Free registration at the forum removes this block.There is definitely an opening for one click custom laser engraved product - I am working on it at shlasers.com - soon! Comments welcome. Here is a competitor Engraved Gifts & Promotional Products - Lilac Laser Engraved GiftsIs there "Uber for laser engraving"?
Good to see someone working on it, Jeff.There is definitely an opening for one click custom laser engraved product - I am working on it at shlasers.com - soon! Comments welcome. Here is a competitor Engraved Gifts & Promotional Products - Lilac Laser Engraved Gifts
I have a question for somebody, who has knowledge about engravers.
I enjoyed reading this thread and started to research more about engravers. First I found out, that there are much cheaper engravers, that can do the same work as Glowforge. Since I live in poorer country, I would go for cheaper.
I discussed it with my friend and he's big into guns. Is such type of a engraver as (Glowforge) suitable for stippling designs to polymer part of a gun?
He could potentially throw dozens of customers at me, if I could do such work with this 40W CO2 laser.
I did some research and seems like PMAGs for some reason can't be engraved with CO2 laser.I'm not sure what kind of polymer guns you. In general, Glowforge should cut polymer just fine. But the article below would suggest that it might not work for gun material depending on the type of polymer.
How To Use a Laser Engraver to Customize PMAGs - The Mag Life
Do you like to add a little customization to your firearms? Sure you can paint your gun and parts but did you know you can use a laser engraver to customize PMAGs? San Antonio Laser Engraving has some cool engraved PMAGsgunmagwarehouse.com
I haven't tried anything like this in my GF, but maybe I will soon just to see how it goes. From the article above, it seems like you might need a different (more expensive) kind of laser.
I have a question for somebody, who has knowledge about engravers.
I enjoyed reading this thread and started to research more about engravers. First I found out, that there are much cheaper engravers, that can do the same work as Glowforge. Since I live in poorer country, I would go for cheaper.
I discussed it with my friend and he's big into guns. Is such type of a engraver as (Glowforge) suitable for stippling designs to polymer part of a gun?
He could potentially throw dozens of customers at me, if I could do such work with this 40W CO2 laser.
I never posted another video after the first 10 or so. Been earning passive income from referrals ever since. With those 10 videos, my laser channel has grown to nearly 1,200 subscribers.I was just thinking about this thread this morning and wondered how this side business was going. Are you still posting videos and making revenue? Doing custom engraving jobs?
Man, the creativity of some people, and the ability to execute on that creativity just blows my mind.Here's a Glowforge Etsy store with a creative idea that seems to be doing well.
OneStarAway - Etsy
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They've sold a ton of DIY Kits that were cut on the Glowforge. The one in the image is priced at $79.00.
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wowSure, here's some different things in wood and acrylic. I prefer working with acrylic since it's more clean and I can make lights out of it. Wood is fun too, but more challenging.
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Yeah. I feel very “linear” sometimes.Man, the creativity of some people, and the ability to execute on that creativity just blows my mind.
Hey @Lex DeVille would you mind sharing your affiliate link
impressive i like the idea and your motivation, currently i am doing digital fabric paintings and have my own equipment for printing, its a good business, already delivering in bulk to clients in four countries, clients happy i am happy.Earlier this year I bought a brand new $4,000 laser engraver. Then I started a laser engraving side hustle business. I did all of this without paying anything out of pocket. Here's how...
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Step 1 - Choose a Laser (I chose Glowforge)
Step 2 - Get Financing (I used a USAA personal loan)
Step 3 - Order Laser
Step 4 - Learn the Fundamentals of Engraving (practice on free materials they send)
Step 5 - Find Niche Forums/FB Groups and create products they will love
Step 6 - Offer those people the product
Step 7 - Create a YouTube channel
Step 8 - Post some videos about laser engraving as a business (I have 10 I think)
Step 9 - Add laser affiliate link in video description
That's it. My whole process. My monthly laser payment is like $136 and I make anywhere from $120 to $600 in sales per month (I only have one product for sale and only listed on one private forum).
Each month I also make affiliate sales. Last month I made somewhere around $700 in affiliate sales through my YT link and this month I've earned at least $200 in affiliates. I haven't paid anything out of pocket for the laser and my affiliate link is only listed on YT.
I run this as a super low-maintenance side hustle for now. It's not a priority. This exact process could be repeated in the laser market, or with other maker market tools.
You can take this much much further than I've gone and you can do it without a website, without any experience, without a degree, and without any money.
K go do it. No excuses, thanks.
Thanks, @Lex DeVille for this valuable walk-through. Really interesting!
I've been looking into starting something similar for the past couple of weeks. Thinking about getting engraver and also uv-printer. Was planning to use my own money but getting funding.. hmm not a bad idea!
Okay, never heard of these here in Estonia. Have to check it out. Could be useful!now I've added the Cricut Explore Air 2
Wow that looks amazing good job on thatSure, here's some different things in wood and acrylic. I prefer working with acrylic since it's more clean and I can make lights out of it. Wood is fun too, but more challenging.
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These are F*cking awesome!!!!! I have dogs and it would be great to create a dog on acrylic for people! How do i get started? Like putting lights on the acrylic, lazer cutting it, any finishes i'd have to do? I dont have alot of money so will a budget lazer cutter do? I can really see myself setting up shop here with the dog nicheSure, here's some different things in wood and acrylic. I prefer working with acrylic since it's more clean and I can make lights out of it. Wood is fun too, but more challenging.
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I purchased the LED base pre-made, but it's easy to order LED light strips if you want to build/cut your own base. When you use acrylic, the light shines on one side (in the examples it's the bottom side) and then travels along the cut and engraved areas to light up the piece.These are F*cking awesome!!!!! I have dogs and it would be great to create a dog on acrylic for people! How do i get started? Like putting lights on the acrylic, lazer cutting it, any finishes i'd have to do? I dont have alot of money so will a budget lazer cutter do? I can really see myself setting up shop here with the dog niche
Yes that process was very helpful it's a gem and i'm looking into this as i'm an digital artist (I drew my profile picture) i have so many ideas. I've came across this before but the person on instagram was really stuck up and stubborn to help someone with usuful tips. I'm glade you posted this and i will now go away and do some researchI purchased the LED base pre-made, but it's easy to order LED light strips if you want to build/cut your own base. When you use acrylic, the light shines on one side (in the examples it's the bottom side) and then travels along the cut and engraved areas to light up the piece.
Most lasers can cut acrylic, but you'd have to do your own research into the laser you're considering. I don't know anything about lasers other than Glowforge. That said, I outlined a proven process to purchase a Glowforge without any cash upfront. Referral commissions paid for my Glowforge. I didn't pay anything out of pocket. It doesn't get much more budget-friendly than that.
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