The Glowforge Pro is a "laser printer" that cuts, engraves, and scores many different types of materials quickly and with precision. The software is downloaded and ready to use on our computers. Or download the the software at home, sign up for an account, and design a project. When your design project is ready, come in and produce the finished product.
Review the Glowforge Safety guidelines here.
While in use-
General Safety Reminders
Review the Glowforge Pro user manual.
Glowforge offers a series of videos covering all the basics. To view the full series click here or go to Glowforge YouTube.
The Glowforge Print web app is free. It includes a built-in materials library.
LinkedIn Learning is an educational site with video courses to help you develop your business, creative, and technology skills. Each course is taught by an industry professional who is excited to share their knowledge with you. This resource is free and accessible with your NLPL card. There are current course offerings on laser cutting.
To access this resource visit NLPL's Digital Library and log into LinkedIn Learning using your library card. Once you are logged in, search for "laser cutting" to a see a list of courses.