Laser Generator Studio
Laser project guides
Step-by-step guides for finished projects: what to make, which generator makes the file, which material to use, and how to finish, batch and price it.
Each guide follows one project from idea to finished piece. If you already know which tool you need, the laser tools directory lists every generator, and the materials guide covers what each material needs.
Christmas and gifts
15 Laser Cut Christmas Gift Ideas to Make and SellOrnaments, home pieces and stocking stuffers, each with its generator, plus how to batch orders, choose materials and set a last order date.Personalized Christmas OrnamentsName, family, pet, wedding and date wheel ornaments: sizes, step by step, finishing, hanging and batching from a list of names.Laser Cut Map OrnamentsLayered hometown street-map ornaments: choosing the town, cutting and stacking the layers, then pricing and listing them for the season.Name Tile Family SignNames crossing like a word game on little letter tiles, as a wall sign, plaque, frame insert or ornament, with gluing and hanging steps.
Models and miniatures
Ideas and files
40 Laser Engraving Ideas to Make and SellDecor, gifts, kitchen, games, workshop, leather and business ideas, each with the generator that makes it and the material it suits.Laser Engraving Files: Formats, Templates and LicencesWhich files your software opens, what makes a file cut cleanly, why generated files fit better than templates, and what licences allow.
Before you cut any project
- Find your settings for your machine on the laser settings pages, then confirm them with a test card on the material you will use.
- Measure your kerf with the kerf calculator before cutting parts that slot or press together.
- Check the file format your software wants in the file formats guide.
- Price the job with the laser price calculator if you are selling it.