Focusing on Laser Engraving and Decorating: Affordable, Versatile, and Creative Marking, Engraving, and Cutting

Here is the book that hobbyists, makers, crafters, and artists have been waiting for! Now with the use of low-cost laser engraving and cutting devices users can make a wide variety of objects, including awards and plaques, bracelets and earrings, miniature furniture and dioramas, bookmarks and cheeseboards, clocks and gift boxes, and so much more. According to the author, Michael Kleper, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Rochester Institute of Technology, “We have moved from using laser printers to image on paper to using lasers to image on almost anything!”

Chapters cover essential information including: the importance of Air Assist; material testing; recordkeeping; laser prep and finishing; Ortur and xTool laser engraver/cutters; LightBurn software; G-code; fabrication; stencils; rotary laser engraving; materials for laser engraving and cutting; pre/post surface treatments; laser engraver/cutter feature guide; and extensive appendices.