flowchart LR
subgraph design["Design"]
b1("File Prep: Raster")-->b2("File Prep: Vector")
end
subgraph project["Projects"]
p1("Project 1: Design and Cut a Nametag")
p2("Project 2: Two Layer Cut-away Card")
p3("Project 2b: Small Jigsaw Puzzle with Carry Case")
p4("Project 3: A Small Critter")
p1 --> p2 --> p3 --> p4
end
a("Concept") ---> design ---> c("Tool Specific Software") ---> d("The Tool") ---> project
click a "/VOW/intro-to-laser-cutting" "You are here!" _self
click b1 "/VOW/intro-to-laser-cutting/file-prep" "This is a link to the design page" _blank
click b2 "/VOW/intro-to-laser-cutting/file-prep" "This is a link to the design page" _blank
click c "/VOW/intro-to-laser-cutting" "This is a link to the tool specific software page" _blank
click d "/cow/shops/3d_printing/glowforge" "This is a link to the tool page" _blank
click p1 "/VOW/intro-to-laser-cutting/project-1" "This is a link to the Project page" _blank
click p2 "/VOW/intro-to-laser-cutting/project-2" "This is a link to the Project page" _blank
click p3 "/VOW/intro-to-laser-cutting/project-2b" "This is a link to the Project page" _blank
click p4 "/VOW/intro-to-laser-cutting/project-3" "This is a link to the Project page" _blank
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class a hereNode
class b basicNode
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class b2 basicNode
class c basicNode
class d basicNode
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¶ Four projects to help you understand the basic capabilities of the Glowforge Pro and how to use them.
Project 1: Design and Cut a Nametag or Luggage Tag
Project 2: Two Layer Cut-away Card
Project 2b: Small Jigsaw Puzzle with Carry Case
Project 3: Make a Stand Up Critter Out of Several Parts
These projects are designed for the self guided learner and build upon each other. Even if you already know how to do laser cutting on a different machine, you should start with the first project in order to get acquainted with the Glowforge interface.
If you need more help than the project instructions provide–or just need a refresher after you’ve done the projects–there are detailed guides for specific tasks available. Check the back of this packet, binder, or where other resources are located in the space!
Happy learning!