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The Glow up your Glowforge Needs + Laser safe materials!

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My Glowforge is at the heart of my creative business, and this list includes everything I use to make laser engraving easier and more efficient — from the machine itself to the air filter, ducting, and helpful accessories. Whether you’re thinking abo...
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Glowforge and Add ons for Optimal Noise Cancellation

Add ons and materials - The combo of the laser and the inline fan is crucial ! it helps keep the noise level of your machine low- significantly low. This is what my set up consists of and i love it ! 

 
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My Tride and True! this is the MACHINE for you. It is unmatched with the best customer support and community! Also another ONE CLICK machine . i started off with this machine and its been going strong for years. I use it every single day for my small...shop.glowforge.com/collections/printers/products/glowforge-pro?_gl=1*1kqca8t*_gcl_au*OTIxMTIwMTIuMTc1MjUzMjc3Ng..*_ga*ODUzNjMyMDkuMTcwMzg5NTY2Mw..*_ga_YM0X41VEGH*czE3NTg2Njc4OTMkbzQ2MSRnMSR0MTc1ODY2Nzk5NiRqMjEkbDAkaDA.
Glowforge Pro
 
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Tiny but Mighty! This little guy is perfect for anyone who has a small crafting side hustle! Its worth its weight in gold as it really provides the laser experience without taking up so much room! Its also can be paired with the vent duct hose for th...
Glowforge Spark
 
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The BEST air duct on the market to go with your glowforge! And it makes it quiet! No more loud fans!  It is powerful and not too bulky fits right next to my machine. i got this to use in my apartment and to lessen the noise of my machine and let me tell you i wish i had gotten it sooner!
AC Infinity CLOUDLINE PRO S6 Quiet 6” Inline Fan
 
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Pair with your infinity air duct machine! You'll need this to connect it from your glowforge to the airduct to the window!
AC Infinity 4-In Aluminum Ducting 8ft
 
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The best way to connect your aluminum ducts to your air duct! you NEED these to use the air duct ! this completes your set!
AC Infinity 6” to 4” Duct Adapter Reducer
 
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You're going to want one of these! this helps seal the outside air and the exhaust fan smells out the window . It fits most windows and fits the 4 inch hose perfectly
Window Duct Kit for 4” Dryer Vent Hose

Proven Laser Safe Cutting Materials

I've tried these laser safe materials so you don't have to. Constantly in my rotation of items i sell on my etsy.  Alot of these come from small business all around the web- which is amazing to contribute to if you're a small biz yourself!

 
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Amazing product! Better than wood in my opinion its recycled and laser safe! and more cost effective! i use these for everything and i order from this small business they ship within a day !
1/8”MDF (3MM) 11.75” x 19.125” - Glowforge, Draftboard, Makeblock, xTool, Mira 5, Omtech Polar, MDF, Laser
 
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Affordable Leatherette! These are specifically designed for lasers and its smooth and high quality pleather!
Leather Sheets for Laser Engraving, Laserable Leatherette 12" x 24", Laser Engraving Supplies, for Glowforge FSL Supplies and Materials
 
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Cuts like butter on the machine! ive bought these over and over because theyre cost effective and cut great!
12x12 4pc 1/8in Acrylic Plexiglass Sheets
 
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Most bank for your buck with these laser safe acrylic sheets!
2 Pack Acrylic Sheets 12x16x1/8 Laser Safe
 
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the most vibrant gold acrylic! Its laser safe and can be used with the regular glowforge medium acrylic settings! used these to make some cute holiday ornaments last year
5pack 12x12in 1/8in Glossy Mirror Acrylic
 
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A great tool to use for measuring the thickness of anything you engrave! This comes in handy when you are trying to engrave on things “Beyond the Manual” on your glowforge. I use this for when i engrave cutting boards, since you have to get the thick...
Digital Stainless Steel Vernier Caliper
 
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Top Tier pleather , laser safe leather from a source that tests each of their products. The quality and price of each sheet is amazing ! This retailer sells so many different items that are laser safe and they ship very quickly!
Saddle Collection Leather-Laser safe Pleather 12"x24" | JPPlus
 
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Make custom stamps with this rubber sheet!  ive made a few stamps for my business with this sheet and it works very well with the glowforge! depending on the size of your stamps you'll have plenty of space for multiples!
Rubber Stamp Sheet for Laser Engraving (Orange)
 
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This Masking tape is perfect for anywood or acrylic materiels . You use this to wrap around the sheets to prevent those burnt orange edges! You'll have this stuff for a while too!
12" x 100' Paper Transfer Tape for Vinyl