Instructions and Guides

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bag-bases-leatherette-guide

Leatherette bag bases for crocheters, knitters,...

A bag base is a stiff leatherette panel with pre-cut holes around the perimeter. Crocheters, knitters, and sewists use it as the foundation of a finished bag. The base gives...

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acrylic-thickness-guide

Acrylic thickness guide: which to use for what

Most laser-cut craft acrylic projects use one of four thicknesses: 1.5, 3, 4.5, or 6 mm. Each suits a specific use case. 3 mm is the most flexible default. Thinner...

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20-beginner-leatherette-projects

20 beginner leatherette projects (with thicknes...

Twenty projects you can cut today with PU leatherette and a beginner laser setup. Sorted by difficulty (beginner, intermediate, advanced), each with the right thickness, design notes, and links to...

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Laser cutting 101: kerf, beam, focus explained

A laser cuts by melting or vaporising a narrow strip of material. The beam is a tightly focused cone of light, not a thin line, so the slot it leaves...

3M Double-Sided Adhesive for Laser Cutting: Which One Should You Choose?

3M Double-Sided Adhesive for Laser Cutting: Whi...

Master 3M adhesives for laser cutting! Learn when to use 467MP, 468MP, or 300LSE for perfect bonds on acrylic, wood, leatherette, and fabric.

UV Printing 101:  What You Need to Know

UV Printing 101: What You Need to Know

New to UV printing? This beginner-friendly guide explains which materials work best for UV printing, when you need an adhesion promoter, and the difference between soft, medium, and hard UV...