Instructions and Guides
Best adhesives for leatherette: which method fo...
Our PU leatherette ships with built-in TPU melt adhesive on the back, so for most projects the answer is iron-on. For applications where you cannot use heat (acrylic substrates, tight...
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...
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...
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...
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: Whi...
Master 3M adhesives for laser cutting! Learn when to use 467MP, 468MP, or 300LSE for perfect bonds on acrylic, wood, leatherette, and fabric.