Diode-Friendly Materials
Choose a material family for your diode laser. Browse acrylic, leatherette, plywood, paper and printed patterns separately. Read our acrylic diode-cutting tests.
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Diode-Friendly Cast Acrylic
Pastels and other confirmed diode-friendly colours.A 40W diode laser may be needed...
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Diode-Friendly Engravable Acrylic
Two-tone and three-tone acrylic with contrasting engraving colours.A 40W diode laser may...
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Diode-Friendly Leatherette
Compare finishes, engraving colours, thicknesses and adhesive options.A 40W diode laser may...
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Diode-Friendly TruFlat Plywood
Browse the confirmed diode-friendly TruFlat plywood finishes.
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Diode-Friendly Laserable Paper
Laserable paper colours supplied in four-sheet packs.
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Diode-Friendly Next Level Patterns
Diode compatibility depends on your selected base. Choose a diode-friendly base for...
Pastels and other confirmed diode-friendly colours.
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Dual-Finish Acrylic Sheet - Obsidian Black
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- Diode Friendly
Dual-Finish Pastel Acrylic Sheet - Pink Bubblegum
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- Diode Friendly
Dual-Finish Cast Acrylic Sheet - Red Candy Apple
Dual-Finish Pastel Acrylic Sheet - Blue Cotton Candy
- Diode Friendly
Dual-Finish Cast Acrylic Sheet - Forest Green
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- Diode Friendly
Dual-Finish Pastel Acrylic Sheet - Lavender Macaron
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- Diode Friendly
Dual-Finish Pastel Acrylic Sheet - Chocolate Beige
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Dual-Finish Cast Acrylic Sheet - Orange Soda
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- Diode Friendly
Dual-Finish Acrylic Sheet - Obsidian Black
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- Diode Friendly
Dual-Finish Pastel Acrylic Sheet - Pink Bubblegum
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- Diode Friendly
Dual-Finish Cast Acrylic Sheet - Red Candy Apple
Dual-Finish Pastel Acrylic Sheet - Blue Cotton Candy
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Dual-Finish Cast Acrylic Sheet - Forest Green
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- Diode Friendly
Dual-Finish Pastel Acrylic Sheet - Lavender Macaron
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- Diode Friendly
Dual-Finish Pastel Acrylic Sheet - Chocolate Beige
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Dual-Finish Cast Acrylic Sheet - Orange Soda
Two-tone and three-tone acrylic with contrasting engraving colours.
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Matte Black - Engraves White
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - White - Engraves Black
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Brushed Gold - Engraves Black
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Red - Engraves White
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Green - Engraves White
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Blue - Engraves White
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Brushed Chrome - Engraves Black
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Stainless Steel - Engraves Black
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Matte Black - Engraves White
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - White - Engraves Black
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Brushed Gold - Engraves Black
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Red - Engraves White
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Green - Engraves White
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Blue - Engraves White
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Brushed Chrome - Engraves Black
Two-Tone Engravable Acrylic - Stainless Steel - Engraves Black
Compare finishes, engraving colours, thicknesses and adhesive options.
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Rawhide - Engraves Black - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
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Black - Engraves Silver - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
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- Diode Friendly
Tan - Engraves Black - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
Olive Green - Engraves Black - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
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- Diode Friendly
Rawhide - Engraves Black - Glossy Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
- Diode Friendly
Leatherette Sample Pack
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- Diode Friendly
Carbon Fiber Black - Engraves Silver - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
- Diode Friendly
Rustic - Engraves Gold - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
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- Diode Friendly
Rawhide - Engraves Black - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
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- Diode Friendly
Black - Engraves Silver - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
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- Diode Friendly
Tan - Engraves Black - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
Olive Green - Engraves Black - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
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- Diode Friendly
Rawhide - Engraves Black - Glossy Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
- Diode Friendly
Leatherette Sample Pack
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- Diode Friendly
Carbon Fiber Black - Engraves Silver - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
- Diode Friendly
Rustic - Engraves Gold - Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
Browse the confirmed diode-friendly TruFlat plywood finishes.
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TruFlat® Maple Plywood
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Walnut Plywood
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® White Plywood 2.0
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Oak Plywood
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Cherry Plywood
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Black Plywood
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Linen Plywood
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TruFlat® Paint Plywood
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TruFlat® Maple Plywood
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Walnut Plywood
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® White Plywood 2.0
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Oak Plywood
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Cherry Plywood
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Black Plywood
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- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Linen Plywood
- Diode Friendly
TruFlat® Paint Plywood
Laserable paper colours supplied in four-sheet packs.
- Diode Friendly
Laserable Paper - Ruby Red (4-pack)
- Diode Friendly
Laserable Paper - Smoke Grey (4-pack)
- Diode Friendly
Laserable Paper - Espresso Brown (4-pack)
- Diode Friendly
Laserable Paper - Deep Teal (4-pack)
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Laserable Paper - Rich Orange (4-pack)
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Laserable Paper - Ruby Red (4-pack)
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Laserable Paper - Smoke Grey (4-pack)
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Laserable Paper - Espresso Brown (4-pack)
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Laserable Paper - Deep Teal (4-pack)
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Laserable Paper - Rich Orange (4-pack)
Diode compatibility depends on your selected base. Choose a diode-friendly base for diode cutting.
Your Design - Custom Print - Next Level Sheet
Aurora Borealis - Skies #6 - Next Level Sheet
Aurora Borealis - Skies #5 - Next Level Sheet
Black and White Hockey - Next Level Sheet
Stained Glass Imitation - Gradient - Next Level Sheet
Stained Glass Imitation - Castle Wall - Next Level Sheet
Rainbow - Next Level Sheet
Monochrome Cow - Next Level Sheet
Your Design - Custom Print - Next Level Sheet
Aurora Borealis - Skies #6 - Next Level Sheet
Aurora Borealis - Skies #5 - Next Level Sheet
Black and White Hockey - Next Level Sheet
Stained Glass Imitation - Gradient - Next Level Sheet
Stained Glass Imitation - Castle Wall - Next Level Sheet
Rainbow - Next Level Sheet
Monochrome Cow - Next Level Sheet
SHOP THE LOOK
Project ideas using these materials
Glossy Leatherette
Black - Engraves Black - Glossy Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
$8.00
Brick Red - Engraves Black - Glossy Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
$8.00
Bright Pink - Engraves Black - Glossy Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
$8.00
Dark Blue - Engraves Black - Glossy Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
$8.00
Dark Green - Engraves Black - Glossy Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
$8.00
Light Brown - Engraves Black - Glossy Leatherette Sheet – PU Material
$8.00
Choosing materials for a diode laser
What laser crafters ask before ordering two-tone and three-tone sheets.
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Are all acrylic colours diode-friendly?
This page includes the confirmed diode-friendly acrylic colours. Browse the Cast acrylic section for pastels and other suitable colours, or Engravable acrylic for two-tone and three-tone sheets.
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What about acrylic or leatherette 1.5 mm or thicker?
A 40W diode laser may be needed to cut acrylic or leatherette 1.5 mm or thicker cleanly. Results depend on the material and your machine. Check the product details before choosing a sheet.
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Can I choose any base for a Next Level pattern?
Diode compatibility depends on the selected base. Choose a diode-friendly base for diode cutting. The printed design alone does not determine compatibility.
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Where can I find material settings?
See our acrylic diode cutting tests and leatherette settings guide. Use these with your machine instructions and test on a small piece of the actual material.













