I saw this machine in action some months ago - you know, you are browsing the internet, come across something and before you know it you are watching a video for 20 minutes not knowing why. Anyway, I happened to come across the Glowforge again in my search to expand my small business and add something new, and came upon it again.
I admit, I had no idea what this machine could really do. Except, make a somewhat cool 3-D wooden box. Until I researched. And researched some more. When I finally bought it, it was on back order, which is probably a really good thing. Because it took me weeks to learn some of the programs necessary, figure out some of the materials I am going to start with and create my first designs. I decided to start simple with what I know and then branch out as I continue to learn. Of course, I had a moment where I was trying to figure everything out at once, until I forced myself to slow down and just start with basics. So I am going to start with tiny stud wood earrings, pendants perhaps, and hopefully, some super cool little wooden signs, that on some, will be able to be customized. I have had to redesign my designs several times as I really didn't know how the glowforge worked, and then for the third time when I knew... thicker lines, HD engraving, etc. So while I wasn't exactly discouraged at first, besides the ultra cute little ruler I printed out, my designs weren't turning out how I wanted. I took a rare break instead of obsessing over it, came back to it - actually made the designs smaller did a little more testing of engrave vs. score (score actually burned the test piece and made it crumbly), and finally figured out what I think my problem was. They have like 3 different options for engraving (even more options under advanced settings) and I think I was engraving with SD instead of HD. I also went back and thickened some of the lines up on my artwork... And woo hoo -- success. Tiny little stud earrings that looked way more like they are supposed to, and while the bird is missing some details, I am getting somewhere. This pictures show them in proofgrade material draftboard. I will try in real wood once I approve more of my designs. Getting and setting up the glowforge was almost problem free. As I did rip the shipment box up a little, and I couldn't get it to connect to wi-fi the first time. Sorta felt like I was putting a computer together when I began setup - but it was fun. Well, until I had to attach that darn vent hose. I hate those things. I guess I am a weenie because I have a hard time squeezing the wire thing that make the hose stay tightly attached to the venting hole. Also - in the forums and elsewhere people say that this machine is big - but seeing pictures - videos, you really don't understand until it is right in front of you. It is a honker. But I still managed to carefully lift and maneuver it onto the low table it is on, so yes it is heavy, but not like totally unmanageable. Yep, I am kinda excited. Once I get some items finished I will start posting on my new old Etsy Store. Already updated my logo for it, and started working on/thinking on packaging I am believing this is going to be a success. Night for now. If you are thinking about buying the glowforge, use this link and save up to $500 dollars. :) It will also help me out. I can get more supplies. Yippee! glowforge.us/r/NIZAKZPM
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