If a user name and password is needed to access a site, see the Google Doc linked above. You MUST be signed in to your school Google account to view the document. If you are unable to access, please let Mrs. Wood know.
In order to cut or engrave, the design must be loaded on the Glowforge website.
1) Go to the Glowforge website (link above)
2) Click on Sign In at the top right corner (see login information in the above Google Doc)
3) Click on New Design
4) Select if you want to create a new design using the Glowforge program, upload a previously created design, or use the camera on the Glowforge to scan a design
1) Go to the Glowforge website (link above)
2) Click on Sign In at the top right corner (see login information in the above Google Doc)
3) Click on New Design
4) Select if you want to create a new design using the Glowforge program, upload a previously created design, or use the camera on the Glowforge to scan a design
FAQ
What design programs and files is Glowforge compatible with?
Glowforge is compatible with JPG, PNG, SVG, and PDF. You can create Glowforge-compatible files from a variety of different software platforms like Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Autodesk 360, & Sketchup.
What type of materials can Glowforge cut/engrave?
Glowforge can cut wood, fabric, leather, paper, Plexiglas (acrylic), Delrin (acetal), mylar, rubber, Corian, foods, and more. Glowforge can also engrave all of the above plus glass, coated metal, marble, anodized aluminum, titanium, some phones, tablets, and laptops, and more.
How thick can Glowforge cut/engrave?
Glowforge performs well with many materials 1/4" and less on a single pass. It can accommodate material as thick as 1/2", but may require multiple passes or flipping the material over. For engraving, you can remove the tray and insert objects as thick as 2”. It can then engrave the surface up to 0.5”, depending on the material.
Glowforge is compatible with JPG, PNG, SVG, and PDF. You can create Glowforge-compatible files from a variety of different software platforms like Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Autodesk 360, & Sketchup.
What type of materials can Glowforge cut/engrave?
Glowforge can cut wood, fabric, leather, paper, Plexiglas (acrylic), Delrin (acetal), mylar, rubber, Corian, foods, and more. Glowforge can also engrave all of the above plus glass, coated metal, marble, anodized aluminum, titanium, some phones, tablets, and laptops, and more.
How thick can Glowforge cut/engrave?
Glowforge performs well with many materials 1/4" and less on a single pass. It can accommodate material as thick as 1/2", but may require multiple passes or flipping the material over. For engraving, you can remove the tray and insert objects as thick as 2”. It can then engrave the surface up to 0.5”, depending on the material.
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