News and Updates JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP What's New and Coming Soon? As the membership grows, I've seen the importance of letting you know what's been added to the membership portal and community and what I'm working on to improve your experience. Here's what I'm working on so that you understand the future of the membership: I'm overhauling the membership content plan to introduce a clear learning path to help you build your laser business from the ground up. The new learning plan will take a...
about 3 years ago • 2 min read
One of the coolest features of the Epilog Fusion Pro is the ability to read registration dots on prints and be able to cut around them. I wish I had this feature on my machine. If you are combining printing and laser technology, this feature is a must. I've written a full blog article with more information about how to use this camera system and how it works. READ THE ARTICLE What would you like to see in a future video? Respond and let me know. P.S. Do you find articles like this helpful?...
about 3 years ago • 1 min read
Cutting card stock is how I got started in my journey as a maker. Now that I use a CO2 laser, the cutting process has become incredibly easy for laser cutting intricate paper designs. What used to take me over 12 hours to cut by hand now takes less than 15 minutes! Laser Cut Intricate Paper Designs! I've written a full blog article with more information about what I saw at the show and filmed a full video so you can see what it was like. READ THE ARTICLE At a high level, here are the steps...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
Creating a custom puzzle is a great way to give a gift and make it personal and meaningful. There are many ways this can be done so don’t fear if you don’t have the same machinery that I do. For this project, I’m going to be using a combination of UV printing and laser cutting to create a unique puzzle. Create Your Own Custom Puzzle! I've written a full blog article with more information about what I saw at the show and filmed a full video so you can see what it was like. READ THE ARTICLE At...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
Every year there are tradeshows highlighting the latest machinery and supplies in the sign industry. The ISA Expo 2023 is one of these shows that takes place in Las Vegas. 2023 ISA Expo I've written a full blog article with more information about what I saw at the show and filmed a full video so you can see what it was like. READ THE ARTICLE At a high level, here are some of my favorite things that I saw: The new Epilog Galvo G100 A channel letter 3D printer by G2G Lighting New neon LED light...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
When it comes to using lasers, there are a lot of tips and tricks that I have learned over the years. There are 5 tips that I use more often that I'd love to share with you. 5 Tips for Laser Cutting Material I've written a full blog article with more information about these tips that I use all the time. READ THE ARTICLE At a high level, my 5 tips are: Vector cut at 20% speed or lower Adjust Your Frequency Mask Your Material Lift Your Material Off The Bed You Don't Always Need Air Assist What...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
For years, my wife has been talking about how we should make custom t-shirts when we go on trips. Truth be told, I kept putting off learning how to do it until recently, and part of this was because I always thought I had to have a vinyl cutter in order to do it, which is completely false! How to Make Custom T-Shirts I've written a full blog article with more information about the process that I used to create these shirts and everything you will need. READ THE ARTICLE Laser-safe HTV is a lot...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
One of my favorite things to do when I go to stores is to see what I can potentially customize on my laser or UV printer. This probably isn't normal behavior for most people, but the maker in me just can't stop. I took a trip to IKEA to see what I could customize and there was way more than I expected. Unlock Your Creativity with IKEA Products I've written a full blog article with more information about my IKEA trip and the types of things I bought. READ THE ARTICLE IKEA isn't the only store...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
Have you ever made a custom QR code for your business? The first time that I ever tried to create a QR code for my brand I messed up big time! The issue for me was I went to google and did a search on how to create a custom QR code. This led me to a website where I was able to easily create the QR code graphic. The issue with this is I didn't read the fine print! I used this QR code to print over 500 postcards to give away to customers and handed them out at a conference. One of my customers...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
