I have a delightful group of coworkers, and there is a rash of them getting married. Since I have the laser, I like to do personalized gifts, like we did with this engraved recipe box years ago. Inspired by Playbook Coasters I saw at a local shop Hearth and Hammer General, I decided to try … Continue reading 151: Slate
My work (Jen here) is celebrating its' 50th anniversary this year, and November 2nd we are hosting a big gala. I was tasked with designing some table placards using a historic photo and a fun history fact. I wanted to jazz it up a bit, and what else is a laser good for but jazzing … Continue reading 150: Foil Stickers
In the time we have owned our laser cutter, I've been able to cut cardstock, cardboard, chipboard, hardboard, foamcore, and probably a dozen other thin papery compoundname materials. I've even had pieces of matboard here in the studio for years, waiting for its turn. I've never done a project with the material, though, so I … Continue reading 149: Cutting Matboard
The cast iron bottle opener, ready to be attached to a sturdy wall or post. I'll add some art to it first. Jen and I have had a cast iron bottle opener tucked away in a drawer of "eventual projects" for a while now. Like that stack of yet-unframed art tucked away in everybody's closet, … Continue reading 148: Cast Iron Bottle Opener
