Take this laser cutting course to learn how to use Inkscape to harness the awesome power of a Glowforge! You could easily apply this knowledge to any laser cutter requiring SVG files.Īll the projects in these videos can be done using Medium size Proof Grade 1/8' plywood or draft board from the Glowforge shop.Ĭourse shows the PC version 0.92.2 of Inkscape. In no time strange new items once only in your imagination will be in your two hands.

You will learn how to import images and photos for laser engraving, scoring, cut out text and words, and how to use color in Inkscape to organize your tasks later on in the Glowforge App. Then I provide a Glowforge Template for you to use for your first project. We start out by downloading the free vector program: Inkscape. If you have a Glowforge at your school, library, work, maker space, church, or home and want to learn how to program SVG cut paths, or advance your ability to design for laser cutting, this course is for you. Interested in laser cutting? Learn how to program Inkscape for a Glowforge laser cutter.

Glowforge inkscape template