Can you start a jewelry business with your K40? In this video, we jump into high fashion with Rick & Morty inspired earrings. Then we break down the cost and time to see if making jewelry on our laser can be profitable. Could be a cool business idea. 🙂 If you want to see me
I’m using Inkscape to design up a batch of earrings inspired by Rick & Morty. I’m using Pickle Rick as an example as I create 16 pairs of earrings to be cut on 6″x6″ acrylic with the k40 laser engraver/cutter. Check out this video to see everything come together.
We are making slate drink coasters! We’re using the k40 laser to laser engrave these awesome D&D themed coasters that I’m making for our next gaming session. This is a super easy project that is almost impossible to mess up. Plus, the results are amazing. Impress your elven friends with these stylish coasters. We’re using
In this video, we’re using Inkscape to design up some D&D themed slate tile coasters. We’re using images from Google Image Search and preparing them for the laser. You can design any kind of coaster you’d like. If you’re planning on selling them, I’ve had good luck with tourist/regional coasters, cabin themed, and personalized with
In this video, I mentioned that I take good notes whenever I work on a project. I keep notes on materials, speeds, power, and other relevant information so that next time I make a project, I have what I need to be successful. I organize my notes using Microsoft’s OneNote. Since I published that video,
I made some simple garden markers with the K40 laser. I used regular craft sticks you get at a craft supply store and laser engraved my vegetable names with a little bit of embellishment. We set up the k40 to do a batch of these. In the end, I engraved 72 garden markers, which will
I made some simple garden markers with the K40 laser. I’m using Inkscape to design the project and getting it ready for K40 whisperer. We set up 3 batches of 12 and in the end, I engraved 72 garden markers, which will last me a few seasons. Check out my other video where I make
No camera for your laser? I’ll show you an easy way to line up your projects so you know exactly where you’re engraving. This works really well for batch production, too. Skip Ahead? 0:00 Introduction 0:23 Single Item Placement 2:27 Batch Production Placement 5:13 Irregular Shapes
Setting the proper distance between your laser and your engraving or cutting material is super important. In this video, I’ll show you how to find the perfect focal distance for your laser using the ramp method. Then I’ll show you a cool trick that I use to find the optimal material height to get the
What is the bare minimum you need to get started with the K40 Laser and get it functional in your shop? I haven’t upgraded very many things, but I’ll show you what I did. My current setup works really well and can do most things I need it to do. With a few alterations, you