Welcome to Laser Last Week where we explore some of the new information being published around the web dealing with laser engraving and assorted services. The focus is on the unique and remarkable, not the mass produced commodity. This week there were 6 links that were interesting enough to make the list. If you have found any that I have missed, please let me know in the comments. Enjoy.
Laser Last Week Links
- 5-12-12 - California Apricot Wood Key Chain – Handmade Guitar Pick Shaped with Laser Engraving – Etsy – A combination of hand craft and laser engraving results in this nice example of a guitar pick. It may not be that practical, but it looks great, especially with the laser engraving.
- 5-9-12 - New Etched and Painted Work From Jason Thielke – Visual News – Laser engraving as a base for fine art. Here is a great example of the capability and flexibility of laser engraving. When used by a savy artist, amazing creations result. Very impressive.
- 5-9-12 - Rotary & Laser Engraving: 15 Products You Shouldn’t Overlook – The Engravers Journal – Ever wonder how you can make money with a rotary engraver or laser engraver? This article at The Engravers Journal discusses 15 possible ideas. I found a bunch I am going to try. Which ones did you like?
- 5-9-12 - Make it Unique: 3 Ways to Customize an iPad Smart Cover - apartment therapy – Imagine having a One-of-a-kind iPad Smart Cover. They are easy to personalize and this post talks about 3 way to do so, including laser engraving. Check it out.
- 5-8-12 - Laser Cut MDF Eiffel Tower - Jai Gangeya – Great example of the capability of laser engraving, creating a model of the Eiffel Tower from MDF. Imagine what you could do with a laser engraver
- 5-7-12 - Laser Engrave Black Granite – YouTube - Here is a short video showing the laser engraving of an Eagle Scout plaque on black granite. Great idea for those who want to immortalize those important moments in life. Great job
Did you miss the last installment of Laser Last Week? You can find it here: Laser Last Week – 4-29-12. Catch all the installments of Laser Last Week here.
I hope you learned something about laser engraving today and how it can be used. What was your favorite link? Leave a comment and let me know.



