Materials can you cut and engrave on

[coastallosttreasures]

Wondering what materials you can cut. and what materials can you engrave? Can you engrave or cut into PVC

[jbv]

No PVC. PVC is bad.

There is loads of info available for googling regarding what is safe to cut with a C02 laser. This link has some good general guidelines:
http://wiki.atxhs.org/wiki/Laser_Cutter_Materials

community discussion here (and many, many more to be found if you use the forum’s search function):

Materials and suppliers

I thought I would start a thread specifically on materials and supplies. I (we) have been collecting while waiting for the Glowforge. Some of these are already out there on the form under various topics but it might be nice to have a more consolidated list. I welcome anyone to post in this thread. I was thinking I would post what it is, where it was obtained and how much it cost. I plan to also include a photo or two.

[dklgood]

Never cut or engrave on a material that you are uncertain is safe for CO2 lasers. You can harm yourself and/or the Glowforge. Vinyl and PVC is especially toxic to lasers.

[evansd2]

Check out #4 and #1a:

Common problems/questions

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1: I'm new to Glowforge and really have no idea where to start

Hey, welcome to the forum! Glowforge has a getting started page, it’s definitely worth your time: <a href="https://support.glowforge.com/hc/en-us/sections/11792517736475-Design-and-Print-Tutorials">https://support.glowf…

But really it’s all pretty useful info, rummage around.