Mount Rushmore Stars and Stripes Frame

Hello All,

This is my first week owning a Glowforge. I am excited to join the Glowforge Community. Here are a couple pictures of my first wood project. I am pleased with the results, and I hope my Mother likes it as well. Have a great week!


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That’s a great project for 1 week in. I am sure she will love it. Thanks for sharing and welcome to the community.

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You made a work start! Looks forward to seeing more from you.

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Welcome to the forum.

I think you are really going to love having a Glowforge.

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Welcome to the forum! You’ll love it here - lots of great help, advice, friends… Your first project turned out great, and I’m sure your mom will love it. What a great way to remember a special moment!

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This looks great! i like that you’ve signed the back:-) I’m sure she’ll love it! Welcome to the community!!

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Looks great! Welcome!

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Keep on lasering on! Terrific start!

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I love the way you used the star cut outs as a second layer! Waste not want not? :wink::heart_eyes_cat:

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I give this to all new forum members. Welcome and enjoy the reading!!

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Thank you!

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