Training for students is generally every Thursday afternoon, or by appointment.
Please check the hours for specifics: make.bowdoin.edu/#hours
Once you are trained, and approved, you are welcome to use the equipment.
We are located in 101 Sarah Orne Jewett Hall
Glowforge Laser
Settings & Tips:
- Community Forum: Non-Proofgrade Settings (not created by Glowforge)
- Working with Manual Mode (for when you are using non-glowforge materials)
- How to cut without the Crumb Tray (Honeycomb) – for when you are using taller materials
- Learn: Premium Tool Tutorials!
- Glowforge EDU Lessons
- Optimizing Your Prints (covers Illustrator tips)
- How to 3D Engrave with Glowforge to create depth, dimension, & texture
Projects:
- Customizing a Bowdoin Coaster
- Engraving a Wooden Breakfast Tray
- Engraved Pencils Using Glowforge and Silhouette Studio
Maintenance:
Prusa 3D Printers
training materials
Cameo Vinyl Cutter
training materials
