GlowforgeSpark Laser Engraver for Crafts and DIY, Craft Cutter and Engraving Machine

I love it. This glowforge spark is great for small items. And not compatible with most acrylics.I wish I could afford the bigger one. I wanted to do items with clear and white acrylics but they are not compatible with the glowforge. Review before buying a glowforge spark.But I still love it and enjoying it 🥰

I was so excited upon receiving this machine as it was my first step into cutting and engraving on wood. Upon doing my research, I found that it was recommended to get the glowforge air purifier to go along with this unit to help with fumes.Setting it up was simple, I had no issues when it came to setup, although getting the machine to connect to wifi was tricky. With the glowforge, you also get a free trial of their glowforge application that you use with your machine. With this subscription, it allows you to have access to their premium features and allows you to send the design faster to your machine whereas without the subscription, it would make processing the design to your machine slower.For about a week, the machine worked great. I was able to make some early Mother's Day gifts with ease. I didn't mess with any settings on the glowforge, but began having issues with cutting and engraving on the same wood I had been using. No matter what settings I chose, I couldn't get it to cut through. I chalked it up to more than likely being because I didn't use their proof grade material and found a box of laser safe basswood to use that was cheaper compared to the $20 they want you to spend on only one piece of their proof grade wood at Michael's.Overall, the glowforge is a great machine if you have the money to put into it. I wish I would have done more research on their subscription + the cost of the grade proof material and also finding out that in order to replace the filter for the air filter it's also another $200.I recommend doing more research and weighing all of your options before going to glowforge.

Not easy to use. No customer service help whatsoever. You can’t even use a simple text box to engrave unless you commit to a membership with them that’s paid monthly or annually. Total rip off save your money. Don’t buy this.

The media could not be loaded. I was so excited to receive my Glowforge Spark and begin using it for projects. The set up was very easy, you get step by step instructions on how to unbox it, how to set up the exhaust, how to connect it to WiFi, etc. I was able to use the step by step instructions to make my first cut and from there I was able to start adding projects from their catalog into my designs in the Glowforge website. I ended up making mandala earrings and a cutout Doodle Dog Car Charm.I have used a Cricut Maker in the past for cutting projects, like making decals for cars and home decor, stickers and other inserts for my planner, and iron on vinyl for t-shirts. I like that the Spark is specifically made for cutting thicker materials (compared to the projects that I have used my Maker for), and I don't have to keep replacing blades like I would need to on the Cricut. I also like that I don't need to have a cutting mat like I do for my Cricut.The Glowforge Proofgrade materials make it super easy for a beginner to be successful in making projects. I used the Proofgrade Cherry that came with my Glowforge to make the dog charm, and I purchased Proofgrade Basswood at JoAnns for the Mandala earrings that I made. I plan on getting their Proofgrade Acrylic to cut Stanley lid toppers, Christmas ornaments, mini milk crates, bookmarks, and more earrings! I am looking forward to learning how to use the Glowforge website some more so I can make my own designs for more personalized projects.If you are ready to level up from a Cricut like I was, I definitely recommend the Spark as an entry level machine, especially if you want to cut things like wood and acrylic without having to regularly replace cutting blades like you would for the Cricut.

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I've been tinkering with this and so far, I like this machine a lot. Being fully enclosed, I don't have to worry about air leaks or buying anything to make an enclosure and it comes with almost everything you need to vent it out the window. You will want to cut a board, piece of acrylic or polycarbonate to fit the window and the included hose and then duck tape around it to seal it and hold everything in place for a very basic set up.The fan is pretty quiet and so is the machine. Both work as I expected and I'm impressed with the detail capabilities of this laser. Yes, it's slower than the higher end counter parts, but, it works great for hobbyists as intended. I'm really loving the camera which makes lining up the design on your material so much easier than without one. I've ran keychains and wood boards through it without issue. It can cut copy paper and cardstock but scoring is not something it's great at but no biggie for me.Another plus and minus is the software. You don't have to buy software for it, but, to use all of the features requires a subscription which can be pricey for a lot of people. For some, it's worth it. I'm on the fence about whether I want to do it. You do get a discount on supplies which is useful if you plan to use their stuff. And, if the free sample of cherry wood is any indication, they provide good quality materials to buy. You also get access to a lot of designs for free with it, which might actually make it worth it if you plan to use them. They do offer a lot of very nice project designs. It's not difficult to learn this machine and a lot of the guesswork is taken out so it's great for beginners. It's also easy to clean the honeycomb plate with hot soapy water so cleanup is a snap.Overall, it's not a bad little machine and takes up less space than many others. I'd recommend this to beginners and hobbyists for sure. It's a good beginners laser.

I wish three was more information on how to use it i had to go on you tube to find out how to set it up and use