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Contents 1 Laser Operation Class 1.1 Teachers 1.2 Cost 1.3 Class Schedule 1.4 Class Materials

Laser Operation Class

Once you have passed the basic Laser Operation Class, if you are interested you can move to more advanced techniques!

• Working with unusual materials (Leather, Vellum, Marble, Agate, Lace Paper, Cardstock)
• Using voids, empty, and negative space effectively (glass, acrylic, greeting cards)
• How to create custom profiles for custom materials
• Working with Rubber/Silicone, Stamp Carving
• "3D" engraving techniques (bas relief)
• "3D" cutting techniques (stacked models)
• Techniques to get the best Photo Engraving/Halftone/Clipart
• Scribing and light engraving to make fold/crease lines
• Layering and working with multiple materials at the same time
• Techniques for Mass Production on the laser cutter

Class curriculum is based on what the students are interested in, so each Leather and Lace class is custom-fitted to what you'd like to know.

Teachers

The current certified instructors are:

• Martin Bogomolni

Cost

The Laser Operation Class costs $35

Class Schedule

See the Laser Calendar

Class Materials

Leather, Vellum, Marble, Agate, Lace Paper, Cardstock

See the [Laser Cutter] page for general information.