Coreldraw laser cutting epilog11/21/2023 ![]() ![]() Trotec Laser DIY Samples () is a collection of free CorelDRAW files for making 2D and 3D projects you can sell or do just for fun. The files are available in CorelDRAW format and they provide all the information you need to source and create the product. I found great success with the laser engraved rolling pin and the wood clothes pins. Laser Jump Start’s FlexIt program can be used to automatically create boxes in different shapes.Įpilog Laser Sample Club (has a hundred or so easy-to-use patterns for products you can make and sell. (For more information, read “Product Review: Laser Software Tools From Laser Jump Start” in the Nov. They also have template packages for under $150 each. Cost for the programs (which all work as a “macro” program that runs in CorelDRAW) range from about $90 to about $289 depending on what you want. In addition to boxes and hinges, Laser Jump Start’s selection of programs allow you to create a wide variety of other projects like picture frames, jewelry, display bases, 3D models, 3D text, ornaments and more. I use their BoxIt software regularly to make gift boxes and storage containers, and their programs that allow you to make flexible hinges (FlexIt and WrapIt) out of sheet stock are really cool. Laser Jump Start (has some useful projects. ![]() These can be used to cut vinyl with a vinyl cutter or to cut wood, plastic or acrylic using a laser. Currently they offer six packages of ready-made art for $295 each. Because they come as vector cutting files for CorelDRAW, they are easy to modify and make into anything you want. For years, they have offered logos, designs and patterns that can be used in a variety of ways. Laserbuzz also offers educational DVDs on how to vectorize a logo or a portrait for $35 and $45 respectively.ĭigital Art Solutions (is another industry source. Laserbuzz also has some unique “print and cut” items where you can print images on material using a UV or inkjet printer, then cut them out with the laser and assemble the pieces to form a 3D scene. These are professionally drawn and ready to open in CorelDRAW. Individual patterns can be downloaded and cost about $25 each while entire packages come on CDs and generally cost about $295 for the package. Laserbuzz started out featuring Christmas ornaments with images of dogs but now offers patterns in many different themes, including dogs, horses, military, doll houses and furniture, toys, clocks and much more. Laserbuzz (is one industry-based company that offers laser cutting and engraving patterns. There have been several companies within our industry that have created and sold patterns that are available on CDs or by download.Įpilog Laser’s Sample Club includes templates and instructions for projects like cake and cupcake toppers. Laser patterns are nothing new to our industry. True, some of the websites entice you claiming their patterns are free and then manage to require a membership fee of some kind, but a great many really are free-no questions asked. Just go on their sites and download all you want. The interesting thing is the patterns for these designs are usually available for anyone who is willing to fork out $5 for the file-and a great many patterns are free. It causes me to wonder if I’m missing the boat! ![]() Many are simple designs, but some are mind-boggling in their complexity and beauty. In months past, EJ has featured several articles about the Maker Movement and showcased creations made by the owners of lasers in these cottage industries. Many of these are made from laser cutting vector patterns purchased through the Internet for a few dollars which they have turned into a cottage business. A quick look at websites like Etsy, eBay and Pinterest will reveal hundreds, if not thousands, of interesting personalized products that are laser cut from wood, acrylic or plastic. That is exactly what many laser owners are doing today. The patterns were only 35 cents in the 50s and 60s, but a good seamstress could make excellent money using the same pattern to make multiple copies of the clothes and selling them. With these, she made everything from Halloween costumes to sport jackets. I even remember the brands: Butterick, McCall’s and Simplicity. Although not a professional by any means, she was an excellent seamstress. I remember well how my mother used to spend hours shopping for patterns to make our clothes. ![]()
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