Laser Engraver — Laser Engraving

Discover practical ways to prevent burn marks when laser engraving wood with diode lasers. From ideal power/speed settings and material choices to essential techniques like masking tape and air assist, this guide helps you achieve crisp, professional engravings every time. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists using NEJE or similar machines.

Laser engraving on leaves blends modern tech with the ancient art of leaf carving. With a diode laser, you can achieve intricate designs quickly and precisely. This tutorial covers picking the best leaves, prepping them, setting up your engraver in Lightburn, and tips for perfect results—plus how to display and preserve your delicate artwork.

Turn ordinary leather into personalized treasures by engraving beautiful photos with an affordable 10W diode laser! This blog walks you through selecting the right leather (like vegetable-tanned for rich contrast), preparing images for laser-ready grayscale, recommended settings and essential tips for darker engravings, cleaning, and sealing. Whether you're creating custom wallets, journals, or gifts, learn safe, easy methods to achieve high-contrast, professional results at home. Unleash your creativity and start crafting heartfelt keepsakes today!

Learn the best methods and laser settings for engraving pebbles with a 10W diode laser. Perfect for creating personalized gifts, garden markers, or decor—includes preparation tips, recommended power/speed settings, and pro advice for high-contrast results on dark and light stones.

Ready to turn plywood into beautiful, sellable products? This complete guide covers everything beginners need: how laser cutting works on wood, the best plywood species for clean cuts and engraving (birch, bamboo, walnut, cherry, etc.), 5 easy starter projects, and the top-performing diode laser cutter for thick plywood — the NEJE Max 4 with E80 20W module.