Comments on: The Ultimate Guide to Make Money with a Glowforge

By: Kevin Reuss

Kevin Reuss — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:40:42 +0000

Hi,

great article!

I own a Glowforge and just started selling products on Etsy.

Also I am a software developer and as I really like the Glowforge- and the Etsy-community I want to build helpful software for people who sell own Glowforge crafts on Etsy.
I already experienced a couple of problems like too much effort for design customizations, cumbersome coordination between etsy orders, the fabrication process and the packaging process etc.

However, I would like to know which problems/inefficiencies the community experiences and which ones are the most pressing ones they wish a solution for.

What are your thoughts?
Do you have any recommendations how to figure out the most pressing problems/inefficiencies?

By: Crystal Summers

Crystal Summers — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:29:59 +0000

In reply to Kalyn Hill.

Hi Kalyn,

It sounds like the Glowforge would be a good fit. I can’t say exactly how long it would take because it depends on the intricacy of the design, as well as the size/materials. Each project is different and it’s hard to say just how long it could take. The Glowforge can handle multiple projects at once (up to the size of the material), so it can definitely do bulk orders. I do know some projects can take minutes, whereas others take hours. The nice thing is it does all the work on its own. You just need to stay nearby for safety reasons, but could definitely multitask!

Hope this helps!
Crystal, HLMS Community Manager

By: Kalyn Hill

Kalyn Hill — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 02:32:15 +0000

Just wondering if you think a glow forge could keep up with a large trophy/plaque order. Say we need 50 items and they have different titles in batches of 10s. About how long does it take to do all those on the pro? I’m mostly thing acrylic or metal.

What other things do I need to take into consideration?

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:58:27 +0000

Great article, thanks! I’m very tempted by one of these. How long is the Glowforge likely to last? I once visited a local craftsman with various laser cutters and he said he had to replace them every year or so (and these were industrial machines). Are there any ongoing maintenance costs if not using the filtration unit? I’ve also seen some people using them to cut fabric and paper but I see you suggest not using it for that – is it unsuitable or do you just find the Cricut easier? I do have a Cricut but find it a bit of a hassle to cut fabric on so rarely use it for that in practice.

By: Maria MAlbmorg

Maria MAlbmorg — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:02:59 +0000

This was a really good article. Lots of good information. Can you share what is an average dollar amount you make using the glowforge in a month?

By: Crystal Summers

Crystal Summers — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 03:58:11 +0000

In reply to Lina Akkad.

Hi Lina,

The Glowforge can cut much thicker materials, such as wood and acrylic. It can also laser engrave in a more detailed way. Each machine has its specialty, though. For example, you wouldn’t want to cut fabric or paper with the Glowforge. The same way you wouldn’t be able to cut thick wood with the Maker. Depending on the type of business you are looking to begin, each machine can serve a different purpose. I hope this helps!

Happy crafting,
Crystal, HLMS Community Manager