20 Products That Let Me Quit My Full-Time Job - Glowforge Laser Cut Projects

[@BrandonWadas]

Not often do people tell you what they actually sell and what works! Great advice here!

[@85thandPine]

Ha thanks! Figured why not. Want to help as many people as possible!

[@BrandonWadas]

@@85thandPine very generous of you. Hope they listen! Great information here.

[@13hubi13]

I would love to know how you ship all those different products, can you make a video of your work flow maybe? Would be really awesome to see it because that's a thing I struggle with 🙈

[@whatsyourwhycoaching6758]

I’m blown away by your generosity and knowledge thank you

[@85thandPine]

That’s very kind of you, thank you! I appreciate it.

[@thatlasercuttingguy3818]

#18 was my favorite! That box would make a special gift for any little one. Nice work. Thanks for sharing!

[@85thandPine]

Our kids love the box. Very magical especially around Christmas! It was a lot a work, and takes a bit to engrave, but for a specialty item, I think it was well worth it!

[@thatlasercuttingguy3818]

@@85thandPine I can tell. Looks great to me!

[@RobertLugg]

Thanks for sharing. My favorites are 7, 9, and 10.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Ornaments are my favorite. But I also love cutting boards. They are so easy. No painting. No assembly.

[@85thandPine]

Easy is key for mass production! I know what you mean!

[@Ricks2Cents]

That’s the plan and I’m sticking to it!!!

[@85thandPine]

Hi guys! Thanks for watching! Which one of these projects was your favorite? Drop a comment below. Feel free to ask me any questions on each item or about Glowforge.

[@oliviastyles7489]

#20!!!

[@lisawalker9986]

#6 Those are all beautiful!

[@emilylane3302]

#13 Love me some charcuterie!!!

[@rileyaddison5209]

#17

[@85thandPine]

@@oliviastyles7489 ha thanks! That's my favorite as well!

[@karastainbrook6265]

Love all these projects! It’s my dream to work from home. It’s hard to pick just one favorite

[@85thandPine]

Thanks so much Kara! And yes, it is a blessing to work from home. Hopefully we can inspire you to achieve your dream as well!

[@blakesmith8400]

My favorite so far 1-10 is the 6 cross!! I’ve been thinking of the stained glass but now I’m definitely doing it

[@85thandPine]

Thanks! That's my favorite of all our crosses as well!

[@andreasmith1403]

I really like the baby milestones. I used those for my daughter and love that you can customize. Was the Glowforge the machine you started with? I really like it, but they are so expensive. I don’t have any laser cutting machine but would like to get one to earn extra money.

[@85thandPine]

Yes we started with a Glowforge, but agree that they are pricey. Depending on what you want to make should dictate what machine you should get. A more reasonable machine that can go a lot at a cheat price is the WeCreat vision laser. It doent have a passthrough, but can engrave things like tumblers of thicker items.

[@TheLaserKings]

We have been looking for the acrylic backing you use on the Amaya and Eli back ground with the trees and Animal. Where can we find it

[@carmen-rg2vi]

Hi, Thank you for sharing! I like the pet memorial. Do you happen to have a video you can share on how to prepare a picture file on Inkscape for engraving?

[@85thandPine]

Hi Carmen! Yes I do! Here is the link… kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWHPZJaHl9N2hdk

[@quinettabrown8836]

I'm definitely going to buy 1

[@85thandPine]

It’s a fun machine, that’s for sure!

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing your ideas - lots of good ones.

[@85thandPine]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@asmrbygigi5478]

All very awesome!!!

[@85thandPine]

Thank you!

[@mindy1208]

Wow, thank you.

[@85thandPine]

Thanks for watching!!

[@lisawalker9986]

Wow! These are all so great! It really helps me get some ideas on what I would potentially sell if I got a Glowforge. What model do you recommend?

[@85thandPine]

Hi Lisa. Thanks for watching. What model I would recommend would depend on what you are interested in making. The basic and the plus are great, but you are limited to the 19x11 bed size. With the pro, you get the passthrough so you can make much larger items. That and the pro is also faster. Do you have any idea what you would like to make yet?

[@85thandPine]

@@lisawalker9986 thanks so much. My family and I really appreciate that!

[@MandyMakesThat]

EEEEK! I saw the crosses and was so excited to see the Orthodox cross! Are you Orthodox too!?!

[@85thandPine]

We are Catholic, but have many religious friends.

[@l3arrett82]

amazing work!!

[@85thandPine]

Thank you!

[@beverlyjohnson8796]

Thanks for sharing. I bought the tic tac toe game on etsy. It is adorable. How many do make to take to a craft show?

[@85thandPine]

Thank you! If I were to take them to a craft show, I would consider taking 10-20 depending on size of the show, on top of having other items. But, also have a sign up order sheet so people can have the option to customize them and then you can offer to ship them or deliver for a fee if you want to go that route.

[@johngregg5735]

The snow globe is one of the cleverest designs that I've seen. Question - do you do craft show or do you only sell online? Thanks!

[@85thandPine]

Thanks John! Those are fun ornaments to make. We only sell online at this time but may consider craft shows in the future.

[@brennanlynch2153]

Hi, thanks for the video. Would you be able to tell me how much you sell the realtor closing gift baskets for? Thanks,

[@85thandPine]

85-125 depending on whats all in it and what board they go with

[@brennanlynch2153]

@@85thandPine Thank you!

[@oliviastyles7489]

I like the variety. How often do you add new products to your business?

[@85thandPine]

Thanks! We try to add a new product every month.\

[@oliviastyles7489]

@@85thandPine Ok interesting. 12 a year isnt too bad. Do you eventually remove some as well?

[@85thandPine]

@@oliviastyles7489 Yes we do occasionally remove/replace items depending on how well they are selling. We like to keep things fresh too, so we try to add products as much as possible.

[@oliviastyles7489]

@@85thandPine Ok great thanks for the help

[@85thandPine]

@@oliviastyles7489 Sure, any time!

[@amandagersbacher9116]

What do you use on your ornaments when gluing down clear acrylic? I love making ornaments and have designed several but hate the way super glue and stuff dries.

[@85thandPine]

I personally use superglue. Just in small locations.

[@asuprofesora]

Which version of the glow forge? Maybe I missed you saying it. Thanks!

[@85thandPine]

At this time of the video I had the basic (which they don’t sell anymore). Just recently upgraded to the Pro!

[@mrgrinch61]

very cool thanks

[@sheilaspiker5138]

Very nice

[@ejwalker9807]

4:16 new to the world or laser cutting and saving up for this one! Q: How did you curve the edges? All laser cutting pieces I’ve seen have flat edges and some of my concept designs involve round the edges or making a bevel. Did you round it after cutting or did the laser cutter do it? Thanks!

[@ejwalker9807]

After thinking of it, maybe you bought the hatchet separately and did the engraved?

[@85thandPine]

@@ejwalker9807 yes we buy the hatchets and engrave them. They are a big hit!

[@rileyaddison5209]

Where do you get a lot of your "blanks" at? I like the idea of having something pre made that's easily engravable.

[@85thandPine]

We like JDS Industries for some of our blanks, but there's a lot of other options out there. Amazon even has some products we like.

[@85thandPine]

@@rileyaddison5209 At the beginning, we made mostly everything from scratch but now we have a decent mix of blanks that we use and still make some things from scratch. It's a nice mix.

[@rileyaddison5209]

@@85thandPine ok interesting. Thanks for the reply

[@85thandPine]

@@rileyaddison5209 Sure! Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.

[@rileyaddison5209]

@@85thandPine will do!

[@emilylane3302]

I really like the charcuterie boards! They look amazing! I didnt know you could engrave on slate. That's very cool. Do you do mostly engraving or cutting on your machine?

[@85thandPine]

Thanks Emily! Lately we have been doing a lot more engraving, but that varies. I would say overall we do a good mix of both. Just happens to be more engraving lately.

[@emilylane3302]

@@85thandPine For sure. Just curious. I think I would be interested in mostly engraving. Seems like you can really do a lot with this!

[@85thandPine]

@@emilylane3302 the projects are endless! That's a good and bad thing. Have to narrow it down eventually. That's the hardest part.

[@morgjg2004]

these products are amazing. could you share where you get your slate coasters?

[@85thandPine]

Thank you! JDS or Michael’s :)

[@rhitt1118]

Great Video!

[@85thandPine]

Thank you!

[@Braul1022]

Hi Kath, I see in your videos you have some wood already painted (before cutting), is it SINTRA or do you buy that wood already painted?

[@85thandPine]

I usually buy pattern plywood from Smokey Hill Designs online! :)

[@Braul1022]

@@85thandPine Cool, thanks for sharing, you're the best :P

[@wilmercb]

Seeing your channel, basically since the beginnings, it's awesome the growth you guys have achieved and more important, the build and growth of your business. Wishing you guys the best!

[@85thandPine]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@darleenmiller8427]

On the leather, does it have to be real leather? How do you know if it is? Thanks.

[@85thandPine]

If you are buying wallets, or anything leather for that matter, the product will be listed as real or faux leather. The ones we had were faux leather, but you can obviously engrave real leather.

[@darleenmiller8427]

@@85thandPine So engraving faux leather is okay. I have been reading some kinds of leather can be harmful?

[@85thandPine]

Some faux leathers aren’t laser safe but the ones we use are specifically for laser engraving. JDS industries has a wide variety but you have to have an account with them. Houston acrylic and smokey bill designs also sells leather products

[@darleenmiller8427]

@@85thandPine thank you for your help

[@franchiseradioshow]

Hey there! Love your videos. Thanks for making them. I went to your etsy digital shop and can't find the name sign svg for sale, do you sell that file?

[@85thandPine]

Thanks for watching! And no we dont sell the file for that.

[@dasfreakster]

Great video! Do you have a link to they lock box? Did a quick search with no luck. :(

[@85thandPine]

Thanks! Sure, here's the link... www.etsy.com/listing/679822372/cnc-plans-box-template-laser-cut-box-cnc?ref=yr_purchases

[@MrMaxymon]

for the black leather....How did you have the burn turn out white?

[@85thandPine]

It’s from JDS Industries and has a silver under layer.

[@erinlilly4031]

Wow, nice, where was the template for the box?

[@85thandPine]

Here you go www.etsy.com/listing/679822372/cnc-plans-box-template-laser-cut-box-cnc?ref=yr_purchases

[@rjkirkes73]

I wanted to make/cut the Christmas Eve box for my 2 Godsons, can you share where the file came from?

[@85thandPine]

Sure! Here’s the link… www.etsy.com/listing/679822372/

[@BigImpressions]

Won’t the Thunder laser do the same thing the glow forge does?

[@85thandPine]

Yes, they both cut, score and engrave. Thunder is more industrial and Glowforge is more compact and beginner friendly.

[@mikeledee8786]

Where did you buy the wallets from? Thanks?

[@85thandPine]

JDS Industries

[@DaronBrad22]

For those door signs , what kind of paint did you use?

[@85thandPine]

I used acrylic paint and spray paints. Then you can seal it with a clear poly finish if you’d like.

[@DaronBrad22]

@@85thandPine thanks

[@mauricecrumpton1400]

I enjoyed your video..

[@85thandPine]

Thank you!

[@Tattees1]

Which model of the glowforge do you use?

[@85thandPine]

Basic. They don’t offer that one any longer though - just the plus and pro.

[@Sunshine1234815]

Can you share the name of the file for the Christmas Eve box? I absolutely love that idea, and want to make one for my daughter, but can’t find one with the “key” part on Etsy

[@85thandPine]

Sure of course!! I love that box! Here’s the link.. www.etsy.com/listing/679822372/

[@85thandPine]

And I used a stencil font and Rothenburg Decorative font.

[@mauricecrumpton1400]

I want a GlowForge

[@85thandPine]

It’s definitely a fun machine to work with!

[@13hubi13]

@@85thandPine I prefer omtech lasers, you can to much more with them and way faster. 🙈 I have a 100w Co2 laser with a 500mmx700mm bed.

[@blueblue8357]

Do you sell the digital file for the name sign (#12)? I don't see it on your Etsy. Thanks!

[@85thandPine]

No we just sell that physical item on our website only.

[@cesaralexanderperez5527]

Cool

[@redjulie1]

Hello! Who is the wood supplier you recommend

[@85thandPine]

Hi! I really like smokeyhilldesigns.com :)

[@blakesmith8400]

Are you selling the SVG file for #12 the name signs????

[@85thandPine]

No. That's just one we sell the physical item.

[@jackhackett9081]

Has anyone got the link or file for the Christmas eve box? 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@85thandPine]

www.etsy.com/listing/679822372/

[@jackhackett9081]

@@85thandPine thank you so much 😃

[@kevinguerin2718]

How long were you doing this before you were able to quit your job?

[@85thandPine]

One month! Would not recommend that for most, but that's what I did.

[@kevinguerin2718]

@@85thandPine wow, that's awesome. We're you making a profit by then?

[@85thandPine]

@@kevinguerin2718 yes! Our material cost wasn’t too high and the machine was paid for well before I quit my job.

[@user_16309]

What’s a Glow Forge?

[@85thandPine]

It’s a laser cutting machine (desktop size) used for cutting and engraving various materials such as wood, acrylic and more. It can be used for hobbyists or for those that want to start a business selling their items.

[@slightlynuts]

What kind of glue do you use?

[@85thandPine]

Depends on the material but most of the time I use gorilla wood glue, gorilla super glue or E6000 plus for tough jobs

[@marksage5722]

I'd like to stay away from all the "patriotic" items... but then again, their money spends just the same. I get it, Money talks.

[@jsl6155]

What’s wrong with being patriotic?

[@VICK18009]

Thank you for sharing I'm really battling at the moment not making enough sales.

[@borealwild743]

Thank you for the suggestions! When you changed your Etsy store from crochet , did you start with an ornament , go live and add from there ? Or did you wait until you had more products to offer? Thanks!

[@85thandPine]

We had both laser cut and crochet things listed at the same time, and then phased them out after we built up our other products.

[@brandijackson544]

Thank you for sharing all of these beautiful projects. I've been looking for the wallets and still haven't found any. Is there a certain place I should look? Oh and Thank you for sharing your talents and good fortune with us all

[@85thandPine]

Thanks Brandi! We get the wallets from JDS Industries.

[@hayleebrown6524]

Hey :) I'm not new to the channel but I'm wondering how much material you keep in stock in order to fulfill your orders? Smokey Hill with their shipping costs, I'm sure you stock up.

[@85thandPine]

Great question Haylee! You are correct. We stock up on a lot of the basics like Baltic Birch, walnut, and MDF. Other items we keep much lower stock of like pattern plywood and even colored acrylic since we don't use as much as those for our projects.

[@oliviastyles7489]

Thanks for sharing these! They are all great, but if I HAD to pick, I would say #20! Those are beautiful! Where do you get most of your material from? Im interested in getting into this! You are my inspiration!

[@85thandPine]

Ha thanks Olivia! We get a lot of our material from Smokey Hill Designs, but we are always trying new suppliers. Everyone is different with their wood, so we tend to shop around and find what we like the best for each specific product.

[@85thandPine]

@@oliviastyles7489 no problem

[@heatherrussell1691]

Ive purchased so many door signs before, but I never thought about making them! You said you can make an 18" round on the Glowforge? How do you go about that? Thanks!

[@85thandPine]

Hi Heather! While the Glowfroge is relatively compact, you can still cut larger items in it. You just have to get a bit creative with the design. Since it is shiplap style, you can cut each individual piece horizontally, and piece the round together!

[@heatherrussell1691]

@@85thandPine very creative! Love it!

[@85thandPine]

@@heatherrussell1691 I have another video just on the shiplap door sign you can check out if you like! It's one of my most recent videos.

[@jasonkesecker2000]

Where did you get the stained acrylic at ? I have never seen it anywhere.

[@85thandPine]

Our favorite supplier: Smokey Hill Designs. smokeyhilldesigns.com/products/patternply-acrylic-transparent-stained-glass-swirl

[@jasonkesecker2000]

Thank you very much.

[@JackieMende]

what machine do you have - or what machine would you recommend for starting out - thank you

[@85thandPine]

What is your budget like and what projects do you have most interest in making?

[@Homemadebybabygirl]

What machine have you used to cut the 1 inch wood and acrylic? They all are beautiful

[@85thandPine]

Hi Toni. I have the Glowforge Basic. All the items shown in this video are on a max of 1/4" though, as that is the thickest the glowforge can cut consistently.

[@cedarandsound]

So the Glowforge can't do color in wood, but can't it do color on metal engraving? I've seen in lightburn that color layers can be assigned and that even diode lasers can engrave color into some metals.

[@85thandPine]

Glowforge doenst engrave color. You have to paint fill in. And it does not engrave metals. That is more of a fiber laser that would do that.

[@cedarandsound]

Not sure about C02 lasers like the GF, but higher powered Diodes like the Ortur and Xtool ones can do color, using Lightburn of course. Only in metal though. @@85thandPine

[@RhodesHandmade]

I always get so much residue when I cut out pieces. How do you clean the residue from the edges of your cut pieces?

[@85thandPine]

With proper settings, you should have minimal residue on the edges. We noticed when using too much power, there’s a lot more residue than necessary but if you need to clean the edges, you can wipe them down with a damp cloth or try a small amount of rubbing alcohol.

[@hjlowe27]

Hi, this was a great, informative video, Thanks! I have a question though, that Christmas Eve box is so cool, but I can not find it on Etsy anywhere. Do you happen to know the name of the shop or a link you can give me?

[@85thandPine]

Hi, thank you! Sure, here is the link to where I purchased the file... :) www.etsy.com/listing/679822372/cnc-plans-box-template-laser-cut-box-cnc?ref=yr_purchases

[@teardrops7841]

The charcuterie boards are beautiful! Can you tell me where you buy them please? I’m looking for more unique ones in bulk.

[@85thandPine]

We get them from creative co-op

[@sherryleggett1612]

I have recently purchased an Ortur Laser master pro. Will your files e transferable from Glowforge?

[@85thandPine]

Hi Sherry. I’m not familiar with the specs on an Ortur Laser. Does it accept SVG, PDF, or DXF file formats? If so, my files are in those formats and would be compatible.

[@C3qrT]

Nice work! Thank you for sharing what's working for you.

[@85thandPine]

Thanks so much!

[@carlottacraig3674]

Thank you for sharing! Your work is simply awesome!!! ❤👍

[@85thandPine]

That’s so kind of you Carlotta! Thank you.❤

[@geauxracerx]

Should have included what you’re able to charge for each item.

[@85thandPine]

A great rule of thumb we like to use is shoot for 5-7x our material costs. Granted sometimes we have to do 3, but 5-7 is where we like to be. The reason we don;t necessarily say is because everyone uses different material for each project. Prices of material go up over the years. For example, birch is much more expensive per piece than when this video was released. Hope that helps.

[@valerietakpor6595]

Would you please let me know where you purchased that crank box

[@85thandPine]

Sure! Here’s the link www.etsy.com/listing/679822372/

[@andreagardner4880]

Love all of these designs!!! Do you share what your prices are? I am new in this but don't really know how to accurately price products.

[@85thandPine]

They are all availiable on our website

[@quinettabrown8836]

I struggle with that in anything I make. Lol

[@tanafranklin9927]

Great job!! Your personal designs are gorgeous!

[@85thandPine]

Thank you so much!!

[@mercedesyay]

Where do you get the wallet blanks?

[@85thandPine]

We get those from JDS Industries.

[@jakeledg]

Where do you source your products?

[@85thandPine]

I get most materials from smokeyhilldesigns.com and engravables from JDS Industries and Amazon

[@iAmAlby]

Hello! For the 2nd item how did you add color/patterns to the letters and shapes?

[@85thandPine]

Hi! It’s actually patterned plywood from Smokey Hill Designs online :)

[@iAmAlby]

@@85thandPine thank you!

[@gaWalt]

Hello Catherine, what is your average time to print one of your snow globes? Thanks!

[@85thandPine]

Hi Gary! In total, it took between 5-9 minutes depending on the engraved text.

[@gaWalt]

@@85thandPine I know you're really busy so we appreciate your quick response. My wife and I are looking at getting a Laser Printer and opening an Etsy shop. Since we're new to Laser Printing, we're looking at getting a Glowforge Printer because of all the support and your great videos. We'll definitely reference you if we get a Glowforge. Thanks Catherine.

[@85thandPine]

@@gaWalt That’s very kind of you Gary! My family and I really do appreciate that! I will never regret buying a Glowforge because of the success it brought us. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

[@olenabarker7338]

Blass you God.

[@AutismusPrime69]

What?

[@josannehatley2004]

How do you make your boards food safe?

[@85thandPine]

You can use a non toxic food safe finish such as Clark’s oil or something similar.

[@josannehatley2004]

Thank you! I am a complete newbie and thought about starting with something like these, but was concerned about food safety. I used to run a kitchen 😂 I love your #20 snow globe ornaments the best though! I will be purchasing from you once I can set up my Glowforge. Thanks again for the reply 😊

[@85thandPine]

@@josannehatley2004 No problem! Thanks for following and good luck to you!!