Your laser can work with so many more materials than just wood and acrylic! Learn all my tips and tricks to engrave slate with a laser and get a free set of engraving files for your laser! I'm using my Glowforge Spark for this tutorial, but you can do this with any laser!

Get the free laser engraving files (L12): https://heyletsmakestuff.com/library

Photo Inverter: https://photoaid.com/en/tools/invert

Supplies used in this video (includes affiliate links):

• Glowforge Spark: https://glowforge.pxf.io/AWePEJ
• Round slate coasters: https://amzn.to/4au49nS
• Square slate coasters: https://amzn.to/3w0DeRz
• Acrylic stands (for display): https://amzn.to/4cSF33L

Helpful related content:

• Glowforge Spark Overview:    • Glowforge Spark Review: What You Need...  
• How to Engrave Slate Blog Post: https://heyletsmakestuff.com/engrave-...

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00:00 Intro
00:47 Free Craft Files
01:54 How to Engrave Slate
02:13 How to Set Focus
02:45 How to Size Image
03:17 How to Adjust Settings
04:18 Press Go and Engrace
05:09 Engrave Photos
05:38 How to Use a Photo Inverter
06:32 Photo Engraving Tips
08:08 Wrap Up