

It also has an upgraded cooling system so the Pro can run all day. This model features upgraded materials over the Glowforge Basic, for example, which means it will handle larger, more demanding designs. The Glowforge Pro is the brand's high-spec, top-end laser printer and is ideal for boutique studios, professional crafters and homeowners looking for a machine to help with projects around the house.

Finally, I'll cover the many frequently asked questions.

I'll begin with an overview of each Glowforge machine, then move on to describe in detail what Glowforge machines are, including looking at the design of these laser printers and what these devices can do. Also, read my interview with skateboard design Bear Walker who uses simialr techniques. Or skip to the section on design and uses for an overview of what a Glowforge is capable of making. If you want to get an idea of what a Glowforge can do, read my Glowforge tutorial for engraving digital art onto wood. The best Glowforge machines are clean and sophisticated devices that can fit snuggly into a home or boutique studio. Glowforge follows in the footsteps of the best Cricut machines and best Silhouette machines that have managed to redesign technology usually found in large studios or factories and reinvent them for home and small studio use. Glowforge Plus has already made it into our guide to the best laser cutters, but in this guide I'll take you through all three of the best Glowforge machines – the Glowforge Pro, Glowforge Plus and Glowforge Basic – as well as explaining what you can make with a Glowforge, I'll detail the Glowforge app and answer the all-important question, is a Glowforge worth it?
