In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl from Resin Dragon to dive deep into the world of resin printing, molding, and 3D printing. From beginner tips to advanced techniques, Cheryl shares her experience, insights, and advice for makers looking to explore the resin side of the creative world. Whether you’re just curious or already experimenting with resin, this episode is packed with valuable info and inspiration.

In this episode, we’re answering questions and catching up with Boyce, who drops in for a chat! We dive into some fun topics, including getting black on steel, creative Easter project ideas, and troubleshooting inconsistent engravings on acrylic. Plus, we break down how to set your line interval correctly and answer a question about where to find the best laser settings—whether on Patreon or the LMA, both great resources! Join us for a laid-back Q&A session full of tips, tricks, and good conversation. Got more questions? Drop them in the comments or join us on the next episode of the Laser Source Podcast, happening every Tuesday.

In this episode, we break down why UV lasers are the best choice for engraving glass (even though fiber technically works), dive into the latest drama with Bamboo 3D printers and their software, and troubleshoot why your rotary engravings might be coming out a little… squished. Plus, we chat about UV resin printing, rusting issues, and answer a ton of your burning laser questions. All this and more on today’s episode of the Laser Source Podcast!

In this episode, we tackle several laser questions, dive into the effects of inflation and tariffs, and debate the real value of tumbler engravings—how much should you charge? Plus, what’s causing Champagne bottles to explode while being engraved, and how can you prevent it? And to top it all off, Alex has a chat with ChatGPT! All this and more on today’s episode of the Laser Source Podcast!

In this episode, Anthony shares that he’s in the process of making a deep-dive video on lenses, we talk about catching up on editing and posting Podcast episodes, and we break down why UV lasers—like the ComMarker Omni 1—may be the best choice for any laser shop and are now more affordable than ever! Plus, learn how to order shapes or objects by priority in LightBurn. All this and more on today’s episode of the Laser Source Podcast!

There’s so much information out there about marking tumblers with a fiber laser, but if you had a choice between that and a CO2 galvo which would be better? (it’s a CO2 galvo btw - listen to find out why) PLUS: we’re over due for Emergency Stop, INFRARED CAMERAS and tumbler laser absorption. ALL of this and so much more on this episode of the Laser Source Podcast!

Let’s talk about the past year, the year ahead and everything we hope to accomplish moving forward. Feels like year over year things change here. We’ve made amazing progress in some areas and completed things I never though possible. On the other hand some things have been shelved or moved to the backburners and left to collect dust. What did you enjoy from LE? What do you want us to tackle in 2025? This is your chance to make your voice heard. Let’s plan 2025 together.

A very surprising tool showed up in the mail—a 3D scanner we were supposed to review. In this episode, we brainstorm how it could potentially elevate or evolve our workflow, from engraving prep to design applications. But in the end, we later realized it was way too large-scale for what we do and ended up sending it back. Still, it was a cool piece of tech that sparked some great discussion—so let’s dive in!

Not just blanks, lasers, laser accessories, shop accessories, tools, you name it - it’s on the list - because this is our Black Friday / Cyber Monday stream! Even if you’re here after the deals have ended listen up: there’s great stuff every engraver needs in their setups and shops in our list this episode so submit to the affiliate propaganda and brace your butt for some premium influencer marketing on this episode of the Laser Source Podcast.

How do you balance customer expectations, profitability, and personal standards for your engraving work? Kyle shares his thoughts on getting that balance just right. We also talk about tariffs and their impact on the laser industry, coin engraving, and the challenge of accepting custom jobs. Plus, a look at UV spot sizes, custom engraving plates, and Anthony’s YouTube channel.