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Unleash Creativity in the Classroom
Glowforge combines the most innovative technology and unlimited printing power with an easy-to-use and kid-safe setup. When you get your Glowforge, you can have it up and running in only 30 minutes.
Really? It’s that easy to get started?
And once it’s set up…
You’ll have hundreds of materials for your kids to choose from, like these:
Paper
Tile
Leather
Wood
Metal
Acrylic
Chocolate
Fabric
Glass
and more...
Mylar
Marble
Rubber
Felt
Stone
Cardboard
Rubber
Corian
Titanium
Cork
You’ll never feel limited by materials, and everyone can have a turn choosing.
When you decide to buy your Glowforge, you’ll be given the choice between our three models:
Choose the most powerful and capable Glowforge. The Glowforge Pro prints large objects like furniture with the exclusive Pro Passthrough. Upgraded solid-state cooling allows nonstop printing all day long. Ships free.
The Glowforge Plus prints up to 20% faster than the Basic for when you want to work through as many projects as possible over a weekend. Ships free.
The Glowforge Basic makes it easy to create at home with a powerful laser and onboard cameras. You’ll be able to get it set up and printing in under 30 minutes.
Glowforge Pro
Glowforge Plus
Glowforge Basic
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Add your design.
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Push the button.
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Watch the magic
Which Glowforge is right for me?
I like to create things with my students, so send me free project designs I can use in class.
Today's lesson:
Turn dreamers into makers
Bring your Glowforge 3D laser printer to your classroom, library, studio, or maker space and enable STEAM projects in an entirely new way.
Glowforge uses a laser to cut and engrave limitless designs from hundreds of materials. Students will be making incredible projects from wood, paper, acrylic, even food.
Architectural models, shadowbox dioramas, and classroom signs are just a few of the ways educators have put their Glowforge to use.
Thousands of students are already turning their ideas into reality with Glowforge.
- Foster Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math multidisciplinary thinking.
- Exercise design fundamentals with 2D and 3D objects.
- Enable students at any level from K-12 through higher education.
- Go from "I have an awesome idea" to "I made this, and it's awesome."
Raise your hand if you have a question
Everything you need to light up the classroom
Print on hundreds of beautiful materials including leather, wood, acrylic, tile, paper and more.
Create designs with the tools you already use. Print JPGs, SVGs, PNGs, and more.
The 19.5"x11" bed gives you a large creative space. Use the Passthrough slot on Glowforge Pro for unlimited length.
Is Glowforge complicated to use?
Not at all! Go from box to your first print in about 30 minutes.
- Henry P, Adjunct Professor
“Your problem will be getting the students to work without Glowforge once they have it.”
Is Glowforge safe?
Of course! An array of safety features make Glowforge safe for classroom use.
Tom Riddle, Educator
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Can my school buy Glowforge with a Purchase Order?
Absolutely. You can inquire about the process by sending an email to support@glowforge.com.
We also support payment via credit card and PayPal.
Do you have lesson plans?
A great source for project ideas is our community forum. Here's one post with some examples to get started.
Discover what teachers and students are making with Glowforge
Geometry Mid-Term Project
This project required students to make a mathematical instrument. This student used Glowforge to make a functional Equinoctial Dial, also known as a Travellers Sundial.
4th Grade Building Model
A 4th grade class decided to turn their 2D building designs into 3D views during the school's daily "Innovation Hour." Students get to see how their building plans translate into a real-world view.
5th Grade "Trade Day" Tiles
For Trade Day, students are required to make the items they want to trade with other students. One student and parent created these tiles to bring to their 5th grade class.
Runs anywhere you have power and wifi.
Glowforge auto-detects Proofgrade material to eliminate guesswork.
6th Grade Marble Mazes
Teacher Brandon's 6th grade class designs and builds marble mazes using Glowforge. This project requires students to think about how their 2D design will translate into 3D and emphasizes precise measurements.
Glowforge uses a focused beam of light to cut and engrave material, creating designs limited only by your imagination
Bring the Glowforge 3D laser printer to your classroom, library, studio, or makerspace and enable STEAM projects in an entirely new way.
Glowforge uses a laser to cut and engrave limitless designs from a variety of materials. Students will be rapidly making incredible projects from wood, paper, acrylic, even food.
Architecture models, shadowbox dioramas, and classroom signs are just a few of the ways educators have put their Glowforge to use.
See how thousands of students are already turning their ideas into reality with Glowforge.
- Foster Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math multidisciplinary thinking.
- Exercise design fundamentals by translating a 2D plan into a 3D object.
- Enable students at any level from K-12 through higher education.
- Go from "I have an awesome idea" to "I made this, and it's awesome."
Works with your Mac, PC, Chromebook, and tablet.
Certified to UL standards and safe for classroom use.
Today's lesson:
Turn dreamers into makers
What kind of material can I use with Glowforge?
A Glowforge can cut hardwoods, plywoods, cardboard, fabric, leather, paper, Plexiglas (acrylic), Derlin (acetal), mylar, rubber, Corian, foods, and more. In addition, Glowforge can engrave all of the above plus glass, coated metal, marble, aluminum, titanium, and some consumer electronics.
Still have questions? Visit our full FAQ.
Take one and pass it on
Download this free guide to Glowforge for education, then share it with your friends, neighbors, and colleagues.
Looking for something you can easily print and hand out?
In this pamphlet you'll find a cheat sheet of Glowforge features and benefits. Keep it on your desk, or share it with another inspired educator.
Get students thinking critically and creatively
Engage students in an entirely new way with the world's most delightful 3D laser printer. Students learn best when they can engage with a lesson in more than one dimension.
Hundreds of schools have benefitted from adding a Glowforge to their classrooms.
- Help children discover their own ability to make things.
- Get students thinking critically about how a 2D design translates into a real world object.
- Enable rapid prototyping in Engineering classes.
- Help students achieve that elusive "Wow - I made that" moment.