Laser Etching Class: Glasses and Tumblers

You'll never grab the wrong glass again, after this laser cutting workshop in Seattle! In this hands-on class, you will personalize beverage container with a custom design created by a laser!

You can bring your own glass, or a powder-coated or anodized tumbler, or purchase one at the space.

If you are bringing your onw: Pint glasses and standard tumblers work great. We will do our best to etch any size/shape. Avoid thinner glass.

Your team will get to watch as our 90-watt laser blasts away the powder coating to reveal your design on the shiny steel underneath. We will start with an introduction to the makerspace and the exciting tools and opportunities we have here. We’ll then introduce your instructors.

Next, you’ll dive into a workshop (35-45 minutes) to learn how to set up your design on Lightburn, the software that runs our laser cutters. You can download a free 30-day trial of Lighburn. We’ll all create a design together, and then you’ll create your own. Use your free design time to find images online, design something unique in the software, or draw by hand with pen and paper. Your instructors will help with any questions and offer advice.

When your design is complete, you’ll email your file to the staff-operated lasers. You can watch the magic happen as your design is etched into your masterpiece in real-time.

After the event, we’ll clean up your tumbler with rubbing alcohol to make it positively shine. You and your team will take home custom tumblers that will add character to your breakroom cabinet!

Please Note
For larger teams, there may not be time to etch every design during your event. We will etch any remaining designs after the event, they will be available for pickup or shipping within the week.