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PatternPly® Guide
PatternPly® Guide
We offer PatternPly® in several different substrate types to ensure we have the perfect option for your project! Options: MDF (the original PatternPly®!) Offered in 1/4" and 1/8" thicknesses, one sided... Read more...
What is Frog Juice and When Should I Use It?
What is Frog Juice and When Should I Use It?
Frog Juice is a UV protective spray that can be applied to wood, acrylic, or PatternPly®. It helps keep colors bright and helps prevent any surface chipping that may occur... Read more...
Two sided vs. One Sided vs. Transparent PatternPly®
Two sided vs. One Sided vs. Transparent PatternPly®
Because lasering is such a diverse craft, we offer many different options for each of our materials. Sometimes, these differences can get a little confusing (especially on clear substrates). Let's... Read more...
How to cut PatternPly®
How to cut PatternPly®
We sometimes hear from customers that they are afraid to cut their PatternPly® -- don't be! It couldn't be easier to cut and enables you to quickly create beautiful, finished products. ... Read more...
What is flex? How can I use it, and how do I order it?
What is flex? How can I use it, and how do I order it?
What is flex? Our flex substrates are thin, laser safe materials that can be ordered raw (plain) or with any of our PatternPly® patterns on the surface. We offer several... Read more...
What to do when your order arrives
What to do when your order arrives
Your order has arrived! Hooray! What now? Read more...
What to do if wood is warped
What to do if wood is warped
  If you work with wood, you will eventually encounter a warped sheet. It's the nature of the beast when working with a natural product like wood*. Thankfully, it's easy... Read more...
How to store your laser materials
How to store your laser materials
Ever wonder how to store all of your laser materials? Look no further! Read more...
Recommended Materials for Various Common Projects
Recommended Materials for Various Common Projects
Suggested Materials for Earrings Our 1/8" materials are the most popular for earrings. This includes the 1/8" plywoods, acrylics, and PatternPly®. If you will be using a layered design, you... Read more...
What products are okay for outdoor use?
What products are okay for outdoor use?
Believe it or not, this is a loaded question! This is because "outdoor use" has such a broad interpretation. For example, is your sign going to be attached to a... Read more...
Fun money-making ideas for custom PatternPly®!
Fun money-making ideas for custom PatternPly®!
Want custom PatternPly® but can't think of anything to submit? Here are some fun ideas to spark inspiration! Read more...
How to order larger or smaller sized sheets to accommodate your laser bed
How to order larger or smaller sized sheets to accommodate your laser bed
Do you have a laser with a different bed size than our standard 19x12"? Learn how to order larger or smaller sheets here! Read more...

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