5 Surprising Materials You Can Laser Cut & Engrave (You Won’t Believe #4!)
Discover 5 surprising materials you can laser cut and engrave with a CO2 laser! We test EVA foam, cork, foam core board, craft plastic sheets, and MakerStone flex sheets on the AEON Nova 14, sharing our exact speed and power settings. Perfect for laser crafters, small business owners, and makers looking for new project ideas, tips, and inspiration for unique laser cutting and engraving projects.
Here’s what we tested:
1️⃣ EVA Foam – Lightweight, waterproof, and perfect for cosplay armor, stamps, and tool inserts.
2️⃣ Cork – Eco-friendly, flexible, and amazing for coasters, trivets, wall art, and more.
3️⃣ Foam Core Board – A fast-cutting option for prototyping, signs, and UV printing.
4️⃣ Craft Plastic Sheets – Durable, flexible, and ideal for stencils, bookmarks, jewelry, and signage.
5️⃣ MakerStone Flex Sheets – Real stone veneer for stunning inlays, wall art, and custom décor.
We’ll show you how each material cut, how it engraved, and what settings worked best — plus, you’ll see them all come together in one big laser-cut project at the end.
Whether you’re looking for new product ideas for your small business or just want to experiment with cool materials, this video is packed with inspiration and pro tips for laser crafters at any level.
🔗 TOOLS & GEAR WE USE
AEON Nova 14 Laser: https://aeonlaser.us/promos?ref=kandgmakeit
Houston Acrylic MakerStone Flex Sheet: https://houstonacrylic.com/collections/makerstone
Houston Acrylic Craft Plastic Sheets: https://houstonacrylic.com/collections/craft-plastic
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📌 Chapters:
00:00 – 5 Materials You Didn’t Know You Could Laser Cut
00:44 – EVA Foam Test
02:35 – Cork Test
05:58 – Foam Core Board Test
08:59 – Craft Plastic Test
10:46 – MakerStone Flex Sheet Test
13:58 – Pro Tips & Final Project
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FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. We have just enough woodworking skill to make some basic furniture. Safety first!
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