Workshop – Lighburn Software (for laser engraving)

Overview:

Dig deeper into the world of laser cutting by learning the ins and outs of the premier laser cutting software; LightBurn. This 2hr introductory course is the perfect next step after completing the laser cutting badge, or if it’s been a while refreshing your memory on the software side of laser cutting.

What You’ll Learn:

• Layout Basics: Get an overview of where everything lives inside of LightBurn and where to find the most essential tools.
• Design Basics: Learn how to create your designs directly inside of LightBurn without having to bounce back and forth between software.
• Library Basics: Find out how you can leverage LightBurn’s built in Art and Material Libraries to speed up your workflows.
• Indexing Basics: Have a large piece to engrave or cut? Learn how to index the piece across multiple positions.
• Image Engraving Basics: Discover the differences between vector and bitmap images and the different ways to engrave each.
• Efficiency Basics: Build on you knowledge and skillset with built-in tools to help you speed up your cuts and engraves.

Please Note:

• We strongly encourage purchasing LightBurn software (ask us for the discount code! 75% off! email build@makesantafe.org)
• If possible, bring your laptop with LightBurn installed, though we have iMacs available at MAKE for class