
Fire Evacuation Sign
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Be inspired by our Trotec laser samples. Find step-by-step instructions and template files that you can follow directly.
Fire Evacuation Sign
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Easter decoration "chicken"
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Gift tags
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Leather Pencil Roll
In our latest DIY, we'll show you have to make your own roll up pencil case. We'll be creating a selection of the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces for our office & school supplies shops. These roll up pencil cases offer an elegant and distinctive alternative to conventional zipper or snap fastener cases.
Puzzle
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Neon Flamingo Sign
TroGlass Neon is one of the latest acrylic materials that we have to offer. It is available in four fun colours, which become even more striking when they are backed with white acrylic glass - as with this sign. Try different colour variations and combinations to suit your taste!
Bottle display
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Signs "Wash hands" + "Keep distance"
In this article we will show you various signage designs - including templates - for the quick creation of Covid-19 signs. We will make use of TroLase, TroLase Foil and TroGlass.
Nursery Mobile
In today's tutorial we're making something that appeals to a slightly younger generation. Create this unique and whimsical baby mobile using an array of coloured acrylic materials. This project is excellently suited for the recycling of leftovers.
3D Sign Retro Style
Produce this 3-coloured sign in retro style. By sticking on elements you get quite simply an interesting 3D-effect.
3D Wall Decoration: Elephant
With just a few cuts you can produce this three-dimensional elephant from TroCraft Eco laser material.
Easter bunny shelf sitter
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to easily create this simple, yet striking wooden Easter decoration, showcasing our Veneer and TroGlass products. It's a great idea to decorate your shelves or even to use as table decor. The TroGlass Pastel colours are ideal for the Easter motifs, and can also be combined with TroGlass Satins for an extra festive effect. Try different combinations and create a small collection according to your taste!
Abstract flower decoration
Looking for a more minimalistic application to try out? Try out this modern wall art - perfect for home decor. Did we mention that it would make the perfect gift as well?
Wall sticker: Butterfly
Step-by-Step instruction
Wall decoration: Letters
Create a wall decoration using TroGlass and wall distance holders.
Stamps for Paper Bags
Produce stamps for individual packagings. Ideal for small quantities.
Leather belt
Learn how to quickly refine a simple leather belt.
Glass lantern
Lanterns make beautiful and modern table decorations for weddings. In the following tutorial, we will give you step-by-step instructions on how to laser engrave individual wedding decorations. This lantern can also be engraved for many other occasions such as Christmas or birthdays.
Elegant paper wedding invitation
Use the laser for an elegant wedding invitation with the finest details. You can also use the design for menu cards, place cards, or other wedding decorations.
Lucky Charms
Get creative by making use of different materials and combining aluminum tags and other materials to this individual lucky charm for New Year.
Guitar Fridge Magnet
In just a few simple steps you can create your very own guitar fridge magnet, using our range of veneer wood.
Acrylic Jig
Thanksgiving Turkey Serviette Rings
Create your own festive table decor
Retro Inspired Ice Cream Sign
This cute and colourful sign was inspired by the diners of the 1950's. Using a mixture of modern materials such as acrylics, veneer wood and anodised aluminium, it's hard not to create a jawdropping sign.
Vintage inspired sign "Diner"
Using only a small about of TroGlass acrylic materials, and a little bit of time, you can easily produce this impressive retro diner sign.
Laser cut paper wedding invitation
Create your own wedding invitation using LaserPaper and your laser
Model Making | Rocking Chair
TroCraft Eco material is ideally suited to model making. Put it to the test by following the instructions to build this little rocking chair model.
Flower Stand
In this simple step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to create a hanging wooden plant stand, with very little effort and even less material. And best of all, it doubles as the ideal present for Mother's Day!
DIY Easter Decoration
Looking for some inspiration for your Easter Decor? Take a look at our simple tutorial on how to create your own decor using laser paper and some acrylics. Download your graphic templates and instructions here.
DIY Windmill
Did you know that Trotec has a range of materials that are ideal for model making? In today's tutorial, we'll be making use of TroCraft Eco and TroGlas. Use our simple tutorial below to build this windmill with moving blades, using just a few small pieces of material.
Cork Pinboard
It couldn't be simpler to create this breathtaking Cork pinboard. Follow our instructions and use the provided design template to make your very own.
Laser Cut Silhouette
In today's tutorial we'll show you how to make your own paper silhouette artwork. Not only do the final products make beautiful artwork, but they double as great gift ideas!
Rotating acrylic display table
In today's tutorial, we'll take you through an simple step-by-step tutorial on how to create this exquisite rotating display using TroGlass Mirror.
Wooden Christmas Tree with accompanying tree decorations
In this DIY we show you how to create your own Christmas tree using wood, and we even show you how to make accompanying tree decorations with acrylics! Download your templates and instructions here, and get into gear for the festive season.
Curved outdoor sign
In this tutorial you'll discover how to create your own sign using printed acrylic with your Trotec Laser and JobControl® Vision.
Multifaceted Sign
Make your own personal multifaceted sign using TroGlass material by making use of this "how to" guide.
Snack bowl
In today's lesson we’ll demonstrate how to fabricate your own collapsable snack dish using TroCraft Eco, our sustainable and eco-friendly laser material.
Napkin ring
Learn how to create a napkin ring using trotec wood materials and the "Kerf Cut" process.
Creative wall decoration
Using different trotec materials, learn in this tutorial how to create this creative wall decoration.
Table decoration vintage style
In this DIY sample, learn how to create a personalised table decoration in vintage style using jute fabric and fusible interfacing.
Personalising a Trophy label
Find out how you can create a custom trophy sticker using a Trotec Speedy flexx laser engraver and TroLase foil material.
Softshell laptop bag
Your laser can be used to cut, mark or engrave textiles. For this example we used Softshell material to create this customised laptop bag.
Mother's Day bouquet
In this tutorial, we take you through the steps needed on how to create a decorative and unique gift for Mother's Day.
Nametag Black Marking
Learn how you can make black markings on anodized aluminum with a MOPA laser, using this name badge as inspiration.
Keyring Annealing
Discover how to create coloured annealing on stainless steel with a MOPA laser from Trotec. We take you through a step by step guideline.
Relief Engraving On Trophies
Create your own 3D trophy
Customising a wrist watch for loved one
Try engraving and marking various materials in just one simple step
Customised Cutlery
In today's step by step tutorial, we'll show you how you can upgrade your stainless steel cutlery using a laser.
Perpetual calendar of wood and engraving plastic
Print & Cut memo matching game
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Door mat
Customise standard door mats with your Trotec laser and add additional value to this product quickly and simply.
Valentine's card
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Voucher packaging
Unique christmas tree with decorations
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Leather engraving
In this DIY sample, we show you how to create trendy leather patches with your laser cutter.
Paper packaging
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Agate pendant
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Lucky Charm
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Laser engraving of bricks using a laser machine
Discover a different way on how you can create and customise an original gift for home-building using a simple clay brick.
Gift box
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a classy and individual gift box out of a simple sheet of corrugated board.
Weekly planner
Want to see all the events and tasks on your weekly calendar at a glance? Our slate planner is the perfect solution.
Coffee caddy
Produce this stylish coffee caddy using several layers of TroGlass. This is a project for advanced laser users.
3D bullet labyrinth
Make this exciting 3D bullet labyrinth using TroLase ADA Signage and your Trotec laser.
Digitally printed puzzle with individual engraving
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Halloween Lantern
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Acrylic globe with moving parts
Create a moveable globe as design element or fancy detail for other applications. Below are instructions and template download for your laser.
Wooden pen holder
Pillowslip with individual design
Use our LaserFlex foils to make an individual pillowslip.
Jewelry Display
See how you can produce an individual jewelry display using different acrylic sheets.
Engraved birthday calendar
Find out here, how you can turn a IKEA pin board "Väggis" and aluminum tags into a birthday calendar.
TroLase Name tags
Presentation box
made of TroLase ADA Signage
Lampe de chevet
Fruit Images
Produce a colorful series of fruit images out of TroLase material.
Solid Wood Fruit Bowl
Wine box
Display for Aluminium Tags
See how you can make a trendy display for your aluminium tags out of Trotec materials.
Photoengraved Menu Card
Make your own photoengraved menu card out of Trotec TroLase material.
Place cards
Individual place cards can create a lasting memory of a successful party.
Money Box
Desk pad
Refine a desk pad out of recycled leather.
Felt slippers
Use a simple artificial felt, needle and a thread and your Trotec laser to make exceptional felt slippers for your family and guests.
Money gift
Airplane construction kit out of wood
Wall Clock
Print&Cut Birthday Card
In this tutorial, we show you how to create personalized printed cards with JobControl® Vision Software and camera systems.
Acrylic Christmas Tree
Advent wreath made of acrylic and MDF
Acrylic glass holder
Exclusive, self-made Christmas card
Glass Tumbler Set
In this tutorial, we show you an easy way to personalize a glass set with your Trotec laser engraving machine.
Laser engraved garden decoration from wood
Design a nice wooden garden decoration on your laser using the instructions and template below.
Paper Ceiling Lamp
Take a simple bulb holder and produce great ceiling lamp.
Leather Businesscard Holder
Make individual business card holder made out of natural leather.
Table lamp made of paper
Add more value to a standard IKEA table lamp by adding a laser-cut lamp shade.
"Tea House" wooden sign
Our Tea House sign combines the various techniques you can use for processing wood. Use our template as inspiration and laser-cut and engrave your own unique wooden sign.
Laser cut and engraved Christmas card
Send your Christmas greetings this year with a laser-cut Christmas card made of three different materials (cardboard, felt and wood veneer). You don’t have felt ready? No worries, you can also design the card only with wood and cardboard. You can even use the wooden cutouts as christmas tree or window decoration.
Valentine's Day Key Chain
The meaning of this holiday is to remind your significant other how much you love them. One way to do this is by making them a special personalized gift. Below, we show you how to laser cut and engrave a wooden keychain for your sweetheart to make a symbol of your love that she or he can hold every day in his or her hands.
Laser-Cut Wooden Tea Light Holder
This playful wooden tea light holder is your ideal gift for Valentine's Day.
Enhance a simple IKEA mirror with a personal laser engraving
The Valentine's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world as the day of love.
Room divider screen
Create a beautiful room divider that is hung from the ceiling out of prefinished wood. This helps segment large spaces and adds a touch of art of any room.
Rolling Pin
This tutorial shows you how to deep engrave a rolling pin to leave fun impressions in your dough.
Laser-Cut Wooden Easter Eggcup
We have designed a charming Easter decoration for you: An eggcup made from wood in the shape of an Easter Bunny. The cart is used for holding the egg. We used alder wood for making the eggcup. But it will also work with conventional plywood; ideally use poplar plywood for laser cutting.
Easter Egg Decoration
Easter Egg Decoration
Cornhole Game
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Coat rack
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Construct A Truck Holiday Ornament
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Cheese Board Set
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Coaster from acrylic and wood
Table Decoration Made of Felt
Get in the mood for spring by decorating your table with laser cut butterfly napkin rings and flower cutlery bags. With these cheery table top decorations the spring mood will stay in your home... even during rainy days!
Engraved Leather Phone Case
Style up your mobile phone with this exclusive phone case made from leather. Personalize the pouch with your initials for an individual touch. Check out our instructions and templates below to engrave your own phone pocket.
Leather Bracelets laser cut and engraved
In the following tutorial, we show you how to laser cut and engrave (imitation) leather. Below, we've prepared different design templates and suitable laser parameters for you.
Heat transfer film cut with a laser
Decorate your textiles with your favourite designs, logos and lettering "screen-printing like".
Felt Quiver
Lasercut and engrave your individual quiver out of felt and wood, and let your arrows hit the bull's eye.
Easter Decorations using felt
With Easter around the corner, it's time to start getting some ideas together for decor. Need inspiration? No problem, it only takes two minutes to make this Easter craft with a Trotec laser!
Laserengraved cushion cover
IKEA cushion cover + laserengraving = custom sofa decoration
Felt and Leather Christmas Boot
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Multi Layer sign: laminates and acrylics
One sign, four layers, different sign making techniques. Engraving and cutting is combined with multi layer technique and dimensional lettering. Use backlit with LEDs to put the sign in the best perspective.
Acrylic Sign "Rocket Motel"
Laser cut and engrave your very own retro acrylic sign. Use our "Rocket Motel" template or get inspiration for your individual acrylic sign.
Die plates for seal presses
Engrave your own custom die plates for seal presses
Modelmaker House
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Do-it-yourself fridge magnets
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Create a unique Jack-o-Lantern for Halloween
Nothing signifies Halloween like a glowing Jack o'Lantern with a unique pattern. In this tutorial we show you how to create a unique Halloween pumpkin using a laser.
Laser engraved padlocks Love Locks
You can see them on bridges all around the world.Typically the lovers' names or initials are engraved on the padlock, and the key is thrown away to symbolize their endless love.
Give a simple notebook a personal touch
We decorated two Leuchtturm1917® notebooks with a Speedy 400. The emerald sketchbook was enhanced with a contrasting engraving. The smaller notebook has a flexible cover that was laser cut to reveal a colored second layer.
Festive Cupcake or muffin Case
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Business card box laser engraved
The first impression counts: Use a laser engraved box for your business cards. You can engrave the box with your company logo or personalize it with your name or motto.
Create a board game with your laser
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Beeswax candles
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Christmas Village
During the Christmas period, the table where you are going to receive your guests is certainly one of the key elements for the Christmas celebration. In this tutorial, discover our village which will find its place at the center of your table to embellish and illuminate it.
Precious paper: Business cards
Impress your friends and colleagues with this individual paper finishing application. Precious paper laser engraved and cut.
Laser engraved photo stamp
Stamp or photo? Have a close look and discover filigree details of the stamp imprint on any kind of paper.
Lasercut and engraved Christmas trees
We show you how to make a personalized Christmas tree with simple cardboard. In the PDF termplate you will find 2 versions: Our big Christmas tree is about 1 meter high. And the small version can be used as table decoration in any size.
Laser Cut a Paper Christmas Card
Surprise your family and friends with your personal Christmas card cut with the laser. All you need for this is paper in two colors.
Lasercut and engraved Cardboard Chair
This tutorial shows you how to engrave and laser cut cardboard to make a stable chair out of it.
Birthday calendar
You keep forgetting the birthdays of your loved ones? Let us help you with our lasercut and engraved birthday calendar. We show you how to create a personalised birthday calendar.
Laser engraved wedding glass
This tutorial shows you how to enhance the appearance of simple glasses with an individual engraving for weddings and other special events.
Laser engraved Softdrink Glass
Softdrink Glass
Laser engraved Mirror Glass
Your creativity knows no bounds: Even mirrors can become unique decorative elements with laser engraving.
Laser engraved glass bottles
Add more value to simple IKEA bottles by engraving your personal quote.
Plant identification signs
Cut and engrave custom gardening signs with your Trotec laser and label herbs, fruits, vegetables with them. Check out these three variations: garden gnome, clear or retro design.
Lasermade Jewelry Necklace with Laser-Cut Pendant
The laser-cut pendant we're making today consists of 13 individually laser-cut and engraved pieces. The prescion of the cutting gaps enures a firm hold when assemblying, without the need for glue. By using the engraving elements, it will also allow you to create countless designs.
Acrylic Penbox Cut with a Laser
First graders will love this colorful pen holder. We have worked with acrylic remnants in different colors. But also in alder or poplar plywood, this useful organizer will look good on any desk.
Lasercut a night light
Celebrate the new arrival with an extraordinary baby shower gift.
Acrylic Lamp Cut with a Laser
The construction of the arylic lamp provides a marvelous light reflection. Create this unique decoration with your laser cutter and experiment with light and shade.
Laser-cut acrylic jewelry
Let your imagination run wild and create your individual acrylic jewelry. Practically every design, that can be imagined, can be processed with the laser.
Laser Cut Flower Coaster
Create a beautiful laser cut flower coaster with a cork back to protect your table.
Acrylic sports trophy
You want to make a special sports trophy? In this tutorial we show you how you can make an impressive award out of individual acrylic layers.
Business Card Display
In this guide, we show you how easy it is to use cardboard creatively. Laser your own individual business card racks or displays for city maps, flyers, brochures etcetera.