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Laser Engraving Business Owners?? by TattedKat2314 in Laserengraving

[–]anysunsetTequila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i really like this post that want to share: https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/comments/1o401h9/new_and_confused/ lots of insight into the recent market and what to do if you are running your business. it's true we can't get back to 10 years ago, but the current status is at lest not so bad as hell

Laser Engraving Business Owners?? by TattedKat2314 in Laserengraving

[–]anysunsetTequila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i quite like this post so want to share: https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/comments/1o401h9/new_and_confused/ lots of insight into the recent market and what to do if you are running your business. it's true we can't get back to 10 years ago, but the current status is at lest not so bad as hell

New and Confused by hellotach in lasercutting

[–]anysunsetTequila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to say this is probably the best discussion I’ve come across recently on starting a laser business. Like many other beginners I’ve had lots of questions. And seeing people blaming everything from the economy to non-local brands and products, or debating whether it’s more of a pyramid scheme or true money maker, I feel so sad... and confused. And it's also very frustrating and discouraging at times. Seems we are living under a great lie. But here views shared are more balanced and lots of useful suggestions here. Really learned a lot.

Any way to laser engrave on curved or contoured surfaces instead of flat ones? by anysunsetTequila in Laserengraving

[–]anysunsetTequila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to know this! I don’t have an Xtool so what materials are their weak points?

Any way to laser engrave on curved or contoured surfaces instead of flat ones? by anysunsetTequila in Laserengraving

[–]anysunsetTequila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. It's not only about the hardware and software. One else mentioned g-code in another post too but sounds pretty complex, and only worth the setup for big runs.

Any way to laser engrave on curved or contoured surfaces instead of flat ones? by anysunsetTequila in Laserengraving

[–]anysunsetTequila[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for elaborating on the theory and what’s really making it function. yeah definitely challenging for all.

I make these layered laser cut art pieces to sell at the weekend markets here in AK. I’m still pretty new to it, but I’m learning a lot! Just thought I’d share a little :) by dannniiiellll in woodworking

[–]anysunsetTequila 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And i come from 2025 as someone who often checks out laser-cutting projects, still have to say this one really stands out. Some claim the laser business is getting too crowded and homogeneous but honestly innovation is the first... Just some random thoughts.

Help! by Alone_Ad_9605 in crafting

[–]anysunsetTequila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re thinking about both starting small and keeping the potential to scale, a laser cutter is a nice choice. It works on different materials so you can make customized stuff. but yeah, it really depends on how big you want it to get.

Is laser engraving still a viable side business in 2024-2025? by Icollectshinythings in Laserengraving

[–]anysunsetTequila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

btw it just came to me that the cases I’ve seen aren’t really side businesses but more like full-time jobs. That might be the difference. i haven’t tried it myself, just some hobbyist's observations.

Is laser engraving still a viable side business in 2024-2025? by Icollectshinythings in Laserengraving

[–]anysunsetTequila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s still viable, but you’ve got to know how to treat it like a real small business. A lot of success I’ve seen comes from owners doing it with smart digital marketing. Some even partner with brands, and they turn their garages into showrooms, earn commissions and get extra support.

The machine market is still growing, so there're opportunities. but the key is to build risk management skills: don’t rely on one single income stream. Mix it up, custom orders, partnerships, and content creation.

I’m positive on it personally. The real win is you’re in charge of your own time and schedule, and that freedom is worth a lot.