What materials are safe to use in the laser cutters?

Refer to our wiki for laser material advice.
* This lists the materials that are OK and not OK to use in our laser cutters.
* Processing the wrong kind of material in a laser cutter can poison you, or start a fire. ⚠️ Do not load any material into our laser cutters unless it is approved in this list. ⚠️

Ask a laser trainer if:

  • Your desired material isn't on the list
  • You're not 100% sure what kind of material you have (i.e. unknown plastic)

See also: Where can I get laser-safe plastic sheets for laser cutting?

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