--- title: What materials are safe to use in the laser cutters? last_updated: 2026-05-17T19:55:06Z --- # What materials are safe to use in the laser cutters? Refer to our wiki for [laser material advice](https://wiki.artifactory.org.au/en/tools/lasers/materials). * 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?](https://members.artifactory.org.au/faq/laser-material-source)