LASER CUTTING FOAM LETTERS

Laser cutting foam letters is a great application for your Epilog Laser machine. The laser easily cuts through the foam material, allowing you to create dimensional pieces for signage projects, photo props, and much more!

Add some personalised messaging to your next event or celebration with this fun idea! 

Where can you sell laser engraved foam letters?

  • For point of purchase displays
  • Event signage
  • As photobooth props

MATERIALS NEEDED

  • Polyethylene foam – we selected the quarter sheet size, which 1371.6mm x 609.6mm  and 1″ (25.4 mm) thick. Depending on your table size, you may need to manually cut the foam with a utility knife to fit within the laser, or request a custom size foam sheet.
  • Spray paint (optional)
  • Utility knife (optional)
  • Laser engraver (we used our Fusion Pro 48 120w)
  • Graphic design software (we run CorelDraw classes throughout the year)

Open the artwork files and customize as necessary.

If you opt for a different font, make sure it is thick enough to hold when moving and mounting/placing the letters.

Thinner fonts can be more delicate, a thicker one will ensure less breakage.

After you’ve modified the artwork to your liking, insert your foam piece into the laser and send the job over with the correct parameters for your machine.

After you’ve focused, manually move the table up by .15″. This helps ensure the beam goes through entirely through the foam.

The foam isn’t very dense, so you likely will not need an abundant amount of power to cut through it, and you can always run it again the laser doesn’t go completely through.

After your letters have been cut, apply a few coats of spray paint.

After the paint has dried you are good to go!

HOW MUCH IS A LASER SYSTEM?

Use our online calculator tool to work out how you can easily cover the cost of your laser!

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