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A curated directory of useful external guides recommended by PM Makerspace and the wider maker community.

Laser Cutting & Engraving

Laser Cutting & Engraving

Laser Cutting Fundamentals

Author: Brendon Hatcher

A practical introduction to laser cutting. The book includes Inkscape tutorials specifically aimed at preparing artwork for laser cutting, along with useful resources and references to online vector design tools. It is available free, with the option to support the author through a donation.

Written by Brendon Hatcher, who personally recommended the resource to the maker community.

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Design Software & Artwork Preparation

Design Software & Artwork Preparation

Inkscape — Beginners' Guide

Source: Inkscape documentation project

A free online guide to Inkscape, the open-source vector graphics editor. Learn how to create and edit vector artwork, work with SVG files and develop designs suitable for laser cutting and other digital fabrication processes.

Recommended by Brendon Hatcher alongside his Laser Cutting Fundamentals book.

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