Pre-Workshop Videos & Activities
This workshop is primarily hands-on practice with Inkscape or Photopea in order to learn to use key features of the software for laser cutting. To participate fully please do the following before the workshop:
Download and Install Software
- Download and Install Inkscape here
Reading
- Laser Cutting Basics (10 min)
Watch pre-class Videos
[How did Woodblock Printing begin?] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDuMZUxxeo){:target=”_blank”}
How does Laser Cutting Work - Basics Explained (2 min)
Vector vs Raster Graphics (3 min)
Laser Cutter Safety Equipment Game Map (4 min)
OPTIONAL: Laser Cutter Safety Equipment VR Tour (3 min)
OPTIONAL: 10 projects for the laser cutter (5 min)