Students can draw their art on white paper with black markers, or they can use a free program like Google Draw to draw online.
With a laser cutter, you can now capture a greater diversity of artwork. Families purchase a tile, students paint, and the tile is glazed and baked in a kiln. You’ll save the cost of having to send the materials out for engraving as this can now be done in-house.Ī student-painted ceramic tile mosaic is a classic school fundraiser. With a laser cutter you can engrave plaques of aluminum, wood, or acrylic with family or company names to display. Schools that are raising money for new initiatives or buildings often create a donor wall to thank donors who have given support. Sell these products to families, at sports events, or in the community. Just think of all the possibilities! You can buy in bulk-name tags, pencils, erasers, picture frames, custom ornaments-pop them into the laser cutter, and add your customization. Laser cutters can engrave your school name, logo, and even individual student or team names on a wide variety of materials, including glass, wood, aluminum, acrylic, fabric, leather, and rubber. Schools are using laser cutters to create new fundraising opportunities and reduce costs on some old standbys. You know that a safe, high-quality laser cutter will greatly enhance your school’s STEAM efforts and makerspace, but how can you maximize your investment? In fact, “desktop” laser cutters like the Dremel DigiLab are so versatile they can help your school actually make money on new initiatives and reduce costs for things you already do.