It’s another busy day in the shop, and I’m bringing you along for the ride! Today, I’m cutting DIY paint blanks for a wholesale order, prepping new laser files for Mom’s File Club, troubleshooting designs, and getting everything in order for my laser engraving business. Plus, I’ll share some tips on working with laser-ready files, maximizing scrap material, and more.
🔹 What’s in this video?
✔️ Cutting and testing DIY paint blanks for a wholesale order 🎨
✔️ Fixing laser files and prepping new designs for Mom’s File Club
✔️ Sending invoices and handling custom orders for my business 💰
✔️ My best tip for avoiding bad laser cut files (don’t waste time & money!)
✔️ Using a shrink wrap machine for the first time… and failing 😂
If you run a laser engraving business or are thinking about starting one, this video gives you a real behind-the-scenes look at what goes into a busy day!
🔹 Resources & Links:
🚀 Learn to use your CO2 laser like a pro with Laser Launch Academy® → www.laserlaunchacademy.com/
📂 Join Mom’s File Club for exclusive laser-ready designs → www.thatmomwithalaser.co/
🛍️ Shop my favorite laser tools & materials → www.amazon.com/shop/thatmomwithalaser
🔹 Let’s Connect!
♥ Facebook Laser Community → www.facebook.com/groups/thatmomwithalaser
♥ Instagram → www.instagram.com/thatmomwithalaser
♥ TikTok → www.tiktok.com/@thatmomwithalaser
🎥 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & What’s Happening Today
01:10 – Cutting DIY Paint Blanks & Using Scrap Wood
04:17 – Fixing a Laser File That Wasn’t Ready
07:55 – How to Spot Bad Laser Cut Files Before You Buy
10:23 – Setting Up My Compressor & Shop Workflow
14:30 – Shrink Wrapping Fail 🤦♀️
17:08 – Wrapping Up the Day
💬 Comment below – What’s your biggest struggle when running your laser business?
That Mom with a Laser