Hello!
I’m sorry if there is already a class for this I am still very green with everything!! Can anyone help me get the information on how to use the laser for cutting leather???
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There’s not really any class for cutting leather on the lasers, just several warnings. Mostly, be 100% sure that it is untreated veg-tan leather that you are cutting. Chrome-tan should NEVER be cut on the laser, it uses unknown chemicals in its tanning process, and 99% sure that the majority of them are toxic when ignited.
If you aren’t 100% sure its veg-tan, I would avoid the lasers tbh.
Also, from past experience, case the leather a little, it will help reduce the smell of burning hair/flesh.
It can/will be very stinky.
Again, be 100% sure that it is untreated veg-tan. If you are not sure, then don’t do it
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Good to know! Since it’s best that I don’t use it due to the tanning of the leather. Would it be possible to laser an acrylic template??
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Not to speak for others, but yes. Hopefully you’ll get responses for offers of help, if you want, but meanwhile, searching can provide historical information, at the least:
Hitting the “more” button at the bottom leads to this results page:
https://talk.dallasmakerspace.org/search?q=laser%20an%20acrylic%20template
So certainly has been done in the past; no reason to think it can’t be done today. 
Thank you!!!
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And there is a pretty good set of level-up Laser classes that get regularly offered. Here are the ones currently on the class/event calendar: Current Laser Related Classes.
It’s a good idea to check the class/event calendar regularly when you are interested in something specific. Or even if you are just bored :–)
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Thank you! Sad I missed these before they became full!! I’ll keep checking. Thank you!
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Yeah…they just filled up because I posted link. And so it goes…
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