Booking Glowforge Laser Cutter/Engraver - Make It! Create It! Learn It!

Select from the options below to request a booking for any of our maker spaces and services. Requirements include a valid Library Card and completion of the Customer Agreement Form. After submitting the form, staff will review the request and send you a confirmation email.

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Glowforge Laser Cutter/Engraver

Pierre Berton Resource Library

Fees

Glowforge Plus: Free service. Only Material Cost if you want to use the library material. You can use your own material based on the Material Guideline.

Material Cost Information

Material	Size (in)	Thickness (in)	Cost (C$)
Plywood	8 x 12	1/4	$2.50
Plywood	12 x 20 (working area: 11 by 19 inches)	1/4	$5.00
Hardboard	12 x 20 (working area: 11 by 19 inches)	1/8	$2.75
Clear Acrylic	8 x 12 (working area: 8 by 11 inches)	1/8	$3.50
Clear Acrylic	12 x 20 (working area: 11 by 19 inches)	1/8	$8.50

To book a staff member to work on your design:

Have a valid VPL card in good standing.
Become Glowfroge Certified by taking VPL's online Glowforge Certification Course. (If you've already participated in any VPL Glowforge program, the certification won't be required.)
Print and sign a Customer Agreement Form and return it on your first booking.
Read the rules and guidelines below:

There is a maximum of 3 bookings a week for each account and space.
Bookings must be made at least 3 days in advance.
The laser cutter can be booked for a maximum 2-hour which 30 min of it is for preparation and cleaning.
Design can be in SVG, JPG, PNG, PDF or a simple drawing. The quality of the output is related to the resolution of the source.

Request a booking in the form below:

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After submitting this form please wait for a confirmation email from our staff to complete the booking. This may take up to 3 business days and it is recommended you check both your inbox and junk mail folder.

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