I recently went down a bit of a rabbit hole learning about laser cutting, and honestly… it’s way more interesting than I expected. At first I thought laser cutters were just used for cutting metal or maybe wood, but it turns out they can work with a huge range of materials — and not all in the same way. For example: * Materials like wood, acrylic, leather, paper, and fabric can usually be cut and engraved pretty easily * Things like glass and stone can be engraved, but not really cut * Some metals can be engraved, but cutting them depends on the type of laser What surprised me the most is that some materials are actually dangerous to use. Certain plastics can release toxic fumes when cut, which is something most beginners don’t even think about. So it’s not just about what *works*, but also what’s *safe*. I tried to put everything I learned into a simple guide — nothing too technical, just a clear breakdown of what materials you can use, what you should avoid, and why. If you’re into DIY, design, or just curious about how this stuff works, you might find it interesting: https://razorlab0.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/which-materials-can-a-material-laser-cutter-cut-and-engrave/ Also curious — has anyone here ever tried laser cutting or any kind of creative hobby like this?