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Set name: Aura
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- Bring Your Ideas To Life - Glowforge Aura is a compact 6W, 450nm diode beginner friendly laser engraver and cutter designed to help makers, educators, hobbyists, and small businesses to easily cut, engrave, and score wood, leather, paper, cardstock, fabric, and dark acrylic to create personalized gifts, signs, decor, jewelry, and more. Please note: Aura is not compatible with MDF, vinyl made with PVC, or white, blue, or clear acrylic.
- Big Projects, Small Footprint - More than a wood laser engraver, Aura's spacious 12 x 12 inch workspace and built-in passthrough slot allow materials longer than the machine itself to move through the bed, making it easy to create larger signs, wall decor, and extended projects while saving valuable workspace. Routine cleaning and maintenance help ensure optimal cutting performance and long-term reliability.
- See It Before You Make It - The proprietary Glowforge App and built-in laser engraver camera provide an HD live preview, so you can see your actual material on screen and place designs exactly where you want them before cutting or engraving. Compatible Proofgrade materials are automatically recognized and optimized for easier setup and beautiful results with less guesswork.
- The Glowforge Ecosystem Advantage - Glowforge Aura combines an easy-to-use web-based app with Proofgrade materials, tutorials, automatic material settings, live design previews, and an active community. This complete ecosystem makes laser engraving and creating with a laser machine more approachable for first-time users with thousands of design options, all in one place.
- Safe, Simple & Ready To Grow - The Glowforge laser engraver is a Class 1 laser product containing an embedded Class 4 laser with an engineered protective enclosure that helps block harmful laser light. Like all laser cutters, ventilation is required during operation, and the Glowforge Craft Laser Filter (sold separately) is recommended for convenient indoor use.
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Do I need to pay for a subscription to use Glowforge laser printers? No, our app is free! You can use basic features with your free subscription but if you want to access higher resolution, unlimited free premade designs, and creative tools, check out our $50/month premium subscription for access to all the features. Do I need to use Proofgrade materials with the Glowforge Aura? No, you can use a wide range of laser-compatible materials for your projects! These will require manual settings. If you'd like to simplify the process, our Proofgrade materials include smart codes with preset settings for fuss-free prints. What materials can the Glowforge Aura cut or engrave? The Aura cuts & engraves laser-compatible materials including wood, acrylic, leather, veneer, paper, & cardboard, and engraves on denim, mylar, rubber, cork, sandpaper, food, stone, slate, titanium, aluminum, marble, ceramic tile, and hundreds more! Do I need to vent my Glowforge laser printer? As it prints, the Aura typically creates a small amount of smoke and fumes that need to be vented. Venting to a nearby window or door is easy with the included ventilation hose or you can purchase our craft series air filter to use anywhere. How easy is it to get started? It takes less than 30 minutes to get your printer out of the box, set it up, and start on your very first project. If you need help, you can contact Glowforge Customer Care at any point for personalized onboarding support. Glowforge Aura Glowforge Spark Glowforge Pro HD Glowforge Plus HD Glowforge Pro Glowforge Plus
Brand: Glowforge
Material: Aluminum
Color: white
Active Surface Area: 451 square inches
Operation Mode: Automatic
Brand Name: Glowforge
Manufacturer: Glowforge
UPC: 811961034412
Number of Items: 1
Included Components: Power cord, Quick Start Guide
Model: GF-ASM-00470
Part Number: GF-ASM-00470
Operation Mode: Automatic
Print media: Unknown
Compatible Devices: Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone
Active Surface Area: 451 square inches
Material Type: Aluminum
Color: white
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Set name: Aura
I bought this product a couple of months ago and wanted to put it through it's paces before writing a review. I have several years experience with laser cutters/engravers, and was upgrading from an older machine to something a bit newer/quicker, and perhaps a little more user friendly. I was immediately impressed by how well this laser worked right out of the box. Had everything set up and printed my first test project within a half hour. It's pretty slick, I think for a first-time laser purchase this thing is pretty much ideal. There are plenty of pre-made projects you can hop into straight away, and even more if you purchase the membership or are in the trial period. The membership wasn't for me in the long run, but it was great way to start off, and for people who don't want to get into the weeds with creating designs and cuts in other pieces of software and importing them into the Glowforge interface, I think it would be well worth the money. Like many users I tend to use GIMP & Inkscape to create my projects, but pretty much any graphics program such as photoshop should work, so long as you can export image files and SVG graphics. So don't let the membership aspect sway you away from this laser; if you feel like you have to pay a monthly fee to use it, you absolutely do not. I read some reviews talking about the speed of this laser, with some people expressing disappointment with it's speed. That all depends on your perspective. It's important to note that this is a diode laser, not a CO2. If you are wanting to go into large scale production you'll need to invest a lot more money on an expensive CO2 setup, but for the hobbyist or even a small Etsy store I think this laser will do the trick. Compared to my old diode laser, the Glowforge prints at least 6 times faster. Jobs that would take 3 hours to engrave can be done in less than 20 minutes, and the quality is just as good, maybe even a bit better. Cutting speeds are similarly faster. So for me, this thing has been a godsend. The software took a bit of getting used to, but again I was moving from an entirely different platform. I can safely say that compared to my earlier experiences with lasers the overall learning curve was much, much quicker. I was really impressed with the pre-sets. On my old unit I would waste an hour or more running test prints and grids to get satisfactory results, so I was a really amazed by how often my first print would turn out great without having to tweak any of the settings. The auto calibration and camera really work well on this unit. Initially I was a bit dismayed by the fact it had presets because I was so used to fine-tuning laser power and speed manually, but found that all of these functions are there if you really want to get that exact effect you're looking for. I'm pretty old-school, I like to back up my photographs to hard drives at my house and not store them on the cloud, so at first I wasn't wild about the platform being cloud based. But that's the way the world is moving, and I certainly haven't had any issues with this aspect, and in fact have fully embraced it. You can either buy Glowforge certified materials which will be automatically detected, but I have had excellent results by purchasing other non-certified materials as well. Just make sure to buy them from a decent supplier. For more advanced users, you can cut/engrave other materials as well (as long as they are diode laser compatible), but obviously you'll need to experiment a bit to get the settings rights. The Glowforge forum is a great place to go for advice or to see who has already done something similar so you'll have a good starting point. For me this is where a lot of the fun really comes in. In summary I'd say this is a great diode laser for both the novice and the experienced. The footprint is small, and it's a tidy device that looks great sitting in your craft room (or living room table).
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024 by Neysa Koury
Set name: Aura
I was excited to order this machine for fun crafts. The excitement went away all within 30 minutes of opening the box. There is no owner's manual, only a quick installation guide. There are hardly any cutting tips online, so I had to do trial and error while cutting. I did one sample cut and it worked fine. After that, the machine kept cutting off mid-cut, which caused me to lose so many acrylic products that aren't cheap. Also, even with the filter that you have to buy separately it. does not catch all of the fumes, so that separate cost is also pointless. The machine overheats, so expect your projects to go fr.om 50 minutes to 2 hours for one small cut. Their software is easy to use if you have a premium account, which is about $240 a year. I am not happy at all with this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2025 by Tyana Robinson
Set name: Aura
Full disclosure: I was a beta tester, so I’ve been able to use this machine before others. There’s some really important information that’s missing from the listing, so read carefully and make sure you’re buying the right product for what you need. First - don’t be mistaken, this isn’t the laser that made Glowforge famous. Aura is less powerful, cheaper, smaller, lighter, and a lot more orange but the Aura has completely transformed my crafting! Setting up the Glowforge Aura was an absolute breeze (you just need wifi). The step-by-step instructions were incredibly easy to follow. Within minutes, I had it up and running. There’s just one button. When it lights up, you push it. One of the most important features: It’s safe. Glowforge is the only laser I know that has a 3rd party testing certificate. With a 6 month old baby, this was extremely important to me. One of the standout features of the Glowforge Aura is the Glowforge Proofgrade materials. These materials are specifically designed to work seamlessly with the laser cutter, ensuring consistent and high-quality results. The variety of materials available is impressive, from wood and acrylic to leather. I tried to save a bit of money and use other materials and although they work great, it takes so much more time and effort. I ended up buying the Proofgrade materials and now I won’t go back! They are so much easier and high quality. The Glowforge Aura can cut through a wide range of materials with precision. Whether you're making intricate pieces, personalized gifts, or more, this laser cutter can handle it. I was amazed at how easily it cut through wood, leaving clean edges and intricate designs with minimal effort on my part. The Glowforge software is a joy to use. It's intuitive and user-friendly, making the design process a breeze. You can also import your own designs or choose from a library of pre-made designs, making it easy for both beginners and experienced designers. I used the Aura air filter with it and the automatic on/off is so great. No extra buttons to push or think about - just attach and go. I have also used it without the filter, which in that case needs to be vented out a window. How it actually works: I created a wood an acrylic sign for my niece’s birthday party that turned out PERFECT. It looked like something you would spend hundreds on. It did take some trial and error to get there though. I first tried to use off-brand white acrylic, adjusting the settings on the machine manually but then learned that this laser does not cut white and clear acrylic because of the type of laser it is. I ended up buying the Proofgrade wood and painting it - saved me so much time and wasted much less material. It did cut easily through green acrylic to make accents for the sign. I also quickly engraved a piece of pink acrylic for a last minute additional sign. The Glowforge Aura has truly taken my crafting hobby to the next level. If you love crafting, this laser cutter is a game-changer that will have you creating stunning projects and inspiring others to do the same. I think Glowforge Aura is the best bang for the buck in its category. If you’re trying to produce a product to make money, upgrade to something bigger. If you’re crafting or making stuff at home - Aura is the best pick for safety, ease of use, and just being a lot of fun to operate.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023 by Ashley C
Set name: Aura
So this is my honest review . This thing is ready to go .You take it out of the box , you put the laser magnetic on top of where the laser magic will go it literally is a magnet easy to go , you plug it in , you set it with the wifi, you go to the app and start designing . That part perfect . Now here is the part that really bugged me because i was planning on engraving journals. After I did soooo much research you have to be careful with the leather you choose . make sure it is not vynil. I used it for soft leather and put it in the lowest power yet the fastest speed and it did a decent job but not the quality that I was expecting to sell them . Now the part that really turned me off was this one . When I created the design for the Journal cover on both sides . It took 5 hours 1/2 guys . Imagine if I can actually do this for a living and I get 20 orders a day ? people would be cancelling like there is no tomorrow . I would only be able to do one a day. Granted I tried coasters you guys not my original Journal cover . 5 hours 1/2 in blew my mind so much that I did some soul searching and my soul said nah return it . So the machine is being returned . I am still giving it 5 stars because I did love it . Its practical, ready to use , and when it was finally done the work was beautiful . The time it took is what really threw me off . If this machine would of cost me $500 I would of stayed with it but for a $1000 me waiting forever for the product to be done ? I feel I would just be giving my hard earned money away.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026 by Rosa Nazario
Set name: Aura
I was so excited to buy this glow forge aura, I’ve been wanting one since 5 years ago but the pro was so expensive and when they came out with the more affordable aura, I went for it!! I should’ve done my due research:( the aura was amazingly slow. We made the test box they recommended and it took 5 min for it to cut typewriter paper, my son used it to cut leather and it took 5+ hours for a simple design. I tested what I wanted to etch for a cutting board on cardboard first and it took 3 hours to complete. When I did it on my cutting board it took 9.5 hours to etch, and the etching was uneven, and it left some letters incomplete!! I checked the lens to see if it needed cleaning, but the lens was still good. I tried to re-etch it again, but it wouldn’t etch it where it originally etched, so my good cutting board is ruined. Who has 9.5 hours of doing nothing to sit and watch the aura do its thing?!? You have to stay with it to make sure it doesn’t catch fire, plus you have to smell its fumes, it’s winter, the garage doors are open for air circulation and I was freezing. Eventually I went inside the house and checked it every 15-30 minutes. Totally disappointed when I checked it after 3 hours and it missed some parts of the letters. NO owner’s manual was provided (only a quick installation guide); everything about the glowforge aurora is trial and error, the company wants each user to ‘subscribe’ instead of allowing a household-account. This product is produced too quickly without any troubleshooting guide/owner’s manual; owners have to search on-line for any assistance/reviews from other owners. Note the partially-completed letters, inconsistent embossing, scorch marks…overall Cletus with his branding irons and soldering pen would have done a better job than glowforge. HUGELY DISAPPOINTED! If you want to buy a laser printer, maybe go with the glowforge pro, I read it’s faster and you can do more things with it, why waste your money and time for a slow inefficient machine. I ultimately decided to get the xTool D20, I read it was better, faster, similar in cost with the aura, better customer service and I did some actual research instead of blindly buying like I did. Also the YouTube and articles of aura vs. xTool was helpful too. I hope the xTool is better, it not, I’ll write a review on whether it is good or bad on that as well
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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023 by miso soup
Set name: Aura
I recently purchased the Glowforge Aura, and I must say that it has completely transformed my crafting and DIY projects. The versatility and precision of this laser cutter and engraver are truly remarkable. First and foremost, the setup was a breeze. The instructions were clear, and I had it up and running in no time. The user-friendly interface made it easy for me to start creating right away, even as a beginner. The cutting and engraving quality are outstanding. Whether I'm working with wood, acrylic, leather, or even glass, the Glowforge Aura delivers crisp, clean cuts and intricate engraving details with utmost precision. The ability to work with a wide range of materials opens up endless possibilities for my projects. I also appreciate the online community and support provided by Glowforge. The Glowforge app is intuitive and offers a plethora of designs and templates to choose from, making it convenient to get started on new ideas. The compact size of the Glowforge Aura is another plus, as it fits perfectly in my workspace without taking up too much room. In conclusion, I highly recommend the Glowforge Aura to anyone looking to take their crafting and creative projects to the next level. It's an investment that quickly pays off in the form of stunning, professional-quality results. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, the Glowforge Aura is a game-changer that will undoubtedly elevate your creative endeavors.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024 by Desiree Chavez
Set name: Aura
First, let me start by saying I really like the tool. The features. The ability to see the bed so you can line up your design precisely. It worked well. 2 projects. Small. Very small, took maybe an hour to cut and assemble both. Excited, yes. Put the machine away for the night. Came back the next day. The lack of a native mobile app may not matter to some, but it takes away from this system in my opinion. You have to use the app in a web browser, which is “mobile friendly”, but more like frenemeies. When it works, it works great. But don’t expect that every time. Second. Going back to use this brand new machine, I was hit with a few errors. The errors aren’t even vague. It literally just states “Error”. After cleaning and poking around, I found no solutions. The machine would not even sync back to the creative software. Just every time when it would “home” or “scan” - the blue ERROR box would appear on screen. Figured with it being a brand new machine, and all the people raving about their glowforge’s - I reached out to customer support. An email followed by 3 phone calls. Obviously a smaller team. I sat on the machine for days waiting for a response and trying to get in touch. Generic email back telling me to try basically everything I’d done. Made my best attempt at returning it. Only to finally be called back and the rep left a voicemail. I didn’t bother. No tool that I use twice then breaks and offers little support to their consumer is a product I am going to try to soldier on with. My tip: Do a bit more research. You might spend a little more, and that part sucks- but on the flip side you want to enjoy using the machine you purchased not worrying if it’s going to work.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2025 by Genexodus
Set name: Aura
I have been wanting a laser cuter/engraver for a long while. This fit what I wanted. Very easy to use while powerful enough to do the woodwork I wanted it for. A draw back has been that I use this in my garage and the glow forge is sensitive to the sunlight. That lighting makes the calibration with the onboard camera to have an error. Other than that, it has been fun engineering parts for my projects.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023 by DClarke