This Cool New 3D Laser Printer Lets You Make Everything From Board Games to Plant Holders

We’ve all been there: spending hours scouring the internet for the perfect gift or aimlessly wandering through department store after department store looking for unique decor pieces to revamp your living room. So, if you have a specific vision in mind why not create it yourself in the comfort of your own home? Glowforge, the Seattle-based 3D laser printer, is now available in Canada and has the capabilities to create show-stopping pieces –at the simple push of a button. From planters and flasks to lamps and even fresh macarons (yes, really!), there’s nothing Glowforge can’t do.

A personalized wood cutting board featuring an engraving with a family recipe

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Personalized Cutting Boards

What better way to celebrate a cherished family recipe than by having it engraved on a wooden cutting board? Keep it in a special spot in your own kitchen or give it as a personalized gift at your next family gathering.

An abstract patterned food tray with a coaster and cup of tea on top

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Food Tray

Customize your own food tray, like this abstract example from Glowforge, and serve up appetizers or dessert on one of your own designs. It can be one of many cheerful kitchen accessories that are instant mood boosters.

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Drink Coasters

We’ve all got a set – or two! – of funky drink coasters we can whip out when guests come over, but we guarantee none are as cool or unique as the ones you can create with your 3D laser printer.

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Board Games

Instead of dusting off an outdated version of your favourite board game, why not create your own timeless edition – like this classic wood backgammon set.

An intricate, carved lamp with wooden base against an exposed brick wall

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Lamps

This gorgeous art deco floor lamp, with its intricate acrylic and plywood cut, is an absolute show-stopper. So go ahead and bid a fond farewell to department store versions because, once you’ve made one of these with Glowforge, you’ll probably wind up recreating all the coolest lighting trends to transform every room in your home.

A large, intricate red and green doll house

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Doll Houses

Instead of forking over hundreds of dollars for a store-bought plastic doll house, surprise your kid with a stunning design of your own creation!

A wooden wall clock with bright red hands

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Wall Clocks

It’s about time you update your living room‘s wall clock (see what we did there?) and try your hand at creating a unique masterpiece that sets itself apart from every other piece of furniture or decor in the room.

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Personalized Flasks

If you’re stuck on gift ideas, engrave a flask with a name or personalized message that your loved one will cherish forever.

A wooden plant holder with two pieces of greenery growing from it

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Plant Holders

Green thumbs will appreciate Glowforge‘s option to design their own plant holders for indoor and outdoor gardening. Choose from these plants that are safe for children, cats and dogs.

Personalized, engraved multi-coloured macaron dessert

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Personalized Pastries

These fresh, multi-coloured macarons are the perfect treat for an upcoming baby shower or wedding – not to mention a unique, personal way to celebrate the grand occasion. Enjoy!