Perfect prints every time

Select materials.
Smart coding.
Beautiful results.

Specially formulated for your Glowforge, Proofgrade materials are beautifully designed and safety tested for laser cutting and engraving.

Smart

Your Glowforge automatically recognizes the digitally encoded materials and automatically applies the optimal print settings.

High-Quality

Proofgrade materials come from the highest quality sources and are made to exacting standards.

Protected

Protective masking keeps your material pristine while you print, then easily peels off to reveal your masterpiece.

We got you covered!

All Proofgrade® materials are covered by our three-month limited warranty so you’ll get the quality you deserve.

Preview your projects like never before

See your final product before you print with Glowforge Preview Mode, on available products. The real-time updates mean you see your designs in crystal clear detail before you print, saving you time and resources.

Proofgrade® materials are specially-sourced and lab-tested to work perfectly with your Glowforge.
Dozens of materials to bring every idea to life.

Material Categories

  • Hardwood
    Hand-selected, solid boards finished with furniture-grade semi-gloss.

  • Leather
    Natural, full grain, vegetable-tanned leather.

  • Acrylic
    Colorful, cast acrylic provides smooth, polished cuts.

  • Plywoods
    Custom fabricated with a hardwood outer layer & consistent core for dependable results.

  • Veneer
    Flexible, thin slices of premium solid hardwood with an adhesive peel-and-stick backing.

  • Draftboard®
    Engineered wood material made to help you inexpensively draft projects.

  • Eco Iron - On
    Add brilliant colors and designs to tote bags, T-shirts, pillows, hats, mugs, & so much more!

  • Proofgrade Bundles
    Our bundles have everything you need to craft stunning and useful creations.

Made by creators like you

Alec D.
@newenglandcarving

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use the same Proofgrade material in a Glowforge Craft Laser and a Glowforge Performance Laser?
  • What are Proofgrade® materials?
  • Do I need to buy Proofgrade materials for my Glowforge?