The Villa Park Public Library’s Glowforge Plus laser cutter can cut, engrave, and score into a variety of materials to create amazing projects. You can browse the Glowforge website to get inspiration and customize a project.
The following Proofgrade materials are available to purchase and use at VPPL:
- Arcylic
- Plywood
- Hardwood
- Leather
Only Proofgrade materials may be used.
You can request an appointment with one of our staff members by filling out the form below.
Projects are limited to 1 hour of print time per file.
Individuals may submit only one file at a time for printing.
Supported Designs
Designs can be found on Glowforge’s website, we recommend browsing the free with Premium designs. Additionally there are designs on sites like Esty, but you will need to purchase the design files yourself. You can also design your own files. It is recommended they are in .SVG, or a vector based design, to get the best result.
Printer Information
Glowforge Plus maximum material dimensions are 455 D x 515 W x 13 H (mm) or 18 D x 20 W x 0.5 H (in)
Projects are limited to 1 hour of print time per file
Pricing
Proofgrade materials will be provided for purchase at cost and should be used at the time of purchase. There is no refund for unused materials or remnants. Availability of material is not guaranteed.
| Acrylic | Size | Thickness | Price |
| Black, Green, Red, Purple, or Orange | 8×12″ | 1/16″ (thin) | $ 9.99 |
| Black, Green, Red, Purple, or Orange | 12×12″ | 1/16″ (thin) | $ 12.99 |
| Clear, White, or Black | 5×10″ | 1/8″ (med) | $ 6.50 |
| Teal, Green, Red, Purple, Blue, Yellow, or Orange | 5×10″ | 1/8″ (med) | $ 6.00 |
| Clear, White, or Black | 5×10″ | 1/4″ (thick) | $ 8.50 |
| Teal, Green, Red, Purple, Blue, Yellow, or Orange | 5×10″ | 1/4″ (thick) | $ 9.50 |
| Plywood | |||
| Cherry | 12×10″ | 1/8″ (med) | $ 25.00 |
| Maple | 12×10″ | 1/8″ (med) | $ 22.00 |
| Walnut | 12×10″ | 1/8″ (med) | $ 31.00 |
| Basswood | 12×10″ | 1/4″ (thick) | $ 26.00 |
| Cherry | 12×10″ | 1/4″ (thick) | $ 30.00 |
| Maple | 12×10″ | 1/4″ (thick) | $ 26.00 |
| Walnut | 12×10″ | 1/4″ (thick) | $ 32.50 |
| Hardwood | |||
| Walnut | 6×12″ | 1/8″ (med) | $ 18.50 |
| Cherry, Maple, or Red Oak | 6×12″ | 1/8″ (med) | $ 17.50 |
| Basswood, Poplar, or Ash | 6×12″ | 1/8″ (med) | $ 12.50 |
| Leather | |||
| Natural tanned | 5×10″ | 3/64″ (med) | $ 17.00 |
| Natural tanned | 5×10″ | 3/32″ (thick) | $ 18.50 |
updated 5/30/2025