Discover the many benefits of choosing small businesses over big-box stores in our latest blog post. From unique, high-quality products and personalized customer service to supporting local economies and fostering eco-friendly practices, shopping small offers a range of advantages that enrich your shopping experience. Join us as we delve into the world of small businesses and explore how your conscious choice to shop small can make a big impact on communities, the environment, and the marketplace. It's time to invest in quality, community, and sustainability – one small business at a time.

Uncover the dangers of high-risk materials in laser cutting & engraving, such as PVC, polycarbonate, ABS, fiberglass & foam core boards. Learn how to take precautions and alternate materials for a safe working environment.

Broaden your understanding of laser cutting and engraving materials as we delve deeper into the world of glass, anodized aluminum, rubber, textiles, and stone. Expand your creative possibilities by learning about the characteristics, advantages, and considerations of these materials, and harness the power of laser technology to bring your ideas to life with stunning precision and detail.

Discover the versatility and potential of laser cutting and engraving technology as we explore five popular materials: plywood (with multiple wood species), cardstock, acrylic, leather, and leatherette. Learn about their unique properties, advantages, and considerations to make informed decisions when selecting the best option for your laser cutting and engraving projects.

Discover the beauty of nature with our three new laser-ready design files, perfect for creating intricate plywood inlay art pieces. Featuring a coneflower and hummingbird, a coneflower and butterfly, and three coneflowers together, these 16"x16" art pieces boast a chevron background and a large sun for added visual appeal. Unleash your creativity and craft stunning wooden masterpieces that celebrate the delicate grace of the natural world.

Laser cutting and engraving technology has transformed wood and paper art, offering a new level of precision, detail, and efficiency. Artists are now able to create complex, layered 3D art, personalized engravings, intricate paper cuttings, and innovative wood inlays. As technology continues to advance, the future of wood and paper art promises to be an exciting journey, full of innovation and creativity that will captivate and inspire us for years to come.

The Hands That Shape, LLC is pleased to announce our expansion into the digital design file marketplace. Our initial offering is full of showstopper level wood wall art showpieces (Bear and Lupines, Playful Goats, and Tulip Field and Windmill), with many more exciting designs in the works.

This blog post walks you through making a laser cut wood photo album using ⅛” wood, binding screws, 11”x 10.6” self sealing photo album pages and a free photo album project SVG. The completed project measures just under 12”x12” when finished.

The Hands That Shape LLC has a new booth at Sol’s In Berlin in the heart of Ohio’s Amish country.

Lately I’ve been spending excessive amounts of time on Pinterest trying to brainstorm creative ideas to help my toddler learn. Last week I decided to make my son a name puzzle so he could start recognizing his name and begin to learn letters.

Jamie Bowser at The Hands That Shape retail space inside Eclectic Alliance at the Faribo West Mall in Faribault, MN.

Read about how buying land with a house on it eventually led to a laser crafting business.

Our experience with a NICU - Where Little Things Matter

Larger multi-day show with tons of new products

Craft Shows and payment options for new businesses