Leather
A durable and flexible material popular for laser cutting and crafting due to its rich texture and ability to hold fine details. It offers a natural, elegant finish ideal for fashion accessories, custom designs, artistic projects, and decorative items. Its toughness and smooth surface make it perfect for precise cutting and intricate engraving.
Applications
Fashion Accessories
Creating custom-designed wallets, belts, bags, and jewelry with precise cuts and detailed patterns.
Product Design & Prototyping
Cutting leather for car interiors, furniture accents, and decorative wall panels.
Upholstery and Interior Design
Producing leather prototypes or parts combined with other materials for product development.
Samples
leather prototype of a smartwatch strap
Laser-cut leather is widely used in prototyping wearable products and accessories, like watch straps and cases. Its precision allows designers to test fit, flexibility, and aesthetics before mass production. Combining laser-cut leather with 3D printed parts accelerates product development by enabling rapid iteration of functional prototypes with a high-quality, realistic finish.
Custom 3D Printer Enclosure Frame
Photo: A lightweight frame structure built from laser-cut basswood panels enclosing a 3D printer.
How it’s made: Basswood panels are cut and engraved to fit together into a frame that holds the printer securely while allowing access and visibility.
How it helps: Provides a sturdy yet lightweight protective casing for 3D printers, reducing noise and stabilizing temperature during printing for better print quality.
Laser-Cut Leather Accessories
Laser cutting allows the creation of unique, detailed patterns on leather accessories such as bracelets, keychains, and handbag accents. This method offers precision and customization, enabling designers to craft stylish, one-of-a-kind pieces with clean edges and intricate details.