Supported Materials
You need to know what you can engrave. Blue laser engravers work on wood, plastics, ceramics, leather, cardboard, and painted things. You can use them for many projects. Red laser engravers are best for metals, dull surfaces, and glass. They work well on brushed aluminum and painted metals. The table below shows what each engraver can handle:
|
Material |
Blue Laser Engraver |
Red Laser Engraver |
|---|---|---|
|
Wood |
✅ |
✅ |
|
Plastics |
✅ |
⚠️ |
|
Ceramics |
✅ |
⚠️ |
|
Leather |
✅ |
⚠️ |
|
Cardboard |
✅ |
✅ |
|
Painted Surfaces |
✅ |
✅ |
|
Metals |
⚠️ |
✅ |
|
Glass |
⚠️ |
✅ |
Note: Blue laser engravers let you work with more types of materials. Red laser engravers are great for metals and glass.
Cost and Value
You want to spend your money wisely. Blue laser engravers cost more because they have better technology and extra features. You pay for things like easy carrying, battery power, and smart controls. Red laser engravers cost less. They are good for simple jobs on metals. If you want to engrave many materials or work in different places, blue laser engravers give you more value. You save time and money because you need fewer supplies and less fixing.
- Blue laser engraver: Costs more at first, has more features, saves money later.
- Red laser engraver: Costs less at first, best for marking metals.
Alert: Think about your work and the materials you use before you buy an engraver.
