Engraving

Our Dix Hills branch has an engraver available for patron-use. Our Glowforge Plus is able to engrave and cut the below FLAT materials:

  • Wood
  • Leather/Faux Leather
  • Glass/Plexiglass
  • Rubber
  • Cork 

Design Possibilities

Any design within the constraints of our Makerspace Policy can be designed or used to engrave. Patrons must bring in their own materials to be engraved, they are not supplied or available for purchase at the library. Pieces of wood can be purchased at a craft store or online. It is recommend that patrons have extra materials to test the engraving of their design before engraving the final product.

Designs must be in .pdf or .svg format.

Makerspace Policy and Agreement Waiver

Interested in Engraving?

Use of the engraver at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library is done with the assistance of a Digital Services Department staff member. Fill out the form below to schedule an engraver appointment with one of Digital Services staff members. They will reach out to you in 24-48 hours from form submission to confirm a date and time for your appointment.

Engraving Intake Form

The Half Hollow Hills Community Library has an engraving service for patrons to create while captivating their interests and exploring curiosities.

The cost for engraving is 20-cents per-minute. The cost covers use of the engraver and the power the machine draws during use. Note, any original or existing creation the requires modification by a Digital Services staff member is subject to a design fee of $5.00.

What type of material do you plan to engrave or cut?
What do you plan to engrave on the selected material?
Maximum 3 files.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png.
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