Worth it #FuckAI #NoAI

Getting back to it! Laser’s been down for a few months while I troubleshoot & wait for warranty part in the mail. Only took 15 minutes to install the part that shut down operations, because of course it did Prototyping an aluminum business card for a “you make stuff?” business owner & loving it

Cool little key holder prototype I designed a while back. 0.5” (12.7mm) thick poplar, approximately 8”x5” (~200x125mm) Planning a series with John Muir quotes, this is mostly a proof of concept. Not the best use of a laser, so I’ll be redesigning this as a CNC/laser hybrid design. #LaserCut #Art

Terrible paint job. Powerful message. My signs for #NoKings tomorrow, 3/28/2026 8”x11.5” (200x290mm) spray painted birch plywood. 27 minute total cut time. Original design by @kjhealy.co Modified for LightBurn from the file: kieranhealy.org/blog/archive...

Others: You see how world governments have healthcare & social safety nets, so why don’t Americans do something? Americans: In the 1980’s A&W launched a 1/3 lb. burger at a lower price to compete with the 1/4 pounder from McDonald’s. It failed, because 3 is smaller than 4… Next question

Just stretching my legs #PNW #motorcycle

Cool little wine box I modified from a design set I got on Etsy. Stained & unfinished basswood lid looks cool. Next time I’ll probably go for a lighter contrast on the bottom lattice layer, maybe a cherry/maple/walnut combo with a basswood body. 14.5”x3.8” (369x98mm) #Art #LaserCut

Trying out some new transfer paper masking. Seems decent so far, but I’m getting some minor bubbling when post-process sealing. Probably something I’m doing, not a product flaw, but an issue I haven’t worked out yet. Coasters test, design from Adobe Stock not labeled as AI, but I honestly dunno…

Netflix probably didn’t view a bunch of movies from the 60’s as problematic, but they’re just so rapey… James Bond walks into a room with a female and loses all ability to function. And of course she’s into it. Then he forces himself on half the cast & if she objects it’s like “oh you, behave!”

I also make bread

I really like padauk. #Lasercut #Lasersky #jewelry #earrings #art

From cut to finish #Lasercut #Lasersky #Jewelry #Earrings #Art

2nd try. Design looks cool, but using blue painter’s tape as a mask left a residue I can’t seem to remove. Going to try to find some low tack transfer paper locally as a masking for paint. Did a little cleanup on the design for V3, still needs more work before this one’s ready #Lasercut #Art

First test run for an acrylic clock. I wasn’t sure how the protective film would react to engraving & ran the power too high. The whole sheet curved during cutting & I snapped it trying to bend it back into shape. A little paint bleed, but overall a successful test #Lasercut #Lasersky #Art

Today I made my very first Etsy sale ever! I couldn’t be more excited! I thought it was appropriate to send a little thank you note to the buyer, so I included a message laser etched on an aluminum business card blank to show my appreciation. #lasersky #lasercut #art #jewelry #earrings #cannabis

Getting back into it. Cutting 24 boho earring designs in 1/8” (3mm) black walnut. Total cut time 25:12 #lasersky #lasercut #art #jewelry #earrings

Finding inspiration & motivation for design work can be difficult recently, but sometimes it’s a welcome distraction. Here’s a prototype clock cut in 3mm (1/4”) solid basswood, about 9” (225mm) tall. Twig-inspired hands need a little more work, but overall cool design I think #lasersky #art #pnw

Charlie doing his stealthy predator thing

It’s been a while, but I’m getting back to it! I thought an earring display stand would help with some photos. I liked this one on Etsy #lasercut

More Sasquatch fun. I’m really liking how these came out #LaserCut #Art #PNW

Couldn’t be happier with how Bigfoot turned out! ~11x8 (284x200mm) Emerald pearl cast acrylic #LaserCut #Art #PNW

It’s hard to get a good shot of this because it’s so shiny, but I’m really happy with how this Bigfoot silhouette in emerald pearl cast acrylic came out! I have another in this series with a ponytail & heels, thinking of offering them as a his/hers set or a pair of restroom signs #LaserCut #Art

I think I found the worst possible angle to shoot from, but in other news, in the past 48 hours I also finished 208 business card designs with 0 issues. Great Success! #Laser #LaserCut #LaserEngraving #Art #SmallBusiness

Abalone inlay test. I forgot my kerf settings so the inlay is smaller than the pocket, but the test here was to get a .25mm pocket in walnut & finding cutting settings for the shell veneer. I think this is going to work! Next up: programmable wooden business cards with abalone inlay. #LaserCut

Oh, just running an inlay test. How’s your Friday so far?

Charlie seems to approve of his pond

Did a little cutting & got them cleaned up, no for some lacquer & hangers and these earrings are ready to sell! Pretty happy with how this design is compared my out in paduk #LaserCut #Jewelry #Earrings

Made a new jig & now the alignment is right where I want it, giving consistent & repeatable results. 8 different monogram crests & 4 faces. I might design 4 more faces at some point, but for now I’m pretty happy with these options. #LaserCut #LaserEngraved #Art #MetalBusinessCards #SmallBusiness

Monogrammed anodized aluminum customized business card test run #LaserCut #LaserEngraved #Art

Monogrammed anodized aluminum businesses card test run. The alignment isn’t perfect because I didn’t cut the jig pockets deep enough, but overall I think these turned out great! The 2 in the middle are for a buddy. #LaserCut #LaserEngraved #Art

Apparently my first attempt to sell things I cut with a laser include photos that are too risqué for Etsy, I’m told. Fortunately, BlueSky is more comfortable with my highly controversial images of acrylic plant leaves, so… enjoy! #Laser #LaserCut #Jewelry #Earrings #Cannabis #Marijuana #Four20

Worked out the settings, now for some photos! #LaserCut #Woodworking #Jewelry #Earrings

New set of 24 Boho earring patterns cut in walnut. Failed to cut through with my usual settings, so this one will take some experimenting. But I think they look pretty cool! Inspired to modify these from a cut through to an inlay in papua abalone. #LaserCut #Woodworking #Jewelry #Earrings

After a lot of testing I found the 3 most successful mandala designs for wood cutting. Now I’m experimenting with some boho & Celtic knot teardrops! Cut in white maple, cherry, black walnut, and paduk. #LaserCut #Woodworking #Jewelry #Earrings

Making progress! I think I’ve got my settings pretty much dialed in. For 3 materials, anyway. Now if I could take a decent product photo I might be able to list these. Top: Pearl cast acrylic Lower Left: Paduk Lower Right: Walnut #Laser #LaserCut #Woodworking #Jewelry #Earrings

Paduk #Laser #LaserCut #Jewelry #Earrings

Really liking the way these designs are cutting in acrylic. Purchased art, 2 variations of each of the 5 designs for 10 total styles. I’m calling this one “lotus” with the filled style on the left, open style on the right. Pearl cast acrylic #Laser #LaserCut #Jewelry #Earrings

Still working out the settings on wood, but I think I’ve got the acrylic settings dialed in #Laser #LaserCut #Jewelry #Earrings

New laser, new designs Basswood (cut) on paduk, cherry, and maple, respectively #Laser #LaserCut #Woodworking #Jewelry #Earrings

Key hangers #lasercut #laserengraving #woodworking

Proof of concept coaster design with purchased artwork, 4” (100mm) round cut in basswood plywood #Laser #LaserCut #Woodworking

Door hanger test cuts in basswood plywood. Part of a set of 30+ designs #Laser #LaserCut #Woodworking

Most fun material test failure so far! Wooden wedding invitation concept. Purchased artwork, custom text in 1/8” (3mm) Basswood plywood #Laser #LaserCut #Woodworking

First (successful) test cuts on the new laser: anodized aluminum business card #LaserCut

Things = Happening #Laser #Upgrade

Haven’t posted lately because I’m in the process of getting my company up & running. But in my limited free time I set up a little 5 gallon fish tank at home. Here’s my first resident: a happy little nerite snail cleaning up the algae. I could watch this all day!

Sometimes I like this planet. Probably not right now, when you’re reading this. But sometimes

No exaggeration: I could not love a human baby as much as I love this machine #motorcycle #pnw

Please don’t tease us… #pnw #motorcycle

A little sign I cut on the CNC. The corners aren’t as tight as I’d like & I don’t have the equipment to fix that, so I’m hoping to rework this as a laser cut design. Cut in poplar #woodworking