CO2 laser cutting machines can be used to engrave and cut non-metallic materials. Although you may associate CO2 laser machines more with wood or acrylic, you can use a CO2 laser machine to cut a variety of non-metallic materials such as fabric, cloth, leather, and paper. And, of course, it can engrave glass.

Wood and acrylic are the most common CO2 laser cutting materials, so CO2 laser cutting machines are widely used in the furniture industry and advertising industry. It is common for beginners and even professionals to use a laser cutter to cut wood to assemble, carve gifts and engrave intricate patterns on a piece of wood. When you use a laser cutter to cut acrylic, you can create some truly stunning works of art. Acrylic material is ideal for making signs, jewelry, decorative items, wall art and more.

Once you've had some practice with other laser cutting materials, you may want to give leather a try. It's an expensive material, but the results look great. You can make wallets, belts, purses and artwork. Laser cut textiles are a newer option. Cutting fabric with a laser cutter is a form of digital embroidery and you can get the results you want in less time.