Support Raphael's Creative Journey

Hi, my name is Raphael. I am 14 years old and have a strong passion for business. I am currently a freshman at a Technical Institute, where I am studying construction technology. My studies include learning a wide variety of skills, such as electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and HVAC.

For my 15th birthday, I plan to get a Glowforge, a laser cutter and engraver with endless possibilities for creating unique crafts and products. The Glowforge can cut materials like wood, acrylic, leather, draft board, veneer, paper, cardboard, Delrin, Mylar, rubber, cork, sandpaper, and even food! It can also engrave materials such as glass, stone, slate, titanium, aluminum, marble, ceramic tile, and Corian. These capabilities open the door to countless creative opportunities.

One of the standout features of the Glowforge is the passthrough slot, which enables me to create larger projects with continuous auto-tracking. The Glowforge also comes with user-friendly software that makes designing projects easy and efficient. With this amazing tool, I plan to start a business focused on custom crafts.

My vision is to create personalized items for customers, such as custom necklaces, puzzles, signs, and other crafts. For example, I could make custom wooden puzzles priced at around $20-$25, depending on the size and complexity. Personalized signs for homes or businesses would range in price based on size and material, starting at $30 for smaller, simpler designs and going up to $100 or more for larger or more intricate projects made from premium materials like hardwood or acrylic. Custom necklaces with engravings could be priced between $10-$20 each. The versatility of the Glowforge allows me to cater to a wide variety of customer needs while offering unique, high-quality products.

I believe the Glowforge will be the perfect tool to help me bring my ideas to life and turn my creativity into a successful business. However, purchasing a Glowforge is a significant investment. Your support would mean the world to me as I take my first steps toward building a business and pursuing my dream of becoming an entrepreneur.