Sites with downloadable designs
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While known primarily as a 3D model repository, Thingiverse also contains .svg files for download for laser cutting and design. Dedicated to sharing user-created digital design files under the GNU General Public License or Creative Commons License. |
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The Glowforge Community has countless free designs shared by other Glowforge users and is a great place to find project ideas, especially for beginners with limited design experience. |
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Templatemaker allows users to enter the dimensions for a custom sized papercraft or packaging project and download an .svg template to cut on a Glowforge. |
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Design tools
When you want to design your own objects. Computer stations at The Workshop also have more powerful commercial 3D design software, including Maya and 3ds Max.
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Available for free for all VCU students, faculty, and staff, Adobe Illustrator is a professional-level tool for creating and editing .svg files that can be imported to Cricut Design Space or the Glowforge app. |
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A free, and open-source vector graphics editor used to create vector images, primarily in Scalable Vector Graphics format. |
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Web-based .svg editing tool |
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