Schools, educational programs, fablabs, and makerspaces often work with simple class projects that focus on comparing materials.The material selection remains clear with Wood & MDF, MDF & fibreboard, cork & cardboard, plywood & 3-ply, and acrylic.

Cardboard is suitable for short classroom experiments, MDF for basic projects, plywood for construction assignments, and acrylic for color or transparency.

Hand bouwt een klein kartonnen prototype in een workshop

Short sample lessons with cardboard

Cardboard and micro-flute cardboard are accessible materials for initial cutting tests, simple shapes, and rapid iterations in the classroom.

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Kartonnen en houten prototypes op een werktafel

Comparing materials in makerspaces

Plywood, poplar plywood, and MDF allow makerspaces to compare the same design across different sheet materials.

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Maker werkt tussen kleurrijke prototypes in een makerspace

Color and transparency in class projects

Acrylic and colored acrylic make material choices visible in educational projects, for example in labels, shapes, and simple presentations.

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Veelgestelde vragen

Which materials are useful for classes or makerspaces?
Cardboard, MDF, plywood and acrylic are often chosen for educational projects where participants can compare materials and create their first shapes.
How do you get started with beginner projects?
Start with cardboard or MDF for simple shapes and short assignments. Add plywood or acrylic later to discuss differences in appearance.
Is there a bundle to compare materials?
The Starterpack (CO2) is a logical basic set for schools and makerspaces looking to compare acrylic, MDF, plywood, foam, hardboard, and film.
  • Material swatch fan with wood, MDF, foam and acrylic from the starter pack for CO2 lasers
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Choose the right material for your project

Are you still unsure which material best suits your project? View our complete range of laser-ready sheet materials or use the material selection guide to quickly make the right choice. This way, you can easily find materials that match your application, laser, and desired finish.

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