How I Use My Laser to Create Thoughtful, Handmade Pieces

When people hear “laser,” they often think of automation or mass production.
For me, it’s the opposite.

My laser is simply another tool in the process — one that helps me create clean, precise details while keeping the heart of the work firmly handmade.

Precision as a Starting Point, Not the Finish

The laser allows me to cut and engrave with accuracy. Names, dates, small phrases — details that matter, especially in personal or memorial pieces — benefit from that precision.

But the laser doesn’t finish the work.

Every piece still requires hands-on attention. Sanding. Painting. Finishing. Adjusting. The laser gives me a consistent foundation so I can focus on the parts that truly make each piece feel personal.

Why I Choose to Use a Laser

Using a laser doesn’t take away from the handmade nature of a piece — it supports it.

It allows me to:

• Create clean, readable lettering

• Work on smaller-scale items without sacrificing quality

• Keep designs intentional and minimal

• Spend more time on finishing and detail work

Instead of replacing craftsmanship, it allows me to be more thoughtful about where my time and energy go.

Handmade, Not Mass Produced

Even with the help of a laser, everything I make is produced in small batches.

Each piece is still:

• Hand sanded

• Hand painted

• Hand finished

Natural variations remain. Wood grain shows through. Finishes shift slightly. That’s what keeps each item from feeling factory-made.

The laser doesn’t remove the human element — it simply helps refine it.

A Tool That Supports Intention

At the end of the day, the laser is just one part of the process.

It helps me create pieces that are clean, consistent, and thoughtfully made — without losing the warmth, character, and care that come from working by hand.

Thoughtfully Made, Start to Finish

Every tool I use supports the same goal: creating small, meaningful pieces that feel personal, intentional, and made to be lived with.