Essential Tools for Your Laser Cutter Workshop – Tips from an IB Design Teacher
As an IB Design and lower secondary Computing teacher living in Japan, I’ve built my laser cutter workshop at home using carefully selected tools and accessories from Amazon Japan, local hardware stores in the Kanagawa/Yokohama area, and city center art stores. I created this guide to share my experiences and resources with fellow teachers and educators who are looking to bring laser cutting into their classrooms.
Whether you’re a teacher seeking inspiration for classroom crafts, a customer exploring creative possibilities, or someone curious about how I create the crafts in my store, this guide is designed to help you set up an organized and productive workspace. It also offers insights into my design and production process, including links and information about essential tools and accessories—digital calipers, sandpaper, glue, various paper types and weights, wood, and cardboard.
