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Mr. Thuente from Saint Paul MN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Laser Engraver

Help me give my students a new way to show off their artistic creativity.

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My Project

At our STEM school, we currently have multiple 3D printers, robotics, and a large scale laser cutter and engraver. The large system is not very easy for students to use and we would like to be able to get students showing off their designs in a simpler way.

Students will be able to engrave their artwork using the smaller laser engraver.

My hope is that with the portability of this smaller engraver, more students will see the benefit of custom designs on smaller items. Our students will then be able to display their work using the materials we will make available to them.

Mr. Thuente
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LaserPecker 4 Laser Engraver with Rotary and Slide Extension, Fiber and Diode Laser Engraving Cutting Machine for Metal Wood Plastic Acrylic Leather Jewelry Making Craft • Amazon Business $2,285.10 1 $2,285.10

Materials cost

$2,285.10

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$34.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,349.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$414.60

Total project goal

$2,763.98

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 $2,763.98

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