Laser Rental for Makers
Build Hollywood-Level Props on a DIY Budget: Laser Rental for Makers
If you are building armor for a convention, a weapon prop for a short film, or a set model for a pitch, you know the pain of hand-cutting. X-Acto knives slip, Dremels are messy, and getting perfectly symmetrical geometric shapes by hand is nearly impossible.
American Laser Cutter offers a solution that used to be reserved for big-budget FX shops: Hourly Industrial Laser Rental. Located in Downtown Los Angeles, our workshop gives independent prop masters and cosplayers access to the heavy machinery needed to create screen-accurate details without the massive price tag.
Why Hand-Cut When You Can "Beam" It?
Complex patterns that take hours to score and cut by hand can be finished in minutes on our machines.
Perfect Symmetry: Need two identical bracers or a 12-piece geometric helmet? A laser cuts them identically every time.
Micro-Detailing: Engrave fine elvish script, cybernetic circuit lines, or weathered textures directly into your material with a precision no human hand can match.
Rapid Sizing: Did you 3D print a helmet that’s slightly too small? Laser cut a quick sizing gauge out of cardboard in seconds to test the fit before committing to expensive materials.
Materials for the Modern Armorer
Our 100W+ CO₂ lasers are significantly more powerful than the "hobby" lasers you might see in a home garage, allowing you to work with denser, more durable materials for your builds.
EVA Foam (Safety Check): While we strictly prohibit PVC (Sintra) and Vinyl due to toxic fumes, many laser-safe foams can be cut for base armor layers. Always check with us first regarding your specific foam brand.
MDF & Plywood: The standard for structural props. Cut the skeleton of a giant buster sword or the frame of a sci-fi rifle out of sturdy 1/4" MDF, then clad it in foam or 3D prints.
Acrylic (Plexiglass): Essential for "energy" weapons, light-up visors, and futuristic display screens. We can cut clear, colored, or mirrored acrylic with crystal-clear polished edges.
Leather: Create high-end fantasy armor, belts, and holsters. The laser seals the edge as it cuts, preventing fraying, and can burn intricate guild patterns directly into the surface.
Go Big or Go Home
Most home lasers have a tiny 12" x 20" bed. That’s useless for a shield or a breastplate.
Our machines feature 48" x 60" cutting beds, allowing you to:
Cut full-scale staff or spear components in one piece.
Layout an entire suit of armor’s flat patterns on a single sheet to minimize waste.
Produce large-scale signage or set decoration elements for your booth or background.
How It Works for Makers
You don’t need to be an engineer to use our shop.
Design: Export your 2D patterns (from Inkscape, Illustrator, or even unfurled 3D meshes) as .DXF, .AI, or .PDF files.
Book: Reserve a machine by the hour. (Monday–Friday, 10 am–6 pm).
Cut: Bring your material (or buy wood/acrylic from us) and run the job yourself.
Note: We have a "No PVC/Vinyl" rule. If you aren't sure if your material is safe, ask us!
Stop Outsourcing Your creativity
When you order online, you wait two weeks just to find out a part doesn't fit. When you rent a machine at American Laser Cutter, you leave with your finished parts the same day.
Studio Address: 1319 South Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Reserve Your Time: Email americanlaserco@gmail.com or call 213-866-4738.
New to Lasers? Ask about our Intro to LightBurn class to learn how to prep your cosplay files for cutting.