LASER CUT SKATEBOARDS

Australian skateboard mag Refill has put together an interesting exhibition of laser engraved skateboards under the title Refill Seven. 80 artists; includes the famous Jim Phillips were asked to design each their deck, which were then produced in a limited edition of 50 copies each. Price? $500. Laser cutting is getting a lot of attention recently as one of the first digital fabrication technologies to become truly cheap and accessible. It can easily be used for “printing” images into unusual materials, or for constructing parts for complex forms. Usages include custom signage, jewelry design, models in paper or plastic etc. In terms of laser cutting used as an image medium, Refill Seven is one of the most interesting examples to date.

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