Material sample chain for laser cutting
Scroll down to see the contents of each chain
What do you see on a sample?
Samples are laser cut on our own machines, and provide a clear picture of what to expect.
Line and surface engraving you see as two rounds, the color is usually a bit darker than the material. Only if a material is suitable for engravings.
Cut width you see in the incised corner.
Edge quality shows the laser edge, some materials give off soot and others just shine.
Surface and bottom some materials shine, others are translucent or flexible. You can best see this with a material sample in your hand.
Materials per chain
Here is an overview of what materials are on the sample chains. Click on the name of a material sample chain to see what's inside. You can order and combine multiple necklaces.
Would you like appropriate material advice for your project? Please contact customer service.
ContactAll materials
All materials listed below.
Acrylic
- Transparent coloured Acrylic anthracite, 3 mm
- Transparent coloured Acrylic fuchsia, 3 mm
- Transparent coloured Acrylic glass-look, 3 mm
- Transparent coloured Acrylic light blue, 3 mm
- Fluorescent Acrylic green, 3 mm
- Fluorescent Acrylic orange, 3 mm
- Glossy Acrylic blue, 3 mm
- Glossy Acrylic yellow, 3 mm
- Glossy Acrylic green, 3 mm
- Glossy Acrylic red, 3 mm
- Glossy Acrylic white, 3 mm
- Glossy Acrylic white, 5 mm
- Glossy Acrylic black, 3 mm
- Glossy Acrylic black, 5 mm
- Precision Acrylic colourless, 0.50 mm
- Clear colourless Acrylic, 1 mm
- Clear colourless Acrylic, 3 mm
- Clear colourless Acrylic, 6 mm
- Matte Acrylic white, 3 mm
- Matte Acrylic black, 3 mm
- Opal Acrylic white, 3 mm
- Frosted Acrylic cyclamen red, 3 mm
- Frosted Acrylic colourless, 3 mm
- Frosted Acrylic peacock blue, 3 mm
- Frosted Acrylic water, 3 mm
- Extruded Acrylic colourless, 3 mm
- Mirror Acrylic anthracite, 3 mm
- Mirror Acrylic gold, 3 mm
- Mirror Acrylic pink, 3 mm
- Mirror Acrylic silver, 3 mm
Engraving laminate
- ABS Engraving laminate gold with black core, 1.50 mm
- ABS Engraving laminate silver with black core, 1.50 mm
- ABS Engraving laminate bronze with black core, 1.50 mm
- ABS Engraving laminate blue with white core, 1.50 mm
- ABS Engraving laminate yellow with black core, 1.50 mm
- ABS Engraving laminate green with white core, 1.50 mm
- ABS Engraving laminate red with white core, 1.50 mm
- ABS Engraving laminate white with black core, 1.50 mm
- ABS Engraving laminate black with white core, 1.50 mm
Wood
- Birch plywood, 0.50 mm
- Birch plywood (FSC mix credit), 3 mm
- Birch plywood, 9 mm
- Limewood plywood, 2 mm
- Limewood plywood, 6 mm
- Bamboo plywood (FSC 100%), 0.54 mm
- Bamboo plywood (FSC 100%), 3 mm
- Bamboo plywood (FSC 100%), 5 mm
- Bamboo side pressed caramel, 5 mm
- Brown MDF, 1 mm
- Brown MDF (FSC mix 70%), 3 mm
- Brown MDF (FSC mix 70%), 9 mm
- Black MDF, 3 mm
- Black MDF, 6 mm
- White coated MDF, 3 mm
- Double-sided veneered MDF oak, 4.40 mm
- Double-sided veneered MDF ash, 4.40 mm
- Double-sided veneered MDF mahogany, 4.30 mm
- Double-sided veneered MDF walnut, 4.20 mm
PET-felt
- PET-felt: 7 different colours
Technical plastics
- POM (polyacetal) white, 0.50 mm
- POM (polyacetal) white, 1 mm
- POM (polyacetal) white, 1.50 mm
- POM (polyacetal) white, 3 mm
- POM (polyacetal) white, 8 mm
- POM (polyacetal) black, 1 mm
- POM (polyacetal) black, 2 mm
- POM (polyacetal) black, 3 mm
- POM (polyacetal) black, 8 mm
- HDPE black, 1 mm
- HDPE black, 3 mm
- HDPE black, 6 mm
- PP (polypropylene) matte white, 0.33 mm
- PP (polypropylene) matte white, 0.80 mm
- PP (polypropylene) matte white, 1.20 mm
- PP (polypropylene) matte black, 0.80 mm
- PP (polypropylene) matte black, 1.20 mm
- PS (polystyrene) matte white, 0.50 mm
- PS (polystyrene) matte white, 2 mm
- PETG (polyester) colourless, 0.60 mm
- Acetate film, 0.10 mm
- Acetate film, 0.50 mm
- Biopanel black, 3 mm
Foam, rubber & seals
- PE hard foam black, 5 mm
- PE hard foam black, 20 mm
- Soft foam grey, 20 mm
- Cellular rubber neoprene black, 1 mm
- Cellular rubber neoprene black, 8 mm
- CR rubber black, 1 mm
- Silicone rubber translucent colourless, 1 mm
- Silicone rubber red, 2 mm
- Gasket paper, 0.20 mm
- Gasket paper, 2 mm
Paper & cardboard
- Corrugated cardboard B-flute brown, 3 mm
- Corrugated cardboard E-flute brown, 1.50 mm
- Museum board white, 1 mm
- Museum board white, 2 mm
- Felt board off-white, 1 mm
- Laserboard brown, 0.50 mm
- Laserboard brown, 0.90 mm
- Double-sided adhesive film, 0.05 mm
Description
Do you need a material sample? Then order a sample chain. There are different selections; you'll find the samples you need by category or application. Below you will find which materials are included in each sample chain.
Why a sample chain?
A photo of a material simply isn't the same as seeing and feeling something in real life. With a physical sample, you can see how flexible, translucent, or glossy a material is; these are important characteristics for a design. Make informed design decisions, get inspiration, and compare from your own desk.
We have carefully curated our material assortment and are proud of the quality we deliver. Judge for yourself what you think of our material with a sample chain.
About the samples
The samples are 6 x 6 cm in size. They are laser cut, so you can see the edge quality you can expect when you order from us. In one corner, the samples are cut with the laser, so you can see how wide the cut is. To see what engravings look like, each sample has a surface engraving and a line engraving, with the exception of materials not suitable for engraving.
Some samples have laser marks or smoke residue on the bottom, which shows how they typically come out of the laser. If you don't want this, you can choose protective film when ordering your laser parts. Protective film also helps prevent scratches during transport.
Do you want to have products made in series without laser marks and without having to remove film? We have a special machine for that. See series production and contact us for the possibilities.
How quickly are sample chains dispatched?
Sample chains are dispatched as quickly as possible.
Unlike laser cutting, read more about laser cutting delivery times here.
Which sample chains are available?
There are various selections, for both categories and applications. Additionally, there is a chain with all materials in the assortment. For those who want to stay up-to-date, the chain with new materials is interesting.
Scroll down for a complete overview of all sample chains and their included materials.
How do I choose a material for laser cutting?
All materials in our assortment are extensively tested and approved for laser cutting, so you're in good hands. However, how a material looks once laser cut varies. Order a sample chain to see in person how the laser cuts and engraves the material you want to use. The samples are a representative display of the quality we deliver.
Furthermore, your choice depends on your design. Do you want something made from wood or plastic? What should your material look like, and what technical specifications must it meet? These are all questions you, as a designer, need to consider, but we are also happy to help. Feel free to contact us for material advice for your project.
How do I create a design for laser cutting?
You can read about that in our blog: How to create a design for laser cutting
Would you like to browse through the materials first?
Material categories
24/7 Instant quotes for laser cutting
Start your project today
- Create your design using our drawing guidelines
- Upload it at account.snijlab.co.uk
- Receive your parts on the delivery date of your choice
Learn how it works. Want to talk it over first? Our support team is ready to help!
Create a free account