1:1 Machine Training | 1 Hour
1:1 Machine Training Session with Erik @ Maker Foundry ⚙️🔥 Need help dialing in your machine, your process, or your confidence? Book a private 1:1 machine training session with Eri k — founder of Marked & Made and Maker Foundry — built for makers, engravers, apparel decorators, and personalization business owners who want real-world help with the tools they actually use. Whether you’re stuck on settings, struggling with materials, trying to improve your workflow, or just tired of guessing your way through every project, this session is designed to help you get clear, get confident, and get moving. This session is for you if you’re asking things like: “Why are my engravings inconsistent?” “What settings should I actually start with?” “Why does this material work sometimes but not others?” “How do I make my process faster and cleaner?” “What am I doing wrong in the software?” “How do I turn this machine into something that actually makes money?” What We Can Cover — Pick Your Adventure 🎯 ⚙️ Machine Settings & Troubleshooting Dialing in speed, power, passes, pressure, temperature, or other key settings Understanding why settings change by material, machine, and design Troubleshooting inconsistent results, ghosting, scorching, weak marks, peeling, or poor adhesion Creating repeatable test grids and sample workflows Knowing when to adjust the file, the material, or the machine 🧱 Materials & Blanks Choosing the right materials for your machine and product goals Understanding what works, what doesn’t, and what is worth testing Material prep, masking, cleaning, curing, finishing, and handling Avoiding common beginner mistakes that waste time and inventory Building confidence with tumblers, patches, acrylic, wood, leatherette, apparel, UV blanks, and more 🎨 Design & File Setup Preparing artwork for better engraving, printing, cutting, or stitching Vector vs raster basics and when each matters Cleaning up customer files, logos, and low-quality artwork Layout, sizing, alignment, jigs, templates, and production-ready files Design decisions that improve final product quality 🧰 Process & Workflow Building a repeatable workflow from file setup to finished product Reducing wasted time between jobs Creating SOPs for common products and machine setups Batch production tips for faster, cleaner output Organizing files, materials, templates, and settings so you stop starting from scratch 🔥 Laser Training Diode, CO2, fiber, and galvo workflow support Engraving, cutting, scoring, alignment, jigs, rotary basics, and material testing Tumblers, patches, leatherette, wood, acrylic, slate, coated metals, and common maker products Software workflow help for tools like xTool Creative Space, LightBurn, or related design programs 🖨 UV Printer Training File setup, print placement, product prep, and workflow Understanding primer, white ink, varnish, curing, and adhesion basics Troubleshooting dull prints, peeling, banding, alignment issues, and inconsistent results Creating cleaner, more professional UV printed products 👕 DTF Training Transfer workflow from design to press Artwork setup, sizing, placement, heat press settings, and application process Troubleshooting peeling, cracking, poor adhesion, scorching, or inconsistent results Building a smoother DTF workflow for custom apparel, events, and small-batch orders 🧵 Embroidery Training Design and stitch file basics Hooping, stabilizer, thread, bobbin, and material considerations Troubleshooting puckering, thread breaks, registration issues, and poor stitch quality Improving your workflow for hats, apparel, patches, and personalized products What You’ll Get ✅ ✨ A focused 1:1 training call tailored to your machine, software, and goals🛠 Practical troubleshooting and real-world guidance based on what you’re trying to make📝 Clear next steps so you know exactly what to test, change, or improve📌 Honest feedback on your setup, files, process, materials, or workflow How It Works 🗓️ Step 1: Purchase your sessionStep 2: You’ll receive a booking link with instructions to schedule your time and share your goalsStep 3: Before the call, send any photos, screenshots, files, settings, machine details, or examples you want reviewedStep 4: We meet, troubleshoot, train, and build a plan you can actually use 💪 Perfect For Makers Who Want Hands-On Help 🎁 This session is perfect for makers who want to stop guessing and start producing with more confidence. Whether you’re learning your first laser, adding UV printing, getting into DTF, improving embroidery, or trying to clean up your entire production process, this session is designed to help you make better products, reduce frustration, and build a workflow that actually works. Training Topics May Include ✍️ Machine settingsMaterial testingDesign setupSoftware workflowProduction processJigs and templatesTroubleshootingProduct qualityRepeatable workflowsEfficiency and scalingCustomer-ready results Personalization / Notes ✍️ After purchase, you’ll be able to share your top 1–3 topics along with any photos, screenshots, sample files, machine details, software questions, failed tests, or product examples you want reviewed so we can make the most of your session.