Meta Description: Wondering whether to use real leather or faux leather for your next laser engraving project? Our 2026 guide compares costs, results, safety, and ease of use for beginners.
Introduction
Leather is a fantastic material for laser engraving. It produces beautiful, permanent results and is perfect for everything from custom wallets and keychains to leather bracelets and journal covers. But when you're just getting started, you'll quickly face a question: should you use real leather or faux (artificial) leather?
For beginners looking to get started with laser engraving leather projects, the [Tyvok A1 Mini](https://tyvok.com/products/tyvok-p2-galvo-laser-engraver
