# Wooden Laser-Carved Records These Laser-Cut Records by Amanda Ghassaei are Made From Wood By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasercut-records References: [amandaghassaei](http://www.amandaghassaei.com/laser_cut_record.html) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Record/) Artist and all around smarty-pants Amanda Ghassaei has been laser-cutting various materials, including wood and turning them into playable records. After producing some [3D-printed records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-carbon-cello), Ghassaei decided to play around with other more accessible potential record materials. The laser cuts grooves into the wood, similar to the grooves on a vinyl record. However, the grooves on a wooden record are about twice as big. Some of the bands Amanda has recorded on these [wooden records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funeral-for-a-tree) include Radiohead and The Velvet Underground. Aside from wood, Amanda Ghassaei has also been able to create [playable laser-cut records from acrylic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-atlpa2) and paper. It’s interesting to think about how many materials could potentially be laser-cut to play our favorite tunes. This imaginative approach to record making can also be found on Instructables, where Amanda shows users how to DIY. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Laser-cut Records:** Using laser-cutting technology to create playable records from unconventional materials presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the music industry. - **Wooden Records:** The emergence of wooden records as a viable alternative to vinyl opens up new possibilities for eco-friendly and unique music experiences. - **DIY Record Making:** The popularity of DIY record making using laser-cutting techniques allows individuals to customize their music listening experience and encourages creative expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music:** The music industry can explore the production and distribution of laser-cut records made from various materials, offering consumers a fresh and innovative way to enjoy music. - **Material Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the material industry can capitalize on the demand for unconventional materials suitable for laser-cutting records, presenting new business opportunities and partnerships. - **Craft and DIY:** The craft and DIY industry can tap into the trend of DIY record making by offering laser-cutting tools and resources to empower individuals to create their own personalized records. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Holiday-Ready Small Vinyl Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dtu.md) - [Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramophone-lamp.md) - [Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-vinyl-player.md) - [Motor-Shaped Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotor-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Translucent Record Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a.md) - [Omni-Position Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-wheel-turntable.md) - [See-Through Sci-Fi Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-kardon-record-player.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md)