> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.helixedgelab.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

- [Tutorials / How-To](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to.md): Click on a tutorial page below for step-by-step instructions!
- [Buttons](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/buttons.md): Create pinback buttons with any image or photo!
- [Vinyl Stickers](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/vinyl-stickers.md): Create single-color stickers made of vinyl!
- [Full Color Stickers](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/full-color-stickers.md): Make a paper sticker with any design or photo!
- [Heat Transfer Vinyl / Heat Press](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/heat-transfer-vinyl-heat-press.md): Create custom t-shirts (or other fabric items) with vinyl heat transfers! Works for text and single-color images.
- [3D Modeling & Printing](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/3d-modeling-and-printing.md): The EDGE Lab has a variety of printers for different sizes & types of models. For most projects, we suggest starting with the easy-to-use UP Mini. If you need a larger printer, just ask us!
- [MakerBot Sketch](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/3d-modeling-and-printing/makerbot-sketch.md)
- [MakerBot Replicator+](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/3d-modeling-and-printing/makerbot-replicator+.md)
- [LulzBot Taz 6](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/3d-modeling-and-printing/lulzbot-taz-6.md)
- [Resin (& Silicone Molds)](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/resin-and-silicone-molds.md): Make a silicone mold of an object, then create resin models of the original!
- [Laser Cutting](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/laser-cutting.md): Use the following tutorials for laser cutting projects. If you're new to using the laser cutter, we'll help you through the process of using the equipment!
- [Preparing your design](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/laser-cutting/preparing-your-design.md): Learn how to prepare images you'd like to engrave or cut!
- [Using the cutter](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/tutorials-how-to/laser-cutting/using-the-cutter.md): Learn how to operate the laser cutter to make your projects
- [Project Ideas](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/project-ideas.md)
- [Project Tutorials](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/project-tutorials.md): Coming Soon!
- [Laser Cut Cube](https://www.helixedgelab.org/getting-started/project-tutorials/laser-cut-cube.md): New to laser cutting? This tutorial teaches you how to create a cube design in Adobe Illustrator, add custom images, and prepare the file so that the laser cutter can engrave / cut it.