Top Industry Trends for Busy Moms Looking to Grow their Laser Side Hustle! 👋✨

Wondering where to point that powerful beam of yours this year? We've sifted through the latest stats and trends so you don't have to—because let's face it, you've already got your hands full!

 

Here's what's hot right now in the world of laser engraving, along with some quick stats to guide your hustle and get more bang for your laser buck:

 

1. Personalized Gifts are Booming Custom engraving is bigger than ever. Etsy saw a 33% spike in searches for personalized laser-engraved items over the past year alone. Tumblers, custom cutting boards, personalized ornaments, and even family-name signs are huge sellers. Open an Etsy store front if you haven't already. Focus on client service and get those reviews to accumulate. Laser rotary attachments, like the popular PiBurn, can help you take advantage of the booming demand for customized tumblers and cylindrical gifts—definitely worth checking out to level up your engraving game!

 

2. Sustainable Products are Trending 🌿 Eco-conscious consumers are eager for sustainable, unique items. Recent data shows a 40% rise in searches for eco-friendly gifts. Consider engraving items made of bamboo, cork, or reclaimed wood. Cute wooden bookmarks, bamboo utensil sets engraved with mom-friendly slogans, or cork coasters with witty messages are perfect eco-friendly products.

 

 

 

3. Weddings are Back—and Bigger Than Ever 💍 After years of scaled-down celebrations, weddings are fully back with big budgets and bigger expectations. Etsy's wedding category alone grew by more than 45% year-over-year. Stand out with laser-engraved wedding favors, personalized bridal party gifts, custom cake toppers, or even engraved wine glasses—another perfect reason to invest in a quality laser rotary like the PiBurn to handle glassware elegantly.

 

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4. Pet Lovers Unite! 🐾 Personalized pet products remain paw-sitively popular. Searches for engraved pet tags jumped by 25% last year alone. Pet memorial plaques and custom-engraved pet treat jars also resonate deeply with pet parents, combining emotional appeal with practical value. Pet bowls are extremely popular and can be engraved with a pets name and pawprints on the PiBurn Grip2.

 

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5. Local & Small Business Love is Real ❤️ Consumers are increasingly shopping small because small is beautiful. According to Shopify, 60% now actively seek out and prefer buying from local businesses over large corporations. Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are your best friends here—share your behind-the-scenes stories, showcase your engraving process, and highlight your mom-run business to attract customers who genuinely love supporting small businesses. Use that tail-wind to your advantage.

 

 

 

Industry Growth & Direction 📈 The laser engraving market for small businesses is projected to grow significantly—expected to reach nearly $5 billion by 2027. This growth is fueled by increased consumer demand for personalized products and advancements in laser technology, making it easier and faster than ever to produce stunning custom items. There is a large gap left by public companies who do not fill all the personalization needs of customers. Investing in versatile tools like laser rotaries (did we mention the PiBurn yet?) is a smart move to stay ahead and tap into emerging markets like customized drinkware and cylindrical product personalization.

 

So, laser in on these trending niches, sharpen your marketing, and LASER ON, MOMS!

 

Happy engraving! 🚀✨

 

 

 

Looking for more stats & trends to take advantage of? See our E-Book on the Top Trends in Personalization for 2025