Big News: We’ve Upgraded to a Thunder Nova 51 Laser

Coastal Keepsakes has a powerful new addition to our Sunshine Coast workshop — the Thunder Nova 51 CO₂ laser. Our 9-year-old Isaac is proud as punch to stand beside it, and so are we. This upgrade boosts our laser cutting and engraving capacity for personalised gifts, custom signage, wedding décor, and business branding across the Sunshine Coast and Australia.

Why the Thunder Nova 51?

As demand for our acrylic and timber products grew, we invested in a professional-grade machine to deliver faster turnarounds and finer results. The Nova 51 gives us:

Larger working area — ideal for oversized wedding welcome signs, seating charts, photo walls and business logos.
Higher cutting power — confident cuts in thicker materials (e.g. 6–12 mm acrylic, dense hardwoods, quality plywood and MDF).
Speed & precision — crisp edges, cleaner kerf, and ultra-sharp engraving for logos, QR codes and intricate typography.
Reliability — consistent results and less downtime, so your order moves from design to dispatch sooner.

Benefits for Our Customers

Bigger, bolder signage for weddings, events and storefronts — produced at sizes we couldn’t offer before.
More material options across acrylic (mirror, matte, frosted, clear), premium plywoods, MDF and hardwoods.
Faster turnaround times thanks to higher cutting speeds and dependable production.
Finer detail on engraving for brand marks, serials and delicate patterns.
Consistent quality with professional finishing from our laser and CNC machining workflow.

From LED nightlights and cake toppers to teacher gifts, wedding signage and corporate branding, the Nova 51 helps us deliver work that’s cleaner, stronger and more accurate.

Proudly Local, Sunshine Coast Made

We’re a family business in Buderim, crafting with care for our local community — and shipping Australia-wide. Your support has helped us grow to this point, and this upgrade is for you: better quality, more options and quicker lead times.

Ready to Create Something Special?

If you’re planning custom acrylic signage, personalised gifts or event décor, now’s the perfect time. Tell us what you need and we’ll make it shine.

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