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Thought to have originated in Ancient Egypt, but having a strong association with English heritage too, signet rings made of precious metals were historically used to both sign and seal documents with the engraved emblem, such as a family crest, being pressed into hot wax to create a wax impression. From being regarded as a… Continue reading 5 Amazing Ideas: What To Engrave On A Signet Ring

Tungsten rings are becoming a more popular choice over other traditional metals, especially when it comes to wedding bands because tungsten is known for being strong, durable and scratch-resistant. Understandably, this means that more people want to know if they can get their tungsten ring engraved with personal messages or important dates, for example, their… Continue reading 7 Things To Know When Engraving A Tungsten Ring

So much in our lives is mass-produced. Our clothes, our food, our gadgets even our more personal items such as gifts, watches, trophies and jewellery. It’s no wonder then that engraving has surged in popularity as we crave ways to stand out and look to make our jewellery and other personal items unique by adding… Continue reading Which is Better? Laser Engraving vs Hand Engraving

Many people, when considering getting items laser engraved, want to know; does laser engraving fade? The answer is a little more complicated than a simple yes or no. This is because there are different factors involved that affect how much or indeed whether a laser engraving or laser etching will fade over time. In this… Continue reading How Long Does Laser Engraving Last?

The simple answer to this is yes. You can laser- engrave acrylic and laser cut clear acrylic. In fact, clear acrylic is one of the most popular materials for laser engraving and laser cutting due to the high quality of acrylic laser cutters the engravings it produces. Understanding Clear Acrylic and Laser Engraving Laser engraving… Continue reading Can You Laser Engrave Clear Acrylic?

Laser engraving machines are easier to come by and are more affordable than ever. This means that more people have begun to try their hand at engraving or laser cutting either as a hobby or to earn a living. Although beginners tend to make more engraving mistakes, even those who are more adept and well-practised… Continue reading How To Fix Laser Engraving Mistakes

Metal engraving is used in a variety of ways including in decorative applications and industrial settings. Laser metal engraving is used in the motor industry, for example, for adding serial numbers and barcodes to automotive parts to discourage theft and aid in recalls in case of safety issues.  Metal cutting and engraving is also commonly… Continue reading How To Engrave Metal Using A Laser

Laser glass engraving is a technique that delivers beautiful, quality results for a wide variety of projects. Purely decorative pieces can add a luxurious touch to any setting or make a lovely, personalised gift to be treasured.  Laser glass engraving can also be used to create portraits of loved ones as a lasting memory. Glass… Continue reading How To Engrave Glass Using A Laser

From purely decorative to informative, wood engraving is a practice that has been in use for millennia. Although there is no definitive evidence suggesting when wood was first used as a medium for communication or art, many historians believe it is likely to have stemmed from Ancient Egypt. It was also used in China long… Continue reading How To Engrave Wood Using A Laser

Engraving is used for a huge variety of items and circumstances. From bespoke jewelry or other gifts to clothing, signage, promotional items, memorials, plaques and trophies, even the serial numbers on your car parts. The results of engraving are all around us yet rarely do we see engraving in action.  For many of us, the… Continue reading How Does Laser Engraving Work?