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Laser engraving
Marks made with light — permanent detail on wood, slate, glass and metal.
The craft
Drawn with light
Laser engraving uses a precisely guided beam of light to mark the design into the surface itself — no ink, no print, just the material transformed. Wood takes on a warm, toasted line; slate turns a soft silver-white; glass frosts. The result is permanent, wonderfully precise, and impossible to peel or fade.
It's our technique of choice for the day's hard-wearing details: welcome signs, place settings with weight in the hand, and keepsakes that feel made rather than printed.
Best for
A little deeper
How the laser works its magic
Every material, its own mark
There's no ink — the mark is the material itself. Timber burns warm and golden, slate etches silver, glass frosts, and metal takes a crisp, permanent line.
Detail print can't touch
The beam is finer than any pen. Hairline script, intricate motifs and tiny text all render perfectly — the opposite end of the scale from embroidery.
Cut or engraved
The same machine cuts whole shapes — cake toppers, place names, sign lettering — or engraves onto a surface. Most pieces we make use a little of both.
Engraving or print?
The honest answer: it depends on the piece. Here's how we'd decide — and if you're still not sure, just ask.
Choose engraving when…
- The piece is wood, slate, glass, metal or acrylic
- You want fine, intricate detail that lasts forever
- A natural, tactile, ink-free finish suits the setting
- It's signage or a keepsake that needs to feel substantial
Print might suit better when…
- The design needs colour — engraving is the material's own tone
- It's a paper piece: invitations, menus, place cards
- You want a photograph reproduced
- Quantities are large and the budget is tight
Working on paper instead? See our digital printing and gold foiling pages.
What to engrave
The best things to engrave
Engraving suits anything with a surface worth keeping — natural materials most of all.
Welcome signs
Engraved timber or acrylic signage that guests photograph on the way in — and you keep forever.
Cake toppers
Names, dates and flourishes cut cleanly from timber or acrylic — the crowning detail.
Place names & settings
Wooden place names guests take home — a favour and a seating plan in one.
Coasters & slate
Engraved coasters and slate details for the table — sturdy, tactile, keepable.
Keepsake boxes
Names and dates on memory boxes, ring boxes and gift boxes that outlast the wrapping.
Glassware & flasks
Frosted monograms on glasses and engraved hip flasks for the wedding party.
How it works
From artwork to beam
Share your idea
Send us your design or wording — or the idea, and we'll draw it up.
We prep the file
We prepare the cut and engrave files and advise on the best material for the piece.
Approve the proof
You see the design, size and material exactly as it will be made.
Engraved in-house
Cut and engraved in our Dublin studio, finished and checked by hand.
Good to know
What materials can you engrave?
[Placeholder — confirm your list: typically timber, slate, glass, acrylic, leather and coated metals.]
Can you engrave items I supply?
[Placeholder — confirm policy: engraving is permanent, so supplied items are usually worked at the owner's risk.]
Can you engrave in colour?
Engraving has no ink — the beauty is the material's own tone: toasted timber, silver slate, frosted glass. If you need colour, we'll pair it with print or foil.
What sizes can you make?
[Placeholder — confirm maximum sign/cut dimensions.]
How long does it take?
[Placeholder — confirm turnaround, e.g. "Most orders are finished within X–Y working days once the proof is approved — tell us your date and we'll prioritise a wedding."]
Let's make a mark that lasts
Tell us what you're making — we'll come back with options and a clear quote.
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