Custom engraving is a service where items are engraved to customer specifications. It can be used for identification or creating custom artwork. Engraving is indelible and alternatives such as painting or decaling may not look the same.
Custom engraving is a service where engraving is done to customer specifications on a commission basis. This type of service can be used for a wide variety of purposes, from laser engraving identification numbers on computer equipment to aid identification in the event of theft to custom engraving wine glasses for a wedding so guests have souvenirs. Many companies that offer engraving services provide custom engraving, at costs that vary depending on the material to be engraved, the design and the amount of engraving required.
Etching is a technique in which abrasive materials or chemicals are used to create a pattern in a flat plate. Historically, it was used to etch patterns into metal plates which were then inked and used to create prints known as etchings. This practice still continues in many regions of the world, but the word “engraving” has come to refer to a wide variety of designs produced in metal, glass, wood and plastic, using chemicals, lasers or abrasive materials.
People can request custom engraving for a wide variety of purposes. Using engraving to insert identity numbers into things is a common practice; Engraving can be used to mark car windows, furniture, electronics, and a wide variety of other personal items. The advantage of engraving is that it is impossible to remove without leaving a very noticeable mark or completely replace an engraved component, which makes engraved goods much less attractive to thieves. Engraving services of this type are sometimes offered free of charge by law enforcement or community agencies.
Custom engraving can also be used to create custom artwork, commemorative or decorative designs. For example, people might engrave names and job titles on glass office doors, create an engraved plaque as an award, engrave glassware for events, or use glass engraving to create a decorative window. The artwork can range from simple to complex, depending on the skill of the engraver and the size of the project.
There are alternatives to custom engraving, such as painting or decaling, and some alternative methods look very similar to the finished engraved pieces. However, the engraving is indelible and will last until the item itself starts to break down, and some people prefer the very distinctive look of a real engraved piece. Etched glass, for example, has a look that can’t be easily imitated, although glassmakers certainly tried.
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