A laser engraver utilizes a controlled laser
beam to engrave directly into the surface of wood, glass, acrylic,
plastic and even leather. It is also used to mark coated metal
surfaces.
Sand blasting or sand carving uses pressurized sand to etch
into glass to add depth to the design. Sand blasting is also
used on crystal, silver, chrome and other surfaces.
In sublimation, specialized inks are transferred to the surface
of an item with heat. The finished product resembles a ‘silk-screened’
look. One advantage sublimation offers over silk-screening
is the ability to transfer a photograph and other multi-colored
or detailed artwork onto a variety of specially treated items
without losing any of the vibrant colors or details.
Photo metal is a specialized material in which a negative
is developed directly onto the metal—much like the old
fashioned tin-types. This process creates a lasting image
that is weather-resistant which makes it ideal for memorial
plaques.
A rotary engraver utilizes a diamond-tipped
tool to ‘scratch’ into the surface of metal. This
process works well on such items as lighters, wedding knives,
medallions and belt-buckles.
Although we do not cast the bronze in-house,
we offer customized signage and memorials including text and
‘bas relief’ (3-D of faces, buildings, artwork,
etc.)
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