Custom Ideas
Some of the best projects begin with an idea that does not fit into a standard category.
Maybe you have a sketch, photograph, logo, quote, inside joke, family saying, or unusual object you want transformed into something personal. We can help develop your idea into a design that works with the material, size, and purpose of the finished piece.
You do not need to arrive with a finished design. A rough concept is often enough to get started.
Bring Us Your Idea
Custom projects can begin with almost anything, including:
A photograph
A handwritten message
Children’s artwork
A business logo
A favorite quote or saying
A meaningful date or location
A family recipe
A sketch or drawing
A special symbol
An inside joke
An existing item you want personalized
An idea you have never seen made before
We will review your concept and help determine the best way to turn it into a finished piece.
Personalized Gifts
Create something designed specifically for one person, family, team, or occasion.
Popular ideas include:
Engraved photographs
Personalized signs
Custom drinkware
Family-name décor
Keepsake boxes
Memorial pieces
Garage and workshop signs
Hobby-themed gifts
Pet memorials
Personalized coasters
Custom wall art
One-of-a-kind retirement gifts
Names, dates, messages, photographs, artwork, and personal details can be incorporated into the design.
Artwork, Photographs & Handwriting
Personal artwork can make a project feel especially meaningful.
We can work with:
Family photographs
Pet photographs
Handwritten notes
Signatures
Children’s drawings
Handwritten recipes
Line art
Logos and illustrations
Older photographs that may need cleanup
Artwork created specifically for engraving
Image quality, contrast, material, and finished size all affect the amount of detail that can be reproduced.
We will help you choose the best approach for your project.
Business, Organization & Team Projects
Custom work is also available for businesses, schools, clubs, teams, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Ideas include:
Logo engraving
Employee recognition gifts
Awards and plaques
Branded drinkware
Event keepsakes
Team gifts
Donor recognition pieces
Office signs
Promotional items
Retirement gifts
Volunteer appreciation gifts
Custom presentation pieces
Small personalized orders and larger matching sets can both be considered.
Unique Materials & Objects
Not every project begins with a flat piece of wood.
*Depending on the material and item, we may be able to engrave or personalize:
Wood
Slate
Leather and laser-safe leatherette
Laser-safe Acrylic
Coated and anodized metal
Glass
Cork
Paper and cardstock
Tumblers and drinkware
Customer-supplied items
*Not all materials are safe or suitable for laser engraving. We review each item before accepting a project and
may recommend an alternative material when necessary.
Recreating or Adapting an Existing Idea
See something that inspires you?
We can use an example as a starting point while creating a design that is personalized for you. We do not directly copy protected artwork, logos, or another artist’s original design without permission, but we can often develop a new concept with a similar purpose, theme, or overall direction.
How Custom Projects Work
1. Share the Concept
Send us your idea, reference photos, wording, approximate size, preferred material, quantity, and the date you need it.
2. Review the Options
We will discuss what is possible, recommend materials, and explain any limitations that may affect the design.
3. Approve the Design
When appropriate, you will receive a design proof to review before production begins.
4. We Create Your Piece
Once the details are approved, your project is engraved, cut, assembled, and inspected.
Not Sure Whether It Can Be Made?
Ask us.
Even when the original idea is not practical, we may be able to suggest a different material, size, layout, or
construction method that achieves a similar result.
The more information you provide, the easier it is for us to recommend the right approach.
Let’s Create Something Original
Tell us what you are imagining, who it is for, and what you want the finished piece to communicate.
Your idea does not need to fit into a category. That is what makes it custom.
