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Laser Engraving

Precise, permanent marks on hard goods

Laser engraving uses a focused beam to etch designs into wood, leather, metal, glass, and acrylic. The result is a permanent, precise mark with a premium feel, ideal for promotional products, awards, and gifts.

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Minimum quantity
12 pieces
Turnaround
5–7 business days
Pricing
From $6 per piece
Best for
Drinkware and bottles, Wood and leather goods, Awards and signage

How we run it

From artwork to finished piece

  1. Step 1

    Vector prep

    Artwork is converted to clean vector paths.

  2. Step 2

    Material setup

    Item is fixtured precisely on the laser bed.

  3. Step 3

    Engrave

    Laser etches the design with sub-millimeter precision.

  4. Step 4

    Clean & inspect

    Surface cleaned and quality verified.

Why choose this method

  • Permanent and tamper-proof
  • Premium look on hard goods
  • Sub-millimeter precision
  • No ink, no setup fees

Things to know

  • Single tone only (no full color)
  • Material affects engraving color (light burns dark, dark burns light)

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Screen Printing

Cost-effective for medium-to-large runs with bold color and exceptional durability.

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DTG (Direct-to-Garment)

Photographic detail, full-color, no setup fees. Best for small runs and complex art.

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DTF (Direct-to-Film)

Full-color transfers that bond to almost any fabric type.

Ready to print?

Browse the catalog or send us your artwork for a quote on this method.

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