Techniques
Most workshops do one. We do all four: laser engraving, laser cutting, DTF and UV printing. That changes the conversation — we don’t need to sell you whichever technique we happen to own. We choose the one that suits your piece.
What we do
Engraving and cutting work with the material itself. DTF and UV add colour. Together they cover almost anything you’d want to personalise.
Permanent, in the material
The laser burns your name, date or logo permanently into the material. It doesn’t fade, it doesn’t peel, and it feels like part of the piece.
Shapes you won’t find on a shelf
Wood and acrylic cut exactly to shape. That’s how we build our layered 3D signs: each layer cut, painted and mounted separately. Work that can’t be automated.
Full colour on textile, dark fabric too
DTF (Direct to Film) prints your design in full colour onto a film, which is then heat-pressed onto the garment. It works on dark fabric too and stays soft to the touch. From one T-shirt to a whole team.
Real colour, straight onto the object
The UV printer prints full colour directly onto the object and cures the ink instantly with UV light. So we can also print on plastic, glass, metal and lacquered surfaces — in colour, which engraving can’t do.
Which technique do I need?
The question we get most. Look up your material and you know straight away where you stand. Still unsure? Just send us a photo.
| Material | Technique | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Solid wood | Laser engraving | Dark brown, deep engraving. You can feel it, and it lasts a lifetime. |
| Plywood / birch ply | Laser cutting | Crisp cut edges with a light scorch line. The base of our layered signs. |
| Acrylic / plexiglass | Laser cutting | Crystal-clear cut with a polished edge. Pairs beautifully with wood. |
| Glass | Laser engraving | Matt, satin engraving. Elegant on carafes, glasses and bottles. |
| Leather | Laser engraving | Warm, dark engraving. Lovely on wallets and labels. |
| Coated metal | Laser engraving | The coating is burned away down to the metal. Sharp contrast, very durable. |
| Bamboo | Laser engraving | Warm, even engraving. Our favourite for corporate gifts with a logo. |
| Textile | DTF printing | Full colour, soft in the fabric, washable even on dark colours. |
| Plastic | UV printing | Full colour straight onto the object, curved surfaces included. |
Supplying files
Ideally a vector file: .svg, .ai, .eps, .pdf or .dxf. That keeps everything sharp, however large or small we make it.
An image of at least 300 dpi at actual size, with a transparent background (.png) or as a vector.
No problem. Send a photo, a sketch or just a description. We draw it up and you see the design before anything is made.
Not sure?
Send us a photo of the object or describe what you have in mind. We’ll tell you honestly what can and can’t be done.
