So many people tell me that they have never heard of Photo Engraving before.  Simply put, the process uses the latest technology to take your photo/picture and engrave it on to a small metal pendant.  Resulting in a unique piece of jewellery, perfect as a personalised gift, keepsake or just for yourself.

Two questions I get asked regularly at Etched In Memories are:  1) What sort of photo is needed for engraving; and/or  2) What can I get engraved?

Our engraving machine is attached to a computer, so almost all photo’s and images can be engraved.  The end result, will be dependant on the quality of the picture provided. 

I have found that clear, sharp pictures with good lighting and minimal shadowing provide the best results.  The finished image on the pendant appears clear, crisp and strong. 

Photo’s can be sent in by post or via email.  When emailing photo’s I encourage customers to send through the original digital file (without adjustments, cropping or resizing).  When scanning images, try to do so at a high dpi (dot per inch), we use a minimum of 600dpi for pictures sent in hard copy. Once photo’s are received, we generally remove the background, adjust the lighting to suit the engraving and crop the image to fit the size of the pendant.

Pictures that are out of focus or lacking detail (due to poor lighting, contrast, under exposure, or low dpi) may still provide a satisfactory result but are best avoided. If customers are in doubt or want to check if their picture is suitable prior to purchase, I am more than happy to look at the picture first.

There are so many possibilites, of images to engrave onto a pendant.  Some examples are:

People (babies, kids, couples, best friends, partners, weddings, sports, memorials), Pets and animals (pictures, name tags, memorials), Foot or Hand prints, Zodiac signs, Logo’s, Text messages, Artwork, Religious images, Symbols, Cars, Boats, Houses and more.

To check if your image is suitable please contact us.

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