Metal engraving is the art of producing designs and texts over hard surfaces. The engraved surface ends up with a beautiful and raised design or text. Continue reading
How Engraved Signs Help Customers
Despite the digitisation of most marketing tools, signage is still an effective form of advertising. Engraved signs are vital for every business looking to stand out. Therefore, you should consider using signs to promote your brand and attract customers. Continue reading
Metal Engraving Terminology
Metalwork
Metalwork is any decorative or useful object fashioned out of metal, including silver, bronze, gold, brass, copper, stainless steel and lead. Man first discovered how to extract gold from the earth in around 6000BC with other metals following over the centuries. Over time, methods for shaping and decorating the different metals have evolved into skills still used today. Continue reading
Engraving Ideas for Switch Plates
Switch plates are coverings for light outlets. They house the wires keeping them from beings exposed. With today’s homes having numerous switches on the walls, it is necessary to have labels for the switches to prevent mistakes that could damage devices. Continue reading
Importance of Good Brand Signage
An impressive business sign is essential for any business. Having proper signage is crucial for locating and also promoting one’s business. A business should use branding as a way to anchor itself to a specific term. Branding is about connecting your business name to a specific clientele. Continue reading
Etching Frequently Asked Questions
Able Engraving highlight some frequently asked questions on etching, for all you need to know including the differences between etching and engraving services, costs and time to carry out the work. Continue reading
Different Types of Engraving
Engraving is one of the oldest and most commonly used methods of printmaking. It is the process of incising a design onto a surface to create a visual and textural effect. Continue reading
The Origins of Engraving
Engraving is a technique where prints of desired design are made on metal plates using a cutting tool called a burin. In the modern world, this form of art is mostly done using copper plates. The general term used in this process is known as line engraved art. Continue reading
Laser Engraving Machines FAQ
While etching designs into wood or metal is an ancient art, the modern use of lasers has opened up countless new possibilities. Here at Able Engraving, we use the very latest technology to produce highly detailed results on a range of materials. Continue reading
Ideas for Memorial Bench Engraving
Memorial benches are supposed to be handled with great respect. It is so because they stand as a symbol of a person who has died: it is meant to commemorate your departed loved ones. Continue reading
