Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What can you engrave with a laser?

A: Our co2 laser can engrave almost any nonmetallic surface.

·       Many species of wood are very desirable to laser engrave, along with black marble, granite, glass, crystal, leather, rubber, many types of plastic, acrylic, anodized aluminum, Pyrex®, ceramic tile, Corian® and other solid surface products,   Paper and some cloth products.

 Q: What can’t you laser engrave?

A: Most metal is unsuitable to engrave with a co2 laser.

We cannot engrave any PVC based plastics.

However

·       Many coated metals can be laser etched.

·        And many metal surfaces Such as stainless steel, brass and gold can be engraved with a co2 laser, by applying a special clear coating to prepare the metal first.

Q: Will the laser damage my gift?

A: A co2 laser is very powerful and can be dangerous to both the product being engraved and the laser operator.

·       With proper training and experience, operating the laser can be done with minimal risk to both.

Q: What kind of photograph do you need to have to create my gift?

A: The best quality photo you have is always the first choice.

·       IF you are scanning a photo to send to us please use at least 300dpi or higher for proper results.

Save your photo as a uncompressed file if possible.

jpeg photo files lose data because this type of file compresses the data.

·       Remember that we can touch-up your photo to remove things like blemishes and unwanted background.

·       We cannot make a fuzzy photo sharp!

·       A 5x7 or larger will produce better results than smaller photos.

·       We can use both color and black and white photos.

Q: What about copyrighted photos?

A: We do not use copyrighted items without the express consent of the owner of the copyright.

·       We have neither the time nor resources to check all the copyright issues involved with every photo sent to us.

·       By sending us a photo to engrave we (laser sharp memories™ and its employees) will assume that you are the owner of the copyright or have express written permission to reproduce the image.

·       Please do not copy images off of the internet.

·       Virtually every image on the internet is by definition copyrighted. And most are saved at a very low dpi and would make poor engravings anyway.

Q: How long does it take?

A: That varies greatly and depends on…

·       The quality of the photo and how much rework or touchup is needed.

·       The size of the item to be engraved.

·       The type of material being engraved.

·       Availability of the material chosen to work with.

·       But it is generally safe to say that you can get your gift delivered to you within two to three weeks.

·       Some turnaround times will be considerably shorter or longer.

·        If you have a time frame, please email us and ask for an estimated time of completion.

·       We can do some jobs as a rush for a slight up charge.

Q: How much does it cost?

A: Again, this varies with…

·       The quality of the photo and how much rework or touchup is needed.

·       The size of the item to be engraved.

·       The type of material being engraved.

·       Availability of the material chosen to work with.

·       Our birch photo engraved products are $.50 per square inch, so a 6x6 birch plaque will be $18.00 plus shipping and handling.

·       This price includes one half hour of photo work, two coats of clear sealer and the birch or Aspen.

·       For an extra fee of $4.00 you can have a personalized message engraved on the back. 

·       There is no charge for adding a small amount of text to the front of the photo engraving.

·       We also offer a 5inch plastic stand to hold your 6x6 engraving at a cost of $2.00.

·       Pricing of other materials can be done by contacting us at jrj5x5@lasersharpmemories.com ™

Q: Can you engrave something that I currently have in my possession?

                  A: We will be happy to discuss engraving your personal keepsake for you.

                 please email us to arrange a phone consolation regarding this type of service.

As always if you have any questions you can contact us at

Jrj5x5@lasersharpmemories.com ™

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