Adjusting a Picture of the Eagles

In this example we will be lasering an image of an eagle onto black laser tile. Figure 1 shows a photo that I bought off the Internet. I am using this image because I want to see what the effect of having our background image being a bit out of focus and to see how it appears on the tile.
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Colour Filling

Colour filling is a term used within the awards and engraving industry to describe a variety of techniques used to add colour or contrast to engraving. Even though there are a wide variety of engraving materials available that come in a multitude of colours, thickness and finishes, there are often times when it is desirable to colour the engraving to make it stand out or enhance the overall appearance of the product. … Continue Reading

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If you’re new to the industry, this glossary of commonly-used awards and engraving terms will be a useful resource, helping you to expand your knowledge and your business.

3D ENGRAVING: Process where Z axis can have variable settings of depth during a tool pass. Depth can be set manually, or through software control; creates more of hand-crafted look.

ACRYLIC: Thermoplastic-resin-based plastic engraving substrate. Molecular structure of acrylic provides increased protection from sunlight’s ultraviolet (UV) rays; Material noted for outdoor durability and colorfastness. … Continue Reading