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Different Areas Engraving Is Used
An item is engraved once it has had
grooves or lines cut, carved, or etched into its hard surface. Wood,
stone, and metal are all materials commonly used in the engraving
process. Engraving has both functional and decorative applications. Some
of the industries that commonly make use of the engraving process
include printing, jewelry making, and manufacturing.
Engraving in Printing
The printing industry commonly uses engraving. Custom ordered wedding
invitations, business cards, birth announcements, and personal
stationary are commonly created using the engraving process. In fact,
most of the paper money that is created these days uses the engraving
process as well. The custom design and lettering for these items are
engraved onto a metal die. During the printing process this engraved
grooves of this die are filled with ink that is then pressed into the
paper. This process gives you a very elegant raised lettering that can
be felt by running your fingers over the paper.
Laser Engraving
One of the most popular forms of engraving these days is laser
engraving. The designs and letters are cut into the surface of the
material using a laser beam. One advantage of lasers is that they can
easily reach into spots that would be difficult to reach with a hand
tool. A computer program is often used to control the movements of the
laser. Some common uses for laser printing including etching a corporate
logo and contact information onto marketing give away such as
paperweights, key chains, and pens. One advantage of using engraving is
that the image will not rub off over time. Laser engraving also has a
variety of industrial applications. Good materials to use with laser
engraving include glass, leather, and plastic.
Engraving in Art
Prior to the invention of photography engraving was a common way to
illustrate newspapers and books. Most of the pictures that can be seen
in printed materials that were produced prior to the late 19th century
were created using wood engraving. An engraver would remove the material
from the block of wood following an image that had been drawn on the
wood by an artist. Another popular use for engraving in the art world
was to reproduce paintings.
Engraving Jewelry
We can see examples of engraved jewelry on artifacts that are thousands
of years old. Jewelry that is given as a gift often includes an engraved
message. Special inscriptions or the name or initials of the jewelry
owner are often put onto gold or silver pieces. Often the grooves
created by the engraving process are filled with enamel. You will also
find beautiful images engraved onto a variety of gemstones, especially
jade and ivory.
Engraving Gifts
There are a number of shops that specialize in creating unique gift
items that are engraved. Short messages or initials are commonly
engraved onto rings, bracelets, and other jewelry that is given as a
gift. Dedications are often engraved onto the backs of pendants and
lockets. Cuff links, flasks, money clips, and pocket watches are all
gifts for men that are commonly engraved. Other popular engraved gifts
for women include key chains and trinket boxes. Banks make a great
engraved gift for children, and people of all ages and genders will
appreciate a custom engraved photo frame.
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