Thursday, February 9, 2012

Etched Glass Awards

I got to add another fun project to my list of firsts with my laser a couple of weeks ago! New projects are always exciting and scary all at the same time! I just never know how something will turn out until I give it a try :)
These glass awards turned out great! I did a couple of samples and sent photos to the buyer for approval. They loved them, so off I went to engrave 27 awards!
The trickiest part about these is that they are curved. They won't work on my rotary attachment (that I use for etching wine glasses and champagne flutes), so I had to auto focus in the center of the award and make sure I didn't go too wide so the laser would stay in focus for the entire engraving.
I engraved these on the back side, so I had to remember to flip my text before printing! I like the "reverse engraving" technique because it comes out nice and clear and gives the awards some depth.
These came in a pretty generic box with the award company's logo on the front. I prettied them up by adding one of my business stickers to the top of each box with my web address on them as well :)

18 comments:

  1. wow! those look great. I'm impressed that you figured out how to work on the curved surface.

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  2. Amazing work Edi. I love that you figured out how putting the words on the back adds depth to the look.

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  3. you did a great job! Very professional indeed! {:-D

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  4. They turned out great! Just think of all of the possibilities now! It seems like each new project is opening the doors wider and wider for you!

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  5. Wow! Those look great - what a cool custom order!!

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  6. They look amazing. It is always nice to get custom orders, especially when they are fun and challenging.
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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  7. How great!
    I agree with Nancy, every new project teaches you something new, and pushes your skill further.
    Hooray for custom work!

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  8. Beautiful job, Edi! What a neat item to add to your inventory. All of those web address stickers will be great exposure for your shop.

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  9. That's pretty clever to engrave on the back! They turned out fabulous!

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  10. You're doing great with the lazer orders! Are you ready to quit your day job yet?

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  11. Wow! This is really amazing work. Do they give you one to at least practice on?

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  12. These are amazing! I love that you put your business card on the boxes. Great advertising.
    I have etched glass, but never engraved it. Very nice!

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  13. They came out awesome! Smart move with the business stickers. :)

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  14. They turned out great! I really like the style of these sleek glass awards!

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  15. What a great look for an award! You did a super job - congrats on getting the order!

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  16. These are great! I can see, in my minds eye, my son getting on of these for his desk! Fun thought!

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