Service · Laser engraving
Custom laser engraving in Los Angeles.
Surface engraving on wood, acrylic, leather, stone, and marble. Bring your own items or we supply the material. No engraving surcharge when it is quoted with a cut. Standard turnaround 3 to 5 business days; next-business-day rush available.
Get a laser engraving quote.
Tell us what you are engraving and send your artwork. A real person reviews every request — usually the same business day.
Beds up to 46 × 58 in · Free file check · A real person reviews every file · Usually priced the same business day
What we do, and how.
Laser engraving uses a focused beam to vaporize a thin top layer of material — leaving a permanent mark. Engraving does not cut through; it darkens or removes the surface in your pattern.
What we engrave on
Wood, acrylic, leather, paper, cork, stone, marble, and slate. Bring your own items — awards, plaques, gifts, tools — or we supply material.
Detail you can expect
Logos, names, photos, fine line work, intricate detail. Send vector artwork; engraved photos can be raster. We adjust depth and dot density to suit each material.
Pricing & turnaround
No engraving surcharge — engraving is quoted together with your cut, $65 minimum. 3 to 5 business days standard; next-business-day rush available.
Laser engraving by material and project.
Pick the page that matches what you are making.
Engraving on wood
Walnut, cherry, maple, and Baltic birch plywood.
Engraving on wood →Engraving on acrylic
Clean, frosty engraving on cast and extruded acrylic.
Engraving on acrylic →Engraving on leather
Natural leather portfolios, goods, and gifts.
Engraving on leather →Plaques & awards
Names, dates, and dedications on wood, acrylic, stone, or marble.
Plaques & awards →Signs & nameplates
Engraved acrylic signs, wood storefront logos, desk and door nameplates.
Signs & nameplates →Custom engraving, your item
Bring or mail your own item, or have us supply the material.
Custom engraving, your item →More ways people use engraving
Corporate gifts & promo
Branded leather portfolios, wood business cards, milestone trophies, custom pen cases. Bulk-friendly.
Corporate gifts & promo →Wedding & event keepsakes
Engraved seating charts, cake toppers, drink stirrers, ring boxes, guestbook puzzles, photo frames.
Wedding & event keepsakes →Custom gifts & housewares
Engraved cutting boards, coasters, photo frames, knife handles. Bring your own item and we will engrave it.
Custom gifts & housewares →Materials we engrave on
Two groups: materials we can both cut and engrave, and materials we can only mark on the surface.
Cut + engrave
Wood
Plywood, hardwoods, basswood
Cut + engrave
Acrylic
Cast and extruded
Cut + engrave
Leather
Natural only
Cut + engrave
Cork
Sheet and roll
Cut + engrave
Paper
Cardstock, museum board
Surface only
Stone
Granite, slate, and more
Surface only
Marble
Polished or honed
Surface only
Slate
Coasters, signage, gifts
Examples
Examples of what we make.
Guides: laser engraving wood and wood blanks for engraving. Ordering gifts for clients or staff? See engraved corporate gifts.
See more on our projects page.
Common questions
Can you engrave on items I bring in?
Yes. Awards, plaques, cutting boards, leather goods, tools, gifts. Email us first if you are not sure the item is compatible — we will confirm it is safe to engrave before you bring it in.
How deep does the engraving go?
Depends on the material. Acrylic engraves clean and frosty. Wood engraves with visible depth. Stone and marble get a low-contrast white mark. We adjust depth based on what you are after.
What's the difference between cutting and engraving?
Cutting goes all the way through the material. Engraving only works the surface — it darkens or removes a thin layer for logos and photos. Many projects use both. For example, an acrylic award is cut to shape, then engraved with names and dates.
Do you charge extra for engraving on top of cuts?
No. Same machine, same setup, no engraving surcharge. Engraving time is included in the project quote.
What file formats do you accept?
AI, DXF, or PDF — vector files. Convert text to outlines before exporting; PDF is usually the safest export. Engraved photos can be a high-resolution raster image.
Where can I get laser engraving in Los Angeles?
At our Downtown LA shop — 1319 S. Los Angeles St., in the Fashion District. Bring items in by appointment, or ship them to us from anywhere.
Do you do laser engraving near me?
We are a publicly accessible laser engraving service in Los Angeles. Drop off and pick up at the shop, or mail items in — we serve the whole LA area and ship anywhere in the US.
Do you engrave metal?
No. We do not cut or engrave metal. We work on wood, acrylic, leather, paper, cork, stone, marble, and slate.