More often than not, people are at a loss for words when it comes to award engraving. First, remember that it is an award and thus meant as recognition. People want to see their names on trophies or plaques, but they also want to see for what they are recognized.

With the above in mind, always include the name of the award first when engraving. After that the name of the recipient is also very important, and then why the recipient has received the award. Finally also include the date. Although it may seem insignificant at first, people need to have the date for the achievement recognition included.

An example of appropriate wording when doing engraving on an award is:

• SERVICE AWARD
• Presented to NAME
• In recognition of
• Excellence in Customer Care
• SPONSOR or COMPANY
• Date

Method Used

Apart from the wording, another consideration is the method for engraving. Although hand engraving is certainly romantic, it can take a while and is also a bit more expensive. Laser is the latest and most affordable means to add names and details to an award.

Note that colored metals are more difficult to engrave and as such the process can cost a bit more. Wooden plaques also seem to be difficult because they tend to get a dark lacquered appearance. For such we recommend adding a plate to the award and then engraving on the plate.

We normally place the awards in landscape form for the process since it ensures an accurate result with no stops. When a person engraves by means of laser, the sides of the product may appear different. The most important tip though, is to select a company such as Trophy & Medal Boutique that is experienced in award engraving for a professional end-result.

Originally engraving was done by using a printing plate into which a printing pattern was made. As such it is not a modern process, but the technology used today has made the process easier and more cost effective, allowing for larger format engraving to be done.

Old Art and Print Form

Some of the older forms included wood engraves especially during the 1600’s. The most popular type of material used was that of copper up to the 1800s. Copper was the preferred material because it was soft and couldn’t rust. The downside was that since it was such a soft material the lines became less visible with time. Steel would replace it as the preferred material allowing for finer detail and longer lasting prints.

Laser Engraving

In modern day, a laser engraving machine is used to do the work. It allows more accurate images and because it is an abrasion free method, it provides clean edging and exceptional detail, not possible with more conventional engrave methods.

The laser technique holds several benefits including that of speed. As such more products can be engraved in a shorter period without the loss of quality. The machines are easy to operate and are safe as long as instructions are followed. The process also involves a graphic design done on a computer, with the image then sent to the machine for perfect engraves every single time. The process is thus also more controllable than conventional methods.

In modern day, such engraving can be done on medals, belt buckles, various types of trophies and plates, promotional items such as keyrings and pens in addition to award plaques. It is cheaper than the traditional forms and such enable smaller companies to get the same high standard of work done on their items as previously only possible when having a large budget.

Award engraving must be done professionally and as such it is important to select an experienced engraver that uses laser engraving that provides precision required for a stunning end result. The next consideration is the location of the engraver. It is best to select one that offers services in your town or province.

Award Engraving Pretoria

Trophy & Medal Boutique, located in Pretoria offers a wide range of award marking and engraving services. What distinguishes us from other service providers is the range of products that we offer. Apart from being able to engrave on a wide variety of surfaces, we already have stock items from which to select. Whether you want work done on cup trophies, acrylic awards, glass or metal items you will appreciate our skills level, equipment on site, and the product range available in store.

Acrylics Engraving

One of the benefits of acrylic awards is the versatility offered by the material. We can engrave the awards in front and at the back and can do reverse engraving. We can furthermore add a colour filling and through a process of screen printing can do so on the reverse as well. When combining engrave work with that of screen printing one can obtain a rather unique finish. To add to the end product, we can attach a plate to the award base and have a name of title engraved on such.

Lapel Badges

Whether you want the specific department or for instance, medical group logo to appear on lapel badges for your staff you will be pleased to know that we offer laser cutting and screen printing services for such badges. We have die cast and sticker badges in a variety of shapes and sizes. In addition, we can custom make badges for clients whether they want a unique shape or one of the standard types. Various backings can be used such as clutch or clip on.

Quality and variety should be the two main considerations for corporate and award engraving work.

Laser cutting is a process whereby laser technology is used to mark objects without the use of inks or any tool bits to engrave the surface. The precision made possible with laser technology makes it possible to engrave on a wide variety of surfaces.

Laser Cutting and Engraving on Different Materials

Not all materials are suitable for laser cutting or marking and exceptional skill is still required to ensure perfect end-products. Types of materials that are suitable for laser marking include that of metals, stone, glass, jewellery and coated metals.

Metal Laser Engraving

Short wave lasers are used for cutting into metals. This ensures smooth lines and perfect patterns. Medals, name plates, lapel badges and custom belt buckles can be engraved using the laser technology. With coated metals, numerous colour backgrounds can be applied.

Jewellery Engraving

One of the best ways to personalise a piece of jewellery, especially if planning on presenting it as a gift, is to laser cut a message or name on the item. Whether it is a watch or a pendant, one can ensure a lasting memory with engraving. Amazing precision is possible through laser cutting and such is extremely important when working with items which are costly.

Glass Engraving

Glass is best suited for sandblasting rather than traditional laser marking. We offer numerous glass awards for corporate and school recognition ceremonies.

We have sophisticated laser cutting machinery, which we use for high precision work. With a combination of artistic skill, superior craftsmanship, understanding of client needs, and top notch equipment we can engrave on a wide range of surfaces. Whether it is an acrylic item or metal the precision work produced ensures superior finishes. From trophies to jewellery and accessories can be engraved at rather competitive prices.

When you are looking for award engraving services there are a couple of things that you need to keep in mind. First determine whether the manufacturer of the award can offer you engraving services on their premises. This cuts out the need to collect the award and take it to another professional engraving expert.

Additionally, you need to find out what types of engraving your supplier can offer you. Most engraving artists will be able to offer the normal engraving of words in a variety of fonts while other can offer the engraving of company logos or other images that you would like engraved on your awards.

For more information on award engraving services to meet your requirements, you can simply contact us.

One of the best ways in which to award a valuable member of your organisation is to present them with a plaque at and awards ceremony. A plaque has great value as it will last long and can easily be hung on a wall or displayed in a cabinet. However, it is very important that you have the right type of Pretoria award engraving done.

Don’t just settle for regular engraving depicting the name of the person receiving the plaque and the details of the award. Find Pretoria award engraving services that can add your company logo to create a plaque that looks distinguished.

To find both regular and logo Pretoria award engraving services for plaques and other types of awards, please contact us.

Even the best sometimes make mistakes and succumb to human error and while most mistakes can be rectified, this is a different story with professional award engraving. Once a plaque, trophy or other type of award has been engraved it can be very difficult or even impossible to erase or correct any errors.

It is therefore of utmost importance that you ensure that the details for the professional award engraving are correct before the engraving process starts. Remember to pay careful attention to the spelling of names, places and organisations that will be included in the engraving.

Make sure that your professional award engraving is done right the first time simply by contacting us.

Make sure that you have all the details and information correct when you order engraved gifts. Once an engraving has been etched onto a material it can be difficult or even impossible to correct any errors that may have been made. Spelling errors are the most common error to look out for when you order engraved gifts. Find out whether the supplier of your engraved gifts will offer you a replacement item should any errors occur that you were not responsible. This is especially important when ordering bulk engraved gifts as the error can occur over and over again in each item.

To get professional assistance in ensuring that all the information is correct when you order engraved gifts, you can simply contact us.

To really personalise items that you choose to present to your loved ones, consider quality engraved gifts. There are a number of products and gifts that are suitable for engraving from high end expensive items such as jewellery to more affordable items such as belt buckles, key rings and lighters. Just make sure that you choose a professional engraving artist to ensure that the lettering or even images you have engraved are correct and of the highest quality.

For a wide range of quality engraved gifts to personalise your next present to the one you love, you can simply contact us.

Take the time to contact Trophy and Medal Boutique and chat to them about their range. Alternatively you can visit their website and order engraved gifts from their extensive online catalogue today.