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How to select your artwork for Engraving.

Living Etch

Updated: Dec 20, 2024

Before uploading your photo, please review our recommendations to ensure the best possible outcome for your order.


Accepted Image Types:

  • Photos

  • Monogram images / Vector logos

  • Handwriting & sketches (ensure there linework has some thickness i.e. ink tip / texter. Biro not recommended)


Image Quality Requirements:

  • Resolution: High resolution for clarity.

  • Detail: Ensure details are well-defined with good contrast. Preference for a white studio background, alternately  a light or contrasting backdrop with little interference where minor photoshopping can easily isolate subject. Macro images generally work better than those taken from a distance.


Accepted Document Types:

  • PDF

  • illustrator, DWG, SVG.

Please ensure your documents are vectorized to avoid output distortion.

Please use cut (red), outline (Blue) and fill / engraving (black fill)



IMAGE SELECTION GUIDELINE

  1. Avoid Props: Remove any props such as scarves or sunglasses where possible unless they are intentionally part of the image art.

  2. Background: Keep the background subtle and clean. Preference for a white studio background, alternately  a light or contrasting backdrop with little interference where minor photoshopping can easily isolate subject. Macro images generally work better than those taken from a distance.

  3. Lighting: Avoid evening or artificial lighting; opt for ambient or natural light for the best results. Avoid photos with sharp light/ shadows or subjects in shadow (light source behind).

  4. Pets: Photos of pets are generally not recommended. On occasions, it can be done. Please contact us before placing an order if you want to include pets.

  5. Drawings and Handwriting: Submit these in black and white format. Please do not colour in or fill large sections

Additional Notes:

  • Each photo will yield different results. If the provided photo does not meet quality standards, we may request alternatives. Having backup options is helpful.

  • In additions to different photos yield different results. Text are generally acceptable to all timber surfaces. Images, intricate details are best to select light timber containing few grain strands.

  • If you have any doubts or need further assistance, feel free to give us a call. We’d love to help!

 

We have increased the saturation of the Blackness and whiteness of the image to exaggerate our photo selection guideline. Image engraving can either be B&W like below or image quality.


Below: Recommended images

Below: not recommended



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