Laser engraving in San Francisco
Personalized gifts, engraving on things you already own, and logo work for businesses. Order online, then pick up at the shop.
- Your own item Often done the same day, while you wait
- Gifts Ready for pickup in about four days
- Paying PayPal, Venmo or any card, all online
Personalized gifts
Cutting boards, coasters and ornaments with your names, dates or artwork. We supply the piece, engrave it, and have it ready when you come by. Not in San Francisco? We can ship cutting boards and ornaments anywhere in the US.
Pictures show example designs. Yours is engraved with your own text or artwork.
What laser engraving looks like
The laser burns your design into wood and leather, frosts slate and glass, and strips the coating off metal to show bright silver underneath. It cuts clean, sealed edges in wood and acrylic.
Example designs.
Engrave something you own
Book a time and bring it in. Most single pieces take about 20 minutes, so you can wait. It has to lie flat: no tumblers, mugs or bottles.
Prices are for one area of engraving. Two or more of the same item with the same design cost less each. Not sure your item will work? Ask us first.
Logos and bulk orders
Branded boards for a restaurant, coasters for a wedding, metal business cards, ornaments for the whole office. The more pieces with the same design, the less each one costs.
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Ten or more of one item takes a 50% deposit. We order your blanks the day you pay, and you pay the rest at pickup. More than 500 pieces, or something not listed? Ask for a quote.
Laser cutting and 3D printing
The laser cuts and engraves wood, acrylic, leather, paper and fabric up to 19 × 23 in. Longer sheets feed through at up to 23 in wide. 3D prints start at $25.
How it works
Choose and personalize
Add your text or upload artwork. You see a layout preview before you order.
Pick a time and pay
Choose a pickup or drop-off time and pay with PayPal, Venmo or a card.
We make it
We check every design before the laser runs, and text you if something will not work.
Come by the shop
The time is on your calendar. Pick up your order, or bring your item and wait.
Questions
What can you engrave?
Wood, bamboo, leather, slate, stone, glass, ceramic tile, cast acrylic, paper, and metal that is anodized, powder-coated or painted. The laser removes the coating to show the metal underneath.
Do you ship?
Yes, cutting boards and ornaments, anywhere in the United States. Choose "Ship to me" when you personalize one. Shipped pieces are engraved by our engraving partner and arrive in about 1 to 2 weeks. We email you the tracking number when they ship. Coasters, business cards and engraving on your own things are pickup only.
What can you not engrave?
Anything round, like tumblers and bottles. Bare stainless steel, brass or other uncoated metal. PVC, vinyl, polycarbonate, ABS and fake leather: they give off toxic fumes under a laser.
Can you engrave my MacBook or phone?
Yes. The laser removes the finish on aluminum, so the mark is permanent and cannot be undone. It may affect your warranty, and we engrave electronics at your own risk.
What files do you take?
For engraving: PNG, JPG, SVG or PDF. Black and white artwork works best. For cutting: SVG, DXF, AI or PDF with vector lines. For 3D printing: STL, 3MF, OBJ or STEP. Files can be up to 8 MB.
How fast is it?
Your own item: often the same day, with three hours of notice. Gifts we supply: about four days, because we order your blank when you pay. Ten or more pieces: about six days.
Can I change my time, or get a refund?
Reply to your confirmation email at least 24 hours ahead to move your time. Custom pieces cannot be returned, but if we make a mistake we redo it free. Deposits pay for your blanks and are not refundable once we have ordered them. Full terms.
Do you ship?
Not yet. Everything is pickup and drop-off at the shop in San Francisco.
Pickup and drop-off
San Francisco, CA 94124
Every day, 9 am to 5 pm, by appointment
We are inside a warehouse building. Your confirmation email has your time and where to come in.