What engraving colors and finishes are available?Updated 31 minutes ago

How laser engraving works

We use a laser to etch your design into the surface of each item. No ink or paint is added. How the engraving looks depends on the finish:

• Gunmetal Black and Brushed Copper have a thin PVD coating, a durable colored layer bonded to the steel. The laser removes that coating where your design goes, so your engraving shows up in the silver of the stainless steel underneath.
• Stainless Steel has no coating. The laser marks the steel surface directly, which creates a darker, tone-on-tone engraving.

What this means for your design

• We don't offer color-fill or full-color printing. Your engraving will always be the natural color of the metal.
• Your design is engraved in a single tone. Gradients and shading don't carry over, which is why we ask for black-and-white artwork.
• Contrast varies by finish. Gunmetal Black gives the boldest contrast. Stainless Steel gives the most subtle look. You can compare all three finishes in the photo below.

See examples on our custom engraving page, and visit our Custom Engraving Guide for everything else you need to know.