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Pretty as a Picture – Tips and Tricks for Engraving Photographs
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From Epilog Laser Corp.
Photographs are one of the most popular items for engraving purposes. Taking a captured memory and engraving it upon a different material such as wood or marble truly takes photographs to the next level. In this article we’ll cover the basics that will give you a solid foundation for all of your photo engraving activities.
Keep in mind there is no one correct method of engraving photos. The more you engrave photos, the better you will become, so don’t get discouraged if at first your engraved photographs do not display the perfect results you’re looking for. The tips below will help you prepare for the photo engraving process and provide the tools you need to engrave quality photos that last a lifetime. A single photograph will engrave differently from one material to the next. Many users like to use black marble for photo engraving, while others choose black anodized aluminum, black plastic, clear acrylic or wood for their pictures. Even if you use the same photograph, keep in mind that each material will produce a different engraved look. We recommend testing a variety of materials with the same photo to determine which material creates the look you want.
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