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Custom Engraving

Your design, your photo, your idea – laser-engraved and finished by hand in our workshop in Alsdorf.

Some gifts end up in a drawer. Yours won't. We turn your photo, your design or a vague idea into a one-off that lasts – burned permanently into the material by laser: no print, no sticker, nothing that fades. Together we create a gift that moves people, or an artwork you won't want to give away. Handcrafted on natural slate, teak, wood and stone – in a real workshop, not off the shelf.

Handcrafted in Alsdorf · Preview before production · Made in Germany

Rather design it yourself? Try the configurator

Runes traced from our own futhark charts, ready-made motifs or your own photo – place it on the piece right in your browser and send it to us with one click. Still in beta and always evolving; we check every design by hand beforehand.

To the Engraving Configurator (Beta)

How your custom piece is made

In three simple steps – personally guided, with a preview before production. No risk, no surprises.

1

Send your idea

Tell us what you have in mind: a design, photo, name, date or saying – and which material. Quickest via WhatsApp or email, ideally with a reference image.

2

Draft & approval

You receive a preview of your engraving. We refine it until it's right – only once you say "Skål!" does it go into production.

3

Engraving & shipping

We laser-engrave your piece and finish it by hand. Then it's carefully packed and sent to you – or straight to the person you're gifting.

Not just Norse: The Viking theme is our passion – but what others can do, we have long mastered. Photo engraving, glass engraving and wedding & gift engraving are just as much part of our craft. Updated: July 2026 · Workshop in Alsdorf

What we engrave for you

From a favourite photo to a loose idea: if you can picture it, we'll burn it into the material.

Your idea, your artwork – only a rough vision? Together we turn it into a unique piece that exists nowhere else.
Photo engraving on slate – your finest moments, permanently burned into natural slate. No fading, no yellowing. Also a white-label service for photographers & studios.
Your own designs & logos – a drawing, crest or company logo: we transfer it precisely into the material.
Dates, coordinates & sayings – your wedding date, your special place or a favourite quote.
Names in real runes – for lovers of the Norse: preview your name in our Rune Name Generator and have it engraved.

Glass engraving with a UV laser – crisp, not frayed

A difference you can see and feel: we engrave glass with a high-quality UV laser.

Many providers use the wrong laser on glass – the result is rough, frayed, milky-splintered edges. We engrave glass with a UV laser: letters and motifs come out fine, clean and sharp-edged, with no chipping. Even delicate text on curved glasses stays crisp and elegant.

Champagne & sparkling-wine glasses – for the wedding, the anniversary or the big toast, with names, date or your own line.
Whisky glasses & tumblers – the perfect gift for the lover of a fine dram, with a monogram, name or motif.
Custom wine glasses – for your best friend, as a team gift or personalised for the hen party.
Tumblers, carafes & bottles – from a single favourite glass to a matching set.

Single piece or set, discreet monogram or elaborate motif – tell us your idea and we'll advise you on the right glass and engraving.

Photo engraving, weddings & gifts – for every occasion

Our niche is the Norse world – our craft can do far more. Don't let the Viking style put you off.

Photo engraving on wood & slate: we engrave your favourite photo permanently into the material – your pet's portrait, a wedding or family photo. No fading, no yellowing: a memory that lasts.

Weddings & big occasions: engraved champagne glasses for the couple, a slate plate with names and date, guest gifts, a ring dish or a memento sign. The same for christenings, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement or corporate events.

Jewellery & small engraving: engraving on pendants, bracelets and small keepsakes – a name, a date, short coordinates. A small gesture with a big effect.

Individual gifts: from a personal saying on a wooden sign to a company logo on a present. If you can picture it, we'll burn it into the material – just tell us your idea.

Jump to a topic: glass engraving with a UV laser · photo engraving on slate & wood · wedding engraving · memorial plaques for people & pets

Materials & prices

Guide prices for orientation – the final price depends on size, design and effort. Just ask for a free, no-obligation quote.

Slate plaquefrom €19 Tree slice (natural edge)from €30 Wooden signfrom €16 Teak board / panelfrom €15 Mug / tankardfrom €25 Pendantfrom €10 Bottle openerfrom €5 Tealight holderfrom €16

Your own material – our quality standard

Have a special piece that should stay one of a kind? We also engrave materials you bring to us yourself.

Bring your own material

An heirloom, a special bottle, a favourite board – just send us a quick email or WhatsApp and we'll look together at what's possible. Important: every material reacts differently to the laser – we first get to know any piece you bring before we engrave it.

Only the finest materials

To make sure the result convinces, we work exclusively with high-quality materials ourselves. For example: fine crystal glasses by Stölzle – not only as beautifully customisable tealight holders, but also as premium red and white wine glasses, in stock with us.

Gifts with meaning

An engraving doesn't fade. It stays – long after the flowers have wilted and the vouchers are forgotten.

Remembrance & mourning

A person, a pet, a moment – held forever. A name, a date and a few words on natural slate: a quiet, dignified way to keep someone in memory.

Wedding & anniversary

Couple engravings, drinking horns and wooden signs with your names, the date or your coordinates – a gift that carries your shared story.

Birthday & loved ones

Personalised gifts for every taste – from a photo on slate to a motif for medieval and Viking fans.

For photographers & studios

Sell more than images – sell keepsakes. We turn your photos into slate prints – an added offering with margin for your studio, fully neutral on request (white label).

Christening & naming

A keepsake for the start of a life – name and birth date on wood or slate that lasts a lifetime.

Christmas

The gift that doesn't end up in a drawer: handcrafted, personal and with a story. Ask early to secure delivery in time.

Examples from the workshop

Real customer pieces – laser-engraved and finished by hand.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you also do ordinary engraving – without a Viking motif?

Absolutely. The Norse world is our niche, but we engrave photos, names, sayings, logos and wedding & gift motifs just as readily. Don't let the Viking style put you off – just tell us what you have in mind.

What do you engrave glass with?

With a high-quality UV laser. That makes the engraving fine and sharp-edged – without the rough, frayed edges you get when glass is worked with the wrong laser.

Can I have a photo of my pet or a wedding photo engraved?

Yes. We transfer your photo as a photo engraving onto wood or natural slate – a pet portrait, a wedding or family photo. Send us the image in good resolution and we'll take care of the rest.

Do you engrave champagne, wine or whisky glasses for weddings or hen parties?

Gladly – champagne glasses for the couple, personalised wine glasses for the hen party or whisky glasses as a gift. As a single piece or matching set, with names, date or a motif.

How long does a custom engraving take?

It depends on our current workload and the design. Once the draft is approved, it usually moves quickly. Just tell us your deadline – especially before Christmas and holidays, an early enquiry is worth it.

Which materials can I choose from?

Among others: slate, teak, native wood, natural-edge tree slices, mugs and tankards, pendants, bottle openers and tealight holders. Not sure what suits your idea? We're happy to advise.

How do I care for my engraved piece?

Wipe wood and slate dry; don't put them in the dishwasher. We include a short care note with your piece when needed.

Can I have my own photo or logo engraved?

Yes. Send us your file in good resolution (e.g. PNG or JPG). We'll tell you honestly whether and how well it can be engraved, and adapt it if needed.

What does my custom engraving cost?

The guide prices above are the starting point. The exact price depends on material, size and the effort of the design. You get a fixed quote in advance – no surprises.

Tell us your idea

No obligation, free, no risk: you get a preview and a fixed price up front. Quickest via WhatsApp – we use WhatsApp Business because the workshop is often too loud for the phone.

Why buy from us

Craftsmanship you can trust – from the engraving to the packaging.

Made in GermanyCrafted in Alsdorf
Handcrafted in the workshopEach piece unique
Laser engraved with precisionPrecise & durable
Genuine natural slatePremium materials
Packed with loveSafely & carefully shipped
Odin ApprovedNorse to the core

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