Family-owned engraving studio · Hamilton, Ontario
Create Everlasting Memories
Laser, rotary needlepoint, wood burning and hand etching on glass, metal, wood and jewellery — personalized in every written language. Bring your own piece or choose one of ours.
By appointment only · Free online consultations
Services & starting prices
Seven ways to make it unmistakably yours
Every piece is assessed by hand so we can choose the right technique — needlepoint rotary for crisp, lasting lines, laser for logos and fine detail, or wood burning and hand etching for something truly one-of-a-kind.
From $15
Laser Engraving
Laser Engraving
Crisp logos, artwork and lettering burned in by our two laser engravers — ideal for branded pieces and fine detail.
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From $15
Needlepoint Rotary Engraving
Glass Engraving
Names, monograms and dates etched into wine glasses, beer mugs, rocks glasses and decanters.
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From $15
Needlepoint Rotary Engraving
Metal Engraving
Zippo lighters, pet tags, keychains, memorial plaques and jewellery, engraved with a rotary needlepoint.
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From $15
Needlepoint Rotary Engraving
Wood Engraving
Heirloom boxes, heart plaques, ornaments and handles carved with lasting, tactile lettering.
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From $37.50
Done by Hand
Wood Burning & Hand Etching
Completely unique pieces burned and etched entirely by hand — no two are ever the same.
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From $15
Personalized gifts, your way
Custom Creations
Your loved one’s handwriting, fingerprints or paw prints, team logos and wedding emblems — turned into keepsakes.
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No fee
15 minute consultation
Online Consultation
Not sure your item can be engraved? Talk it through with our master engraver over video before you book.
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Unique gifts, personalized your way
Explore personalized gifts and custom engravings designed for every occasion — anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, memorials and corporate thank-yous. Whether you bring in your own items or buy from us, we can bring your vision to life.
- Over 400 products ready to personalize, from jewellery to tumblers
- Proud retailer of Zippo Canada — or bring your own lighter
- Handwriting, fingerprints, paw prints and logos reproduced faithfully
- Font suggestions and layout guidance at every step
How it works
From idea to heirloom in four steps
We work by appointment so every piece gets our full attention.
Consult
Book a free 15-minute video call or an in-person appointment. Show us your item and your idea.
Design
Choose from 40+ fonts, any written language, or your own handwriting, logo or artwork.
Engrave
We pick the right method — rotary needlepoint, laser, wood burning or hand etching — and get to work.
Treasure
Pick up your finished keepsake, ready to gift and built to last for generations.
Inside the studio
Watch the laser at work
Our two laser engravers handle logos, artwork and fine detail on wood and more, while three rotary engravers carve crisp, lasting lines into metal, glass and wood.
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Our story
Made with heart by Mel & Paul
With over 13 years of experience in the engraving industry, our journey has evolved from managing two retail stores to a thriving home-based business in Hamilton, Ontario.
Our passion for striking designs is matched only by our commitment to quality through rotary needlepoint, laser engraving, wood burning and hand etching. We believe every gift should be one-of-a-kind, reflecting the unique sentiment of the giver and the recipient.
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Start your piece
Tell us what you’d like engraved
Share your idea and we’ll recommend the best technique, font and layout — then confirm a quote and an appointment time.
- Call or text905-923-4205
- Studio (by appointment)85 Barlake Avenue, Hamilton, ON
Ready to create an everlasting memory?
Book a free 15-minute online consultation, or send us your idea and we’ll quote it.