Why Choose 3D Engraving for Personalized Gifts?

3D engraving, also commonly called laser engraving, is a process wherein a laser is used on light-reactive materials to create an image that looks a lot like an elaborate chiselled sculpture - even though that image is within the said reactive material. That's a complex way of saying the process makes great little works of lifelike art. What, however, makes these three-dimensional images so attractive? What makes them the ideal choice for personalized gifts? Here are some of the points that really make them stand out from your usual bouquet of flowers or bottle of champagne.A Much More Customizable GiftThe most important advantage of 3D engraving is the ability to create any kind of gift you have in mind. All you really need is a block of wood, glass, acrylic or even steel. Come up with a design, contact a reliable engraver who specializes in artistic items and commission an item from them. You now have a one-of-a-kind gift that was crafted to your specifications. You can have a miniature work of art embedded into a piece of acrylic, or you can come up with a metal plate engraved with the name of your loved one and affixed to a gift of great importance. Photo frames, photo sculptures, crystal clocks, and personalized paperweights - all these and more are available to pick from.A Much More Memorable GiftSpeaking of gifts with great importance, another advantage of 3D engraving is that it makes gifts so much easier to remember you by. Simply engraving a person's name with a beautiful plate makes even mundane gifts so much more special and important for the recipient. It is one thing to hand a gift to someone but a different thing entirely if you take the time to have that person's name engraved in a three-dimensional space. The fact that it also takes more time and effort to have a gift created in this manner will not be lost on the recipient - further bolstering the impact of the gift via a simple gesture.A More Permanent GiftA 3D engraving is barely affected by wear and tear, even if the item is frequently used. Miniature works of art inside a block of acrylic or glass will keep for decades even if left on the shelf. The same can also be said for these kind of etchings carved out on the surface of wood or metal blocks. Even those on metal plates will take a long time to wear out, which is excellent for worn gifts like apparel and jewellery. One excellent example of a permanent gift is to have a valuable memory - like a wedding photo - etched into a block of acrylic. It won't fade like normal photos or be lost to a corrupted hard drive, but last for years and years on end. Keep these in mind and you will more easily understand just how useful this hi-tech process can be when it comes to finding the perfect gift for the perfect occasion!

George Berdichevsky is the Founder of 3Design Center, which designs image files to be used in 3D engraving machines. His team of talented artists can create bespoke images for 3D engraving from any idea or image. Visit the website for more information.

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.