Custom Engraving
VERY IMPORTANT: Please read and see images for detailed instructions.
Custom Laser Engraving on Wood Cutting Boards
**Black & White Text or Graphics Only – No Design Services**
Add a clean, permanent engraving to one of our handcrafted wood cutting boards. This listing is for **custom laser engraving only** and is best suited for **simple, high-contrast designs**
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What We Can Engrave
✔ Text (names, dates, quotes, short phrases)
✔ Simple black & white graphics or logos
✔ Line art only
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Important Design Requirements (Please Read)
• Black & white ONLY
• No photos
• No black-and-white photos
• No grayscale or shading of any kind
• We do not offer design or layout services
• Your file will be engraved exactly as submitted
If your design includes gray tones, gradients, shadows, or photographic detail, it will not engrave properly.
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Text-Only Engravings – How to Submit
For text-only engravings, please prepare your layout exactly how you want it engraved:
1. Open a blank document
2. Type your text
3. Choose your font
4. Adjust spacing and line breaks precisely
5. Save as a PDF or take a clear screenshot
6. Upload the file with your order or send it via Etsy messages
⚠️ What you send is what gets engraved — spacing, alignment, and line breaks are not adjusted.
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File Guidelines
* Black & white only
* PDF, PNG, or JPG accepted
* Black artwork on a white background works best
* No edits, clean-ups, or conversions provided
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Wood & Engraving Notes
* Engraving color varies slightly depending on wood species and grain
* Natural wood characteristics may affect final appearance
* Engraving is permanent and cannot be removed
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Proofs & Production
* No proofs unless explicitly requested (and approved) prior to engraving
* Custom engraved items are final sale
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If you have questions about whether your file will engrave cleanly, feel free to message us before ordering. We’re happy to confirm compatibility — we just don’t design or modify files.
