Etching vs. engraving

Etching and engraving are both methods used to create detailed impressions on a surface. Etching uses a chemical reaction to create the impression, while engraving is a physical process of scratching the medium with a sharp tool. Both methods are used in a type of printmaking called intaglio printing, which uses a carved metal sheet as a sort of stamp. Each metal sheet is a reusable template that can produce multiple prints. This method was an early way to create posters, propaganda, and art. Artists continued to develop the method of intaglio printing, discovering that selected dots and linework created intricate shading techniques.

Engraving is not just used for printing. Etsy artists make engraved artworks that are one-of-a-kind and detailed by hand. Etched glass blocks display an image that seems to be suspended in air, and lasts a lifetime. Place one of these blocks on a spinning LED display stand and watch the light catch each edge of the etching. Engraved metal wall art has an industrial and minimalistic vibe. Etsy sellers can make you a custom engraved sign to show off your family name or highlight your favorite cityscape, or surprise your partner with a new sign for their workshop or address numbers for the house.

Sellers on Etsy can create custom engravings on wood, metal, and glass. A personalized charcuterie board , engraved with your recipient’s name or initials, is a housewarming gift that will always impress. Etched wine glasses elevate every sip at the dinner table, while an engraved decanter puts a personal touch on each bottle of wine. Surprise your parents with a pair of custom engraved champagne flutes for their next anniversary or milestone birthday, or bestow an etched sword to the warrior in your life.

Etchings & Engravings

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3DLaserGifts® Pet Memorial Gift, Custom Laser Engraving, Personalized Tabletop Decor, Pet Lovers Handmade Photo Gift |3D Photo Crystal Love

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Antique Framed Engraving Print “Bachelor’s Hall Plate 5” by F C Turner – early 1900s

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Rose Oval Design Laser Engraved Photo Plaque

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1x4 Custom Name plate Engraved PLASTIC Nameplate Laser Engraving Proof included SewEngravable Personalized 4x1 Military Award Trophy 1 x 4

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Heart Shaped 3D Crystal Engraved Photo | 3D Personalized & Custom Heart Crystal | LED Base optional | Fathers Day Gift | Love Keepsake

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Add on Wallet Wristlet

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Vintage Black and White Modernist Etching of "Two Faces" from the estate of Obsieger Klasse

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Nameplate .75" x 2.5 Metal engraved Name plate Custom Laser Engraving .75x2.50 plaque small tag sign SewEngravable Personalized

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Mesquite Country Name badge MCCC SewEngravable Proof included

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3D Crystal Photo Brick w/Light Base, Mothers Day Gift, Crystal Photo, Personalized Custom Glass Laser Etched & Engraved Photo Picture

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Full Moon, Original Etching, Small Engraving, Wall Art, Spiritual, Colour Print, Wall Hanging, Fine Art Print, Nature Art

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Engraved Name Plate Plaque Tag Personalized, 2x4, 2x6, 3x6, 14 Colors, 3 Corner Styles, 17 Fonts Styles, URN, Trophy, Gift, Memorial, Sign

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Misty Meadow solar etching limited edition

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Photo Engraving + Restoration on Wood

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Customised Laser engraved tile 400 x 200 mm

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3D Crystal Photo, 3D Crystal Photo with Light, Crystal Picture, 3D Photo Crystal - Wedding Gift for Couple - Laser Etched Crystal Picture

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Laser engraved wood photo, Custom wood burned photo, Engraved photo plaque, Personalized engraved photo on wood, Photo gift for him/her

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Personalised black Trophy Engraving Plate 50mm x 15mm, 60x25mm or 70x25mm

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biker bell, gremlin bell middle finger custom engraved

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Rod Iron Design Laser Engraved Photo Plaque

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Portugal original Antique Print Engraving OPORTO PORTO PORTOGALLO ships boat

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Small etching of Oak Tree, limited edition

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Personalized Laser Etched Print crystal glass, custom engraved picture, personalized holiday gift, engraved crystal photo, wedding gift

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70x25mm personalised engraving plate with border. Available in gold silver and bronze

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Wood Engraved Photo 6" sq. 1/8" birch. Wood Etched Photo. Anniversary Etching. Photo Etching. Dog Photo Etching.

3D Laser Gifts® Custom Tabletop Decor, Personalized Gift For Him, Custom Family Portrait, Etched Glass | 3D Photo Crystal Classic

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3DLaserGifts® Pet Memorial Gift, Custom Laser Engraving, Personalized Tabletop Decor, Pet Lovers Handmade Photo Gift |3D Photo Crystal Love

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Antique Framed Engraving Print “Bachelor’s Hall Plate 5” by F C Turner – early 1900s

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Rose Oval Design Laser Engraved Photo Plaque

1x4 Custom Name plate Engraved PLASTIC Nameplate Laser Engraving Proof included SewEngravable Personalized 4x1 Military Award Trophy 1 x 4

Personalised Trophy Engraving Plate 50mm x 15mm

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Air Force JROTC Personalized Keychain, Free Personalization, Custom Made, Laser Engraved [Made in USA] Grad Gift, Senior

3D Laser Gifts® Memorial Plaque Remembrance Gift, Sympathy & Mourning, Custom Picture, Laser Etched Glass, Loved Ones | 3D Crystal Classic

God's Fingerprint

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Heart Shaped 3D Crystal Engraved Photo | 3D Personalized & Custom Heart Crystal | LED Base optional | Fathers Day Gift | Love Keepsake

Add on Wallet Wristlet

Vintage Black and White Modernist Etching of "Two Faces" from the estate of Obsieger Klasse

Jewellery Engraving

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Steel Heart Design Laser Engraved Photo Plaque

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Engraving service

Nameplate .75" x 2.5 Metal engraved Name plate Custom Laser Engraving .75x2.50 plaque small tag sign SewEngravable Personalized

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Mesquite Country Name badge MCCC SewEngravable Proof included

3D Crystal Photo Brick w/Light Base, Mothers Day Gift, Crystal Photo, Personalized Custom Glass Laser Etched & Engraved Photo Picture

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Full Moon, Original Etching, Small Engraving, Wall Art, Spiritual, Colour Print, Wall Hanging, Fine Art Print, Nature Art

Engraved Name Plate Plaque Tag Personalized, 2x4, 2x6, 3x6, 14 Colors, 3 Corner Styles, 17 Fonts Styles, URN, Trophy, Gift, Memorial, Sign

Misty Meadow solar etching limited edition

Photo Engraving + Restoration on Wood

Customised Laser engraved tile 400 x 200 mm

3D Crystal Photo, 3D Crystal Photo with Light, Crystal Picture, 3D Photo Crystal - Wedding Gift for Couple - Laser Etched Crystal Picture

Personalized Crystal Gift, Custom Holiday Decor, Laser Etched Portrait, Gift for Her, Gift for Grandma | 3DLaserGifts Photo Crystal Love

Laser engraved wood photo, Custom wood burned photo, Engraved photo plaque, Personalized engraved photo on wood, Photo gift for him/her

Personalised black Trophy Engraving Plate 50mm x 15mm, 60x25mm or 70x25mm

biker bell, gremlin bell middle finger custom engraved

3D Crystal Brick w/Light Base Personalized Custom Glass Laser Etched Engraved Photo Picture Anniversary Gift for Her Gift for the Couple

Little etching 2 x 3inches limited edition

Rod Iron Design Laser Engraved Photo Plaque

Portugal original Antique Print Engraving OPORTO PORTO PORTOGALLO ships boat

Small etching of Oak Tree, limited edition

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Personalized Hand Engraved Medium Real Rock FREE SHIPPING

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Personalized Laser Etched Print crystal glass, custom engraved picture, personalized holiday gift, engraved crystal photo, wedding gift

70x25mm personalised engraving plate with border. Available in gold silver and bronze

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