What is engraving?
It is one of the oldest and most graceful processes for printing. Engraving involves etching the text on top of a copper plate. The plate is covered with ink and then pressed onto the paper, creating the printed text in a slightly raised impression. Engraved stationery is considered to be the essence of good taste and sophistication. The process is relatively expensive but result in the first class finished product.
Originally, music was printed by stamping and engraving symbols mirrored into metal plates. The plates were inked, and paper was pressed to it, yielding a left-to-right printing. Hence, professional music typography is now known as engraving, even when it is done with computers today. People who do this are called engravers or copyists.
One of the oldest and most elegant processes for printing. Engraving involves etching the text onto a copper plate. During the printing process, the plate is coated with ink and then compressed onto the paper, creating the printed text in a slightly raised impression. Engraved stationery is considered to be the epitome of good taste and sophistication. The process is relatively expensive but the finished product is first-rate.
This is where we hand etch numbers or letters into the metal work so it are evident on your finished records. You can have your catalogue number, a short message, title, website or whatever you specify on your Purchase Order. There are restrictions on how many characters you can engrave and this is a max of 50. We normally do all letters in Capitals. There is an additional charge for engraving.
