Preparing a Naval Crest for Glass Engraving

This commission involved the engraving of a naval crest onto a traditional glass tankard, with a personalised inscription set beneath the emblem.

Reference and Preparation

As with all bespoke commissions, a proof was prepared before engraving began.

This stage proved particularly valuable on this occasion. Shortly after receiving the artwork proof, the customer realised that the original reference supplied was not the correct naval crest.

Although the initial crest had already been prepared for engraving, production had not yet started. The artwork was therefore revised, a new crest prepared, and an updated proof issued for approval.

The correction added preparation time, but prevented an error that would otherwise have become permanent once engraved.

Adjustment

During the preparation stage, the reference was updated.

The initial image provided was not the correct crest. As the work had not yet moved to engraving, the artwork was revised and a new proof prepared for approval.

Engraving

Once confirmed, the design was transferred to stencil and applied to the tankard.

The engraving was carried out using sandblasting, producing a consistent etched finish across both the crest and the accompanying text.

Outcome

The finished tankard presents the corrected crest as a clear and balanced engraving, with the personalised inscription integrated beneath.

The commission also serves as a reminder of the value of the approval process. Once glass has been engraved, changes are rarely possible. Careful preparation and proofing ensure that adjustments can be made while they are still straightforward to resolve.

A detailed emblem, prepared, reviewed and refined before engraving began.