Handwritten Messages & Signatures

Every piece in this collection begins with original handwriting. Whether gathered from colleagues, family or friends, each message and signature is carefully prepared before being engraved as part of a considered composition. Company logos, presentation text and commemorative inscriptions can also be incorporated where appropriate.

From Artwork to Engraving

Each commission follows the same studio process, from artwork preparation and proof approval through to hand sandblasting and finishing in our Fife workshop.

Artwork preparation and proofing

Artwork Preparation

A digital proof is provided for approval before engraving.

Traditional sandblast engraving in our Fife studio

Traditional Sandblasting

Each piece is engraved by hand using traditional sandblast techniques.

The Story Behind the Collection

Some commissions begin with a single handwritten note, others with dozens of signatures collected for a retirement, presentation or celebration. This collection brings them together, preserving the character of the original handwriting while creating engraved designs that remain faithful to the people who wrote them.

BLOG engraved signatures and children's portraits

When Drawings and Signatures Become Engraving

Discover how handwritten notes, childrens drawings and signatures are adapted into engraved glassware.

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