Preparing a Squadron Crest for Glass Engraving
Preparing a detailed squadron crest for a leaving gift requires careful interpretation of insignia, mottos and herald...
Your Crest, Badge or Insignia — Carefully Interpreted
What We Can Engrave
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Badges, Crests & Organisational Insignia
Many organisations carry their own emblems of identity. We prepare engraving-ready artwork for regiments, squadrons, police forces, societies, clubs and associations, ensuring symbols and inscriptions remain faithful to their source.
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Family Coats of Arms
Whether formal heraldic arms or a simplified interpretation, each design is prepared with accuracy so that shields, divisions and charges remain true to their meaning.
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Scottish Clan Crests
From belt-and-buckle designs to traditional mottos and badges, clan crests are engraved with clarity and respect for the details that define each lineage.
Our Bespoke Process
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1. Share Your Brief
Share your crest, badge or emblem using our contact form below. A clear reference image is all we need to confirm what’s possible and begin shaping the design for engraving.
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2. Artwork Created by Hand
Your crest is redrawn as clean vector artwork. This ensures each symbol, line and inscription remains crisp when translated into engraving film and sandblasted by hand.
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3. Preview Before Engraving
You’ll receive a proof before anything is engraved. Once approved, the artwork is prepared for your chosen glassware and engraved in our Fife studio using traditional sandblasting.
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4. Finished & Ready to Present
Once engraved, the piece is carefully cleaned, inspected and prepared for presentation. Many crest commissions become keepsakes or ceremonial gifts, and each piece leaves our Fife studio ready to be given or displayed.
What Sets Us Apart
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Accuracy Where It Matters
Crest artwork relies on proportion, symbolism and line quality. Every crest is redrawn by hand so the finished engraving remains faithful to its origins, whether centuries old or newly created.
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Craft Carried Forward
Your engraving is completed using traditional sandblasting, a process that produces a velvety, permanent finish. It allows depth, nuance and control that digital methods cannot replicate.
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A Personal, Considered Service
From first enquiry to final approval, your piece is handled with care. We take time to understand the structure of your crest and your intended use, ensuring the final engraving reflects both purpose and pride.
Stories from the Studio – Crests, Badges & Bespoke Engraving
Selected commissions, artwork redraws and behind-the-scenes engraving stories from our studio. These pieces show how crests, badges and insignia are carefully prepared and translated into glass engraving.
Preparing a Police Crest for Glass Engraving
A personal commission honouring a grandfather’s service in the police force. This piece explores how a detailed badge...
Preparing a Naval Crest for Glass Engraving
A naval crest commission engraved on a tankard, showing how detailed insignia are redrawn and carefully prepared befo...