How Personalisation Works

Whether you have chosen one of our collection designs or a simple inscription on glassware, each piece is individually prepared in our Fife studio, composed for the glass and engraved by hand.

Personalisation is treated as part of the design process, with wording, spacing and placement considered before engraving begins.

The process is straightforward. Carefully prepared. Engraved by hand.

  • Engraving layout with two horses and text on a dark background
  • John engraving a glass by hand using high-pressure sandblasting, wearing protective gloves for safety and precision
  • Engraved whisky glass with galloping racehorses – personalised gift for racehorse owners and equestrian fans

  • Commissioned

    Enter your wording exactly as you would like it engraved.

    Names, dates and inscriptions are reproduced as provided.

    If you are unsure about format, a simple layout will always engrave cleanly.

    If you'd like to include a longer inscription than the listing allows, please get in touch and we'll be happy to provide a quotation

  • Prepared

    Each design is laid out individually to suit the chosen glass and engraving area.
    Spacing, alignment and scale are adjusted so the finished piece reads clearly and sits in balance with the form.
    Layouts are prepared individually in the studio to suit the chosen glassware.

  • Approved

    Before engraving begins, a digital artwork proof is provided for approval.
    This allows spelling, wording and dates to be confirmed before production.
    Engraving follows the approved artwork exactly.

  • Engraved

    Each piece is sandblasted in our studio using traditional techniques for depth and permanence.
    The engraving is carried out directly from the approved proof, ensuring consistency from layout to finished glass.

  • Final

    Once complete, your glassware is inspected, cleaned and prepared for dispatch within the stated lead time.
    Small batch. Hand finished. Made to last.

  • Notes

    • Minor factual corrections may be made prior to approval. Where substantial changes are requested after a proof has been prepared, additional artwork charges may apply.
    • Engraving begins once written approval has been received and follows the approved artwork.
    • Extended engraving options are available for longer or more complex inscriptions and can be arranged on request.
    • Personalised pieces are prepared to order and cannot be returned once artwork has been approved.

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