Description
Every detailed commission begins with structured artwork preparation.
Lodge crests, heraldic devices, architectural references and multi-element designs are carefully redrawn and balanced before engraving begins. This stage ensures clarity at scale, protects symbolic integrity and allows the final engraving to sit with precision on the chosen glassware or plaque.
Artwork preparation is completed prior to production and includes one proof for approval.
What This Preparation May Include
- Redrawing complex emblems for glass engraving
- Refining line weight and internal detail
- Simplifying multi-layered crests while preserving meaning
- Balancing composition for curved or tapered forms
- Scaling to maximise engraving area without distortion
- Preparing a final proof layout for approval
Each commission is assessed individually to determine the appropriate preparation level.
Preparation Levels
Most corporate logos and masonic crests fall within Standard Preparation.
Standard Preparation – £30
For clear simple balanced layouts
Detailed Preparation – £45
For refined crest redraw, structural simplification and layout balancing.
Complex Preparation – £60
For multi-element emblems, heraldic compositions or illustrated references requiring deeper refinement and compositional restructuring.
The appropriate preparation level will be confirmed once artwork has been reviewed.
Important Process Note
Engraving begins only after artwork approval.
Additional revisions beyond the initial refinement may require further preparation.