Acrylic cuts cleanly and precisely. Etchings will appear as an ashy white color. Acrylic comes in matte, glossy, and mirrored finishes as well as in varying transparencies.

Wood will have a burnt edge when cut, usually close to black in color. Depending on the wood variety, engravings will show up in a light brown to dark brown shade.

Paper cuts quickly and with little to no burn marks. The most intricate designs are possible with this material. Score marks can be made to aid in folded designs.

Cutting will leave a dark brown edge on leather materials. Etching into leather is popular and can be used to make an engraved logo or pattern.

Depending on the thickness and composition of the fabric material, cutting will leave a sealed, minimally burned edge. We often do custom etchings on denim or sneakers.

Cardboard is an inexpensive choice for mock-ups or stacked deigns where volume is desired. It’s often used to create custom-cut packaging or architectural models.