There are many ways in which the engraved lines can be cut into the metal. It can be done by a cutting tool in the skilled hands of the engraver, with the help of an engraving machine, or with the help of a camera, and the actual cutting done with acid. Whatever the method, the beauty of the engraving is an exact reflection of the skill of the man or woman who does the work. If as is often the case, he is a person with a God-given talent, and if he has spent years in training and practice, then the work that comes from his bench will be of great and obvious beauty. When it comes to those important, once-in-a-lifetime occasions for ordinary human beings, all authorities agree that the situation demands the use of engraved invitations, announcements, and the like. That is why invitations to meet the requirements of people who understand these facts have to be engraved. Nothing can take the place of true engraving. You are invited to browse - - ask questions - - or buy online. To buy online, go to the first entry on our links page to see products - - price items - - and buy personalized items from Letterheads and Business Cards - - to Stickers and Labels - - to planning your Wedding. We hope to enlighten and educate about the art of engraving and the engraving industry. We are glad to answer any question you have. We are engravers for stationery, engravers for plaques, engravers for awards, engravers for letterpress printers, engravers for hot foil stamping dies. There are industrial uses for engraving, as well as business and personal applications. Be sure to check out our links page where you can order from us online or see some catalogs from our vendors Our store is open daily from 10: 00 a.m. until 5: 30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and we will be here nights and weekends by appointment. Also, Washington Engraving is currently looking for friendly, motivated and interested people to add to our staff. Please email or fax your resume to washingtonengraving_ ( your_"at"_sign ) _verizon.net or 202-842-8490. When you make a call or write a Letter, your Business Cards and Letterhead speak as loud as your dress and apprearance. Genuine Engraving has long been the finest way of combining Art, Skilled Craftmanship and Beauty beyond the reach of any other process. We pride ourselves on the social engraving and commercial engraving we design and produce in our plant. From one of a kind weddings to distinctive letterheads and business cards. We work with you to bring your personality into your stationery. A full selection of Plaques from traditional metal plates mounted on black walnut to Acrylics. We produce work by acid etching, diamond drag engraving, routed metal and plastic and sublimated plates.