Our Etching Process
Follow along and see how we bring custom design to life.
Step 1
A machine cuts your design out of a piece of thick plastic that will resist the engraving machine.
Step 2
The design is carefully placed, then measured to make sure it is level and centered.
Step 3
The glassybaby is covered by tapes to protect from the engraving machine, and rolled out to make sure the tape is secure.
Step 4
Engraving begins, our machine uses high-powered sandblasting to engrave the design.
Step 5
The tape and guide are removed, any any spots are polished and cleaned.
Step 6
Our in-house etching team transfer the custom keepsake votive to our web fulfillment team.
Etching Information
- Etching can be single or double line on the front. Only single line is available on the bottom.
- We offer different font options.
- Color fill options are available.
- We do not etch emojis.
- Font size is 24 pt. (approximately 0.25" tall).
- Etched orders can take an additional of 7 to 10 business days to ship.
Etching FAQs
How much text can I include in my design?
Each line is limited to 16 characters. If you choose single-line text, you'll have one line of up to 16 characters. If you choose double-line text, you'll have two lines, each with up to 16 characters. A space counts towards your character limit.
Only front etching can have double-line etching.
Where will the design be placed on my glassybaby?
Placement isn't always centered over or across the trisk (the trademark three-line mark)—it depends on where it looks best on that particular glassybaby. Because each one is hand-blown, no two are perfectly uniform, so our artisans place the etching wherever it will look cleanest and avoid warping or distortion.
Single-line etching can be positioned on either the front or the bottom of the votive, while double-line etching is available on the front only.
Which etching style looks best on what color?
- No-fill etchings are subtle and show up best on dark-colored glassybaby.
- Dark-filled etchings also look best on light-colored glassybaby.
- Light-filled etchings look best on dark-colored glassybaby.
No-fill etchings are popular on light-colored glassybaby, but keep in mind they'll be much more subtle and harder to see against a light background.
How long does etching take?
Etched orders can take additional 7 to 10 business days to ship.
Can I return or exchange an etched glassybaby?
Etched glassybaby are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged.
Do you offer etching for large or bulk orders?
Yes—for large volume orders, please reach out to our corporate gifting team for assistance.
What type of products are avaiabile for etching?
Bloomettes, drinkers, rockers and votives.
