WOOD ENGRAVING

Engraving letters, descriptions, titles and logos onto picture frames is something we are often asked to do, and the photographs below showcase some of the possibilities of what we can do with wood engraving.

We can engrave directly onto the wood or our hand-finished picture frames, either on the front face and / or on the sight edge, and side of the picture frame. Everything can be customised to your exact specifications in terms of wording, font, point size and logos. The engraved letters can also be further embellished with 22k gold or enamel paint.

Another option is that we can incorporate engraved wooden panels inside and outside the picture frame. When inside, it can take the place or a printed text box or engraved plaque. When outside, it can form part of the actual picture frame, and you can see an example of this in one of the photographs below. Furthermore, we can engrave bespoke patterns into the picture frame of your own design or incorporating company logos or messages around the entire circumference of the frame. It all depends on the imagination and your desire to create, along with us, a truly unique picture frame for individual artist, company premises, home or gallery, something that will not only last a lifetime but give pleasure for a lifetime.

Everything is customisable, from the wood we make the picture frame from, its colour, profile shape, and size. We can make 3D renders of any design and carve samples. Please just ask by getting in touch, email or WhatsApp is best for sending us images ad design briefs but please feel free to call us at your convenience too if you would like to chat.

Frame Engraving Examples

Framed black-and-white photo of a dog lying down, labeled “Varmus” on a wooden plaque.

Engraved Wooden Plaque

This image shows the entire frame. The wooden plaque placed below the photograph is made from the same solid Wenge wood as the rest of the picture frame.

close-up of wood engraving on dark brown Wenge wood

Carving Close-Up

A closer view of the carved letters. There is no limit on the size or number of characters possible when it comes to our engraving services as we do not charge by the letter.

Sapelie picture frame with two apertures and carved design on the lower panel

Engraved Wooden Panel

For this frame we engraved the design specified by the artist onto the outside lower half of the overall picture frame, which is in itself unique as it it is a custom made double-aperture picture frame.

Carved Title Block

We think shows how a custom engraved panel inside the picture frame results in something that in terms of beauty is much more than the sum of its parts. Everything of course can be customised.

Close-up of wood engraving in red enamel Japanese lettering carved into the front face of a black wooden picture frame.

Engraved Frame Face

We further embellished this custom milled frame profile with engraved lettering that we then filled with enamal paint.

Close-up of wood engraving showcasing text on the sight edge of a black wooden picture frame. The text is filled with red enamel paint.

Sight Edge Engraving

A picture frame can feature engraved sections on any part of it, front face, the sides, and the sight edge.

A square shaped black wooden picture frame with wood engraving on the front face and inner edge. The text is filled with yellow-orange and red enamel paint.

Engraved Picture Frames

Engraving onto the picture frame is one of those design techniques that enhances its overall beauty.

Close-up of wood engraving with the text carved into the inner sloping edge of a black wooden picture frame. The text is filled with red enamel paint.

Carved Inner Edge

An example of engraving onto the inner face of a curved picture frame profile. we can engrave letters and logos onto almost any place on a picture frame.