Custom Laser Engraving in Kennesaw, GA
Permanent engraving on tumblers, cutting boards, glassware, coasters, and signs.
What Laser Engraving Is (and Why It Outlasts Everything Else)
Laser engraving burns your design straight into the material, so it can’t peel, fade, or wash off the way a sticker or a vinyl decal will. At Panda Prints in Kennesaw, GA, we run the laser ourselves and etch logos, names, dates, and artwork into tumblers, wood, glass, slate, and leatherette right here in Cobb County.
The mark is the material itself, not a layer sitting on top of it. That’s why engraving is the right call any time you want something that reads as premium and holds up for years. A laser-etched stainless tumbler goes through the dishwasher and comes out fine. An engraved cutting board lasts a decade of holidays. That kind of permanence is exactly why couples, breweries, and Realtors all over north metro Atlanta keep coming back to us for it.
What We Make: Items and Options
If it’s metal, wood, glass, slate, leather, or coated hardboard, odds are we can engrave it. Here are the laser items people ask us for most:
- Tumblers and drinkware. Stainless steel tumblers, water bottles, and mugs etched with a logo or monogram. The laser cuts through the powder coat to expose the raw metal underneath, which gives you a clean two-tone look.
- Cutting boards. Bamboo and hardwood boards engraved for weddings, housewarmings, and closing gifts.
- Glassware. Pint glasses, wine glasses, whiskey glasses, and mason jars frosted with your design.
- Coasters. Slate, cork-backed, and leatherette coaster sets for bars, venues, and gift boxes.
- Slate. Cheese boards and signs with a sharp, high-contrast etched finish.
- Leatherette patches and tags. Engraved leatherette for hat patches, luggage tags, and keychains.
- Signs and ornaments. Acrylic and wood laser-cut signs, directional pieces, and seasonal ornaments.
A few things change the final look. You can go single-line text or a full-logo etch, fill or outline, and the material matters too. Slate and powder-coated metal give you the boldest contrast, while bamboo and glass come out softer and a little more refined.
Who It’s For
Laser engraving works for anyone who wants a gift or a product that feels permanent and high-end. We engrave for all kinds of north-metro customers:
- Businesses and corporate offices in Kennesaw, Marietta, and Smyrna ordering branded tumblers and desk pieces for clients and staff.
- Sports teams and leagues that want branded team drinkware, water bottles, and slate coasters.
- Weddings and events around Acworth, Woodstock, and Powder Springs, from cutting boards and glassware favors to custom signage.
- Real estate agents sending engraved cutting boards and tumblers as closing gifts.
- Restaurants, breweries, and bars in Cobb County branding their glassware and slate coasters.
- Individuals marking a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or Father’s Day with a one-off keepsake. Small orders are genuinely welcome here.
Why Choose Panda Prints
We engrave everything ourselves in Kennesaw. Nothing gets shipped out to a third party, which is how we keep turnaround tight and quality consistent. Founder Aaron Alexander runs the shop, so the person setting up your file is the same person standing at the laser.
- Made in-house in Kennesaw, GA. Local production means faster jobs and easy pickup or delivery around Kennesaw and Cobb County.
- Fast 3 to 5 business-day turnaround from art approval, plus rush engraving when you’re up against a deadline.
- Proof first, every time. You see and approve a digital proof before we fire the laser, so there are no surprises on the finished piece.
- Artwork help included. No clean logo file? We’ll redraw or vectorize it for engraving so it etches sharp.
How Ordering and Artwork Works
Ordering is simple. Tell us the item, the quantity, and what you want engraved, and we’ll send back a quote and a proof. For the sharpest etch, send vector artwork (AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG). Vectors scale cleanly and engrave with crisp edges. If all you’ve got is a logo pulled off a website or a business card, send it anyway. We can redraw it or clean it up so it’s laser-ready.
Once you approve the proof, the job goes to the laser. Local pickup, shipping, and delivery options are all available, and we’ll work out the best one for your order.
Turnaround and Minimums
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from art approval, and there’s no minimum order. A single engraved tumbler is just as welcome as a 200-piece corporate run. Single pieces start at $14, and larger runs get volume pricing. Need it sooner? Ask about rush engraving when you request your quote, and we’ll tell you straight whether your deadline is doable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does laser engraving cost?
Laser engraving starts at $14, and the final price depends on the item, the size of the design, and how many you need. Send us the piece you want engraved and your artwork, and we’ll quote it before any work starts. We make a digital mockup first and don’t fire up the laser until you approve it, so there are no surprises. Payment is in full when you place the order, and we take cash, card, and ACH.
Is there a minimum order for engraving?
No, there’s no minimum on any of our work. We’ll engrave one tumbler or cutting board the same as we’d run a full corporate order. One-off gifts and small batches are welcome, so bring us whatever you’ve got.
How long does laser engraving take?
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from the day you approve your proof. If you’re up against a deadline we can sometimes turn it around next business day when the queue allows. Rush is case-by-case and runs at a premium, so ask when you send your quote and we’ll tell you straight what’s possible.
What file types do you need for engraving?
Vector files engrave the sharpest, so AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG are what we like to work from. If all you have is a logo off a website or a business card, send it anyway. I can redraw or vectorize it so it etches clean.
Do you serve Marietta, Acworth, and the rest of north metro Atlanta?
Yes. We’re based in Kennesaw and cover Cobb County and north metro Atlanta, including Marietta, Acworth, Smyrna, Powder Springs, Woodstock, and Canton. We’re a home-based shop at 2868 Wood Park Trce NW, so give us a call or text at (954) 625-9374 before you swing by. Local pickup, shipping, and delivery options are available, and we’ll work out the best one for your order.
Is laser engraving durable, and how do I care for engraved items?
Engraving is permanent. The design is burned into the material, so it won’t peel, fade, or wash off the way a printed graphic can. Engraved stainless tumblers are dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing wood and slate pieces keeps them looking right for years. If something’s ever off with your order, our policy is at /refund-return-policy/ and we’ll make it right.
Do you make the engraving yourself, or is it outsourced?
Everything is made right here in our Kennesaw shop. There’s no middleman and nothing gets sent out. I run the laser and quality-check every piece before it goes to you, so what you approve in the mockup is what you get. Reach us at (954) 625-9374 or [email protected].
Get a Free Quote
Tell us what you need and we’ll get you a fast, no-pressure quote. Most custom orders ship in 3–5 business days from Kennesaw, GA.