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A Different Way to Say Thank You (Gift with laser photo engraving)

Expressing your thoughts can be hard, especially when you are looking for a way to express gratitude perpetually. All around you are people who have touched your life, some probably kicked your butt but you are grateful for it! 

Indirect Effect

A good way of sparking memories is perpetuating your most embarrassing photos (maybe not) using laser photo engraving. You could dig out  one of the black and white pictures of your parents long before you were born; expressing gratitude does not have to be direct, it can be said in a picture, and sometimes in the most unusual of pictures. Laser photo engraving is a process that takes your photo and turns it into a symbol of perpetual memory and appreciation.

Making it Forever

There are many ways of preserving the picture that is to be your message of gratitude,  but nothing says it better than a  three dimensional projection of the picture; perpetuated in a crystal to crown your parents mantelpiece or your dad's desk at work. Using laser photo engraving, your picture is scanned into a computer which guides specialized lasers to perfectly replicate the image on a crystal surface. The results are breathtaking and undoubtedly memorable: A three dimensional (3D) representation of up to three people suspended in a clear crystal; visible from all angles like a projected image from the past.

Go Simple and Sophisticated

The best messages are sent in a simplistic yet with deep meaning and intent. People pour in their memories into pictures to bring back the sweetest and most pleasant memories of the past. You can choose the picture based on:

·      A memorable and sweet event like an embarrassing moment to keep them laughing

·      A fun picture of your achievements to remind them of their contribution

·      A graphic with a perpetual message

With unlimited options for pictures, you can render it in three dimensional or two dimensional presentations in crystal using laser photo engraving, sealing in the message of gratitude and appreciation for their efforts and contribution to your success and happiness.

Pregnancy Trend - 3D Photo Engraved Crystal Of Sonogram

The latest pregnancy trend is photo engraving crystal. These are very cool and are a great keepsake. The crystals can be given as a baby shower or after birth gift. The pregnant woman may also decide to get one done for herself. Crystals help celebrate the moment of the special day of giving birth to your child. Such photos as the sonogram of the baby, photo of the pregnant mother, or a photo of the couple are some of the choices of photos that may be used to place onto the crystal for the pregnant mother. 

A photo engraving on the crystal begins with sending a digital photo sent in a .jpg, .bmp, or .png file. The photo is then converted onto the crystal by laser by computer and state of the art software. This etches the image of the photo into the crystal with the best resolution possible. Text can be added to the photo as well. Statements such as Congratulations! or Its a boy/girl! can be placed above or below the photo onto the crystal.

There are various sizes and shapes of the crystal and engraving. Some of the choices are heart, flat, diamond, and prestige shapes that come in sizes from small to large. For a tower or train shape, the sizes come in XL to Maximum sizes. Flat crystals can include a background to the photo.

Photo engraving crystals make great gifts as well as something you may prefer to get for yourself. They are beautiful and will last forever. Coloring will not fade and the photo will remain crystal clear.

Bring Back the Best Times With 3D Engraving Annyversary Gift

Photographs are our personal time machine. They bring back the time when you proposed to your beloved wife, who lately enjoys Desperate Housewives instead of providing you with some quality time. They would lead you back to the time, when you were walking down the aisle. They even bring back the times when you felt like just being vain. They capture every moment you found joyful at the time. They even make a lovely gift. No, we’re not talking about those flat pieces of paper trapped inside a frame. Those are old school. There is a better way to capture every moment and bring it back.

Laser glass engravings bring about a new dimension of capturing special moments - they give those old flat pictures a third dimension. They are not only perfect for spicing up your boring shelves, as a notable anniversary gift they can also light some old fires and spice up your life.

• Give Prestige 3D Picture Crystal as Fashion Accessory:
  Every woman needs a set of fashion accessories. Personalizing her new Prada with Freestyle 3d picture crystal as zipper pendant may just make you a perfect husband and a trend setter.

• Train or Tower 3D Picture Engraving as a Paper Weight Gift:
  Behind-the-desk job includes a lot of paper work. Making 3D picture crystal with one of the joyride events on it makes managing papers and tough boss much easier for your better half. And that makes it a perfect anniversary gift.

• Flat or Diamond 3D Picture Crystal as Great Anniversary Shelf Decoration:
  Tired of those ordinary wall paintings at home your home? Glass engraved photographs bring a new twist to any dull place, and when one of important moments is caught in it, they also warm up your sweetheart.

• Give it as Heart Shaped 3D Award Token:
  A job well done deserves recognition. 3D glass engravings put merits for years of partner's work and support in a new height.

Every day brings a lot of surprises for you. Capturing memorable moments and storing them in glass 3d engraving make those memories immortal in a new, entertaining and fancy way.

Top 4 Personalized Gifts

It is the gifting season and, you are sitting there wondering, what can I get them for this season? You recount the previous gifts that you had sent them earlier, the mug, well, not received well. The teddy bear, it was funny but the reaction was unexpected, the key holder, too small. As you go through your mental checklist, you get more and more depressed. Then you remember, there is something that you have not considered. 

How about getting them a personalized gift? That seems like a nice idea, but then ideas start flowing through your head. You are now wondering what would really be the best thing to get your loved one. Well you need not worry anymore; here are four top suggestions on the best-customized gift ideas.

Crystal gifts: an anniversary can be an occasion to mark many special accomplishments of milestones in one’s life. If you are thinking of getting customizable gift items that are as unique as they are beautiful, then you should opt to get a customized laser etched crystal. The 3D images can be used to light up the homes or offices of your loved ones for a long time.

Customized books: if you are thinking of getting a growing kid some gifts, then you should consider getting them customized books. You can have kid stories written with the name of the child as the star of the story as well as their friends’ names as other characters in the story.

 Jewelry and accessories: jewelry is and will always be a timeless classic gift. It is perfect for any occasion and any season and, you can choose an expensive gift or a cheaper jewelry. One thing about jewelry is that it can be custom made specially to suit any occasion or your own individual likings. You may, for example, choose to engrave your loved one’s name or their initials on a pendant or a bracelet.

Custom wall art: another timeless classic gift has to be wall art; the beauty about the wall arts is that it can be customized into a lovely gift. 

How Not Forgetting Birthdays With 3D Crystal Gifts

Lucy, you got some 'splainin to do!

Your palms turn sweaty. Your heart begins to pound in your chest as if you'd just run a marathon.  Anger and fear set in, followed by desperation as you make a bad dash to correct your mistake at any cost.

That's right.  You've forgotten another birthday.

We've all been there.  It's not a good feeling.  But if this happens to you, now is the time to stop worrying and take a look at crystal gifts for that perfect birthday present that will have the man or woman in your life beaming with excitement.

Crystal gifts capture that perfect moment in time, but in a way that a photograph cannot.  On our end, the process may seem to be complicated.  After all, how could something so beautiful not require months of painstaking work?  That's because our 3D designers are good at what they do.  They can take your photograph and turn it into a laser-engraved work of art faster than you can check your calendar to see why you didn't mark the date!

Creating a wonderful birthday gift shouldn't be a chore.  After all, a birthday is a time for celebration, not a time for stress.  With our 3D crystal gifts, we put the "day" back into birthday, meaning that this is a day to be enjoyed.  To ensure that your planning goes smoothly, we have taken steps to make your gift selection as easy as possible.  Creating one of these magnificent crystal gifts only requires a few mouse clicks and basic information.  You simply select the crystal that's right for you, upload the photo you'd like us to use for the engraving, and provide us with your order details.  The entire process takes only a few minutes, and then our 3D laser engraving experts do the rest!  What could be easier?

 By selecting one of these 3D marvels, you'll be giving your loved one a gorgeous gift they can admire for years to come.  Or, at least until his or her next birthday.  But don't worry ... we'll be here for that one, too!

What is Vitrography?

At 3D Laser Gifts, our specialty is turning your 2D pictures unto 3D engraved images on crystals. The engraving process we use is called Vitrography. Vitrography uses highly concentrated laser beams to etch images, symbols, and text onto the surface of a crystal. The laser beams must create hundreds to thousands of small points, with the actual number of points needed depending on the size and detail of your 2D image. The process of Vitrography physically changes the crystal's surface so the image is permanently engraved onto the crystal.

How does the laser beam know where to mark the crystal? The laser beam is controlled by a computer that is programmed for each individual image. The technician operating the computer enters specifics of the 2D image to make sure the 3D image will properly represent the original picture. The total time of the vitrography process varies. Pictures with one person or figure will take less time than pictures with groups of three or four people. With larger pictures, the surface requires more structural changes.

To clarify, we've broken the process into steps and even included one of our videos that provide a quick visual of the steps.

First, you send us your 2D image. The best images are the ones that are clear, without any dark spots, and the subject of the picture is not moving. Next, our designers take your image and prep it for the engraving process. The designers pick what points on the image the laser beam will hit to create a 3D image. They will also get rid of extra details like the background which could detract from the main image. Once our designers are done, we program the computer for the specific image design and let the engraving begin.

Here is the video, which provides a visual of the process.

Want to see more videos about our engraved crystals and the vitrography process? Visit our 3D Laser Gifts' YouTube channel to view our videos.

Using 3D Engraved Crystals to Promote Your Business

Looking for a unique way to promote your business? 3D engraved crystals allow business owners to promote their company and products.

With crystal awards, you can customize the image and text to promote your company, event, or business. The 3d laser engraving process cuts into the crystal and changes its surface. 

Loyalty - You can support longtime, loyal customers with a laser crystal photo. Using the text, you can personalize the crystal with the customer's name or even significant dates, such as how long the customer has been one of the company's clients. A great way to thank a long time loyal customer is to give them an engraved crystal with your company logo and engraved, personalized text.

Branding - Branding is an important aspect of growing a company. If you want to make a profit, you need the public to know who you are. By branding your name and logo, you can become a household name like Wal-Mart or Amazon. Crystal awards are fully customizable so companies can design the best image to represent the company.

New Customers - If people notice your crystal awards in another office, hotel, or convention, you can start to attract new customer. To expand your business so it is constantly growing, you need to constantly add new customers. Increasing your customer base allows you to reach more people. A friend of a friend of a friend could be your next loyal customer.

Interested in promoting your company using 3D engraved crystals? Our customer service team is here to answer your questions. Contact us via email at customerservice@3dlasergifts.com or via phone at 866-283-9147.

Five Nontraditional Wedding Gifts

Weddings are a time of celebration. In addition to the big day of the ceremony and reception, there is the lead up to the wedding of engagement parties, bridal showers, Jack and Jill parties, and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Although most couples set up a registry with gifts they would like for their kitchen and home, sometimes you want to give something a little different - something that stands out from the traditional gifts.

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Here are some nontraditional gifts we would consider giving the newlyweds:

1. Spa treatments. After months of wedding planning and running around to make sure everything is complete for the big day, the newlyweds will appreciate a gift that forces them to relax. A couple's massage can either be used on their honeymoon or can be enjoyed when they get back to the daily grind.
2. Tickets. Your brother, the groom-to-be, and his bride love the New England Patriots. They live and breathe football and the team. Why not give them tickets to a game? Even better, tickets to the Patriots versus the Jets, a big time rivalry and big time game.
3. Crystal gifts. Whether a personalized 3d picture crystal or crystal champagne glasses, crystal gifts are typically something a couple doesn't buy for themselves. 
4. Homemade items. If you are strapped for cash but still want to get the couple a meaningful gift, try making something homemade. If the bride has been your friend since high school, make a scrapbook of your adventures through the years. Not that artistic? Websites like Shutterfly allow you to design a photo album that they finalize and put together themselves.
5. Night out. A night on the town courtesy of you. Reservations and a paid tab at the couples' favorite restaurant. Admission to their favorite museum exhibit.

Not interested in trying one of our nontraditional gifts ideas? Lucky for you, the traditional route of monetary gifts never goes out of style.

3D Laser Gifts Expanding Las Vegas Headquarters

The leading online retailer of 3D engraved crystal gifts recently relocated to larger offices to accommodate their growing staff and expanding business.

3D Laser Gifts, the popular website known for its personalized 3D engraved crystal gifts,announced today the relocation of its Las Vegas headquarters. The company's new office is located at 3230 Polaris Avenue, Suite 21, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102. The new facility includes larger offices and a more expansive warehouse.

"We are thrilled about our new headquarters," said Zack Aflalo, Owner and President of 3D Laser Gifts. "With our rapid growth over the past three years, we knew the next step was to upgrade our offices to a larger location. The new space will allow us to focus on better serving our staff needs as well as continuing to provide the highest level of customer service. For 3D Laser Gifts, this is just the beginning."

The Polaris Avenue location accommodates the company's growing customer base and online presence, which are the two primary influences for the relocation. Back in 2009, the Las Vegas-based retailer opened its original office less than a mile down the road on Sirius Avenue. Since then, the website has focused on the niche market of personalized crystal gifts, awards, and trophies that are laser etched with 3D images. All crystal gift orders are completed in-house. Although located in Nevada, the company ships to areas around the world and also allows pickup for local residents and people visiting on vacation. For more about the company or its recent expansion, contact our Customer Service department toll-free at 1-866-283-9147.

ABOUT 3D LASER GIFTS: 3D Laser Gifts, part of the parent company 3D Laser Art, LLC, is a leading online retailer of 3D engraved crystal gifts. Headquartered in Las Vegas, the company specializes in customized gifts and keepsakes for anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas, holidays, graduations, Father's Day, Mother's Day, weddings, and more. 3D Laser Gifts also offers personalized crystal awards and trophies for business banquets, corporate events, and sport tournaments.

Ten Most Popular Wedding Pictures for Etched Glass Photos

Wedding pictures are an important part of the wedding. Today, we're sharing ten popular pictures taken at almost every wedding. Whether you choose to do a traditional church ceremony and banquet reception or you go a less traditional route, these pictures are sure to end up in your wedding album:

1. Father-Daughter Dance. The moment all fathers wait for from the day their little girl is born. 
2. Mother-Son Dance. The groom's moment with his mom. This dance celebrates the special bond between a mother and her son.
3. First Dance. A traditional moment found in even the most untraditional weddings. 
4. First Kiss. The most symbolic moment of the wedding. This is the first moment the bride and groom can be considered husband and wife.
5. Reception Entrance. These pictures tend to show more excitement and silliness than the other pictures. With dances and props involved, the entrance pictures are usually more candid and capture the essence of the couple.
6. Flower girl/Ring Bearer. Arguably the cutest members of the wedding party. Plus, who can resist a picture of a mini looking bride and groom?
7. Bride/Groom and Parents. A picture of the bride and groom with their parents is a mandatory wedding picture. After all, it is a big day for the parents too.
8. Speeches. Another candid moment and a great way to capture the father of the bride, maid of honor, or best man's speech.
9. Bride and Maid of Honor. A picture of the bride in her sister, cousin, or best friend.
10. Groom and Best Man. The groom and his number one man.

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