Personalization Options
Engraving
As Canada's Personalized Occasion and Event Experts, we understand the need to make your gift as unique and special as the person receiving it. Sometimes expressing yourself may be difficult. Let our engraving specialists help you choose the perfect gift or verse, to make your gift a cherished treasure for years to come.
What is Engraving?
Engraving is the process by which materials such as metals, glass, plastics, and wood are etched with text and designs using a diamond cutting process. Diamond cutter engravers have two main parts --- a spindle and a cutting tool. They work together to cut into the materials and engrave images or text. In diamond cutter engraving machines, the image or text to be engraved is entered into a computer software program that reads the data and transmits it to the machine to cut into the material. The flexible nature of the diamond cutter engraver allows us to personalize a large array of gifts.
Cost for Engraving
You can custom engrave your own special message for just $1.00 a character on metal items. (Punctuation marks are counted as characters) (Note: For online orders only, there is a minimum charge of $5.00 for engraving.) Here is an example of custom personalization pricing:
Alyssa,
I love you.
Nicholas
Personalization charge: Characters (24) x $1.00 = $24.00
There are additional charges for carry-in engraving (engraving on items purchased from other retailers). There are also discounts on engraving for corporate orders.
Types of Fonts and Sizes
Our Personalization Experts have selected a range of fonts to personalize your purchase. These are the most popular fonts because of their elegant styling and ability to stand out and compliment your gift.
These are only some of the fonts we offer; please visit a store location to view more font options available.
Designs
We offer hundreds of designs that can be added to most of our products. The cost for designs range from $3.50 - $20 per design. Please find a location near you to browse our designs catalogue.
Logos: Company Logos and Custom Logos
We can engrave your company or personal logo! There is a charge to turn your logo into a proper vector image for engraving and this is a service that is only available through our Head Office. However, once we have your logo "on file" it can be engraved time and time again on any of our products. Please contact us today to discuss your logo needs. Click here to learn more about the custom logo process.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our engraving services please visit a store location or send us an email: customerservice@thingsengraved.ca or call us toll free: 1-800-363-5053 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Eastern Time])
Embroidery
Our embroidery shop personalizes a variety of gifts with embroidery. We carry an assortment of woven throws, towels, and baby blankets. We also offer an assortment of plush gifts that can be embroidered in a variety of cute animals such as an owl, elephant, lion and our classic stuffed brown teddy bear. During the holiday season we are well known for our personalized Christmas stockings. Embroidery is a unique way to personalize a warm cozy gift for any occasion.
We offer a selection of pre-set designs for many occasions. Most of our embroidery assortment includes the cost of one embroidery design in the base price. However, for some items (such as Christmas stockings) a fee is charged if you wish to add embroidery. Personalization prices on items vary; please select an item for specific pricing.
You can order embroidery online and we'll ship it to you. Embroidery is not done in our stores but you can order embroidered gifts at a store location and pick-up at the same location 1-2 weeks later.
Please visit our embroidery shop here.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our embroidery services please visit a store location or send us an email: customerservice@thingsengraved.ca or call us toll free: 1-800-363-5053 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Eastern Time])
Titanium Rings
Titanium & Signet rings are available in select stores to order and online; perfect for engraving!
Features & Benefits
- Rings are ordered in many sizes, including half sizes for titanium rings.
- 6 titanium ring styles available; suitable for men and women.
- 4 unique signet rings available.
- Rings come in a gift-box.
- Plastic ring sizers available in-store for correct sizing.
- Rings are engravable in-store and online.
- Please use this ring size guide [PDF] to ensure correct ring size is ordered for online orders.
Order your ring in select stores or online. Please contact your local store or customer service to find a location near you that offers this service.
Black, Silver Trim
SKU 24458
Carbon Fibre Black
SKU 21077
Black & Rose Gold
SKU 24457
Grooved Line
SKU 21076
Black
SKU 24459
Shiny Step Edge
SKU 21078
Mens Plain Oval Signet
SKU 25328
Plain Flat Round Signet
SKU 25329
Rectangular Sterling Signet
SKU 25330
Thin Rectangular Signet
SKU 25331
Questions?
If you have any questions about our ring services please visit a store location or send us an email: customerservice@thingsengraved.caor call us toll free: 1-800-363-5053 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Eastern Time])
Glass Engraving
This form of personalization is ideally suited for all kinds of glassware and awards. It's a unique way to add that special name or message to your gift. Your sentiments will be unbreakable.
You can custom engrave your own special message for just $1.25 a character; punctuation marks are counted as characters. There is a minimum engraving charge of $5 for online orders only.
If you choose to bring a glass item in for engraving or etching, that was purchased elsewhere, that is great. In this case, please read about our "carry in engraving" service.
We also offer gold and silver fill (a type of paint) for glass engraving. This is a great way to accent your glass etching. The cost for this service is $2 per item. This service is available in-store only. Please visit a store location for more information.
Find a location near you for glass etching.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our glass engraving services please visit a store location or send us an email: customerservice@thingsengraved.ca or call us toll free: 1-800-363-5053 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Eastern Time])
Ring & Watch Engraving
Put your love into words... Engrave it!
Bring in your special ring or watch; let us make it unforgettable.
We will engrave your wedding rings on-site and your watch or pocket watch too.
We can typically engrave items made of gold, silver, and titanium. We do not accept tungsten, cobalt or tantalum for engraving due to the hard nature of these metals. However, please consult with a store location as to whether your ring or watch can be engraved. The cost for us to engrave your carry-in watch or ring(s) is a $20.00 setup charge (for items not purchased in our store) plus $1.25 per character engraved.
This is a service that we only offer in-store so please use our store locator to find a store near you.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our ring/watch engraving services please visit a store location or send us an email: customerservice@thingsengraved.ca or call us toll free: 1-800-363-5053 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Eastern Time])
Foil Engraving
Foil transfer is a unique way to let your personalization stand out on a gift by using a heat process that adheres gold or silver foil leaf on your keepsake.
Select locations are now able to personalize directly on leather and finished wood items using gold and silver foil. An elegant way to personalize gifts.
Foiling looks great on leather and vinyl products such as: bookmarks, bracelets, cell phone/knife/lighter pouches, eye glass cases, book covers, luggage tags, manicure cases, pen holders, photo albums and frames, portfolios, daytimers, planners, wallets, and more!
Foiling looks great on wood products such as: photo albums and frames, awards, clocks, cutlery set boxes, desk sets, flask set boxes, jewellery boxes, keepsake boxes, pen boxes, pocket watch boxes, and more!
You may choose from any of our custom designs, borders, logos or text styles to quickly enhance your message on a gift.
The cost for us to foil engrave your gifts is $1.25 per character (plus a $10 carry-in setup charge for items not purchased in our store).
This is a service that we only offer in select stores, so please contact us (email: customerservice@thingsengraved.ca or call us toll free: 1-800-363-5053 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Eastern Time]) to see if this a service we offer at a store near you.
We also offer this service from our head office for corporate or volume orders. Please contact us for details.
Key Cutting
As Canada's Key Experts we will cut your automotive, house or padlock key, while you are in our store. Our large selection of keys will ensure we can duplicate almost any key and we guarantee your new key to work. Select your favourite design or character for your house keys from our wide assortment of novelty licensed, imaged keys. These keys make a great conversation piece as well as helping you easily identify your house keys from your other keys.
Fashion Keys
Make your house key fun and easy to find with our large selection of officially licensed, decorated and coloured house keys that are available for the most popular residential locks. New styles and characters are arriving all the time, so check out your nearest location.
Automotive / Car Keys
We carry a large selection of highly durable nickel plated brass key blanks for all your automotive and ignition needs. All keys are professionally duplicated while you wait at any location.
Features & Benefits
- Our stores offer a wide range of ever-changing key designs.
- Keys can be cut while you wait or while you shop.
Some of our fun fashion designs:
Questions?
If you have any questions about our key cutting services please visit a store location or send us an email: customerservice@thingsengraved.ca or call us toll free: 1-800-363-5053 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Eastern Time])
Watch Battery Replacement
We have a variety of the most popular watch battery sizes to get your watch ticking again. We have the tools to install a new Energizer battery in your watch while you are in the store.
We carry the specialized tools to ensure that when replacing your old battery, your watch back is properly removed, the new battery correctly inserted and the back reattached. We use only Energizer brand batteries for reliability and longevity.
This is a service that we only offer in select stores so please contact your local store or customer service to find a location near you that offers this service.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our watch battery replacement services please visit a store location or send us an email: customerservice@thingsengraved.ca or call us toll free: 1-800-363-5053 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Eastern Time])
Crystalize It
Encase your photo forever by crystalizing it! Your photo becomes a high resolution keepsake within a solid crystal while the surface appears completely untouched. Just like magic!
3D crystals are a great gift for holiday seasons, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, weddings, memorials, birthdays & employee appreciation.
Crystalize your most sentimental moments within fine optic crystal, ensuring they are kept alive for generations to come. Employing unprecedented software and laser techniques, your pictures are replicated into hundreds of thousands of "micro-fractures" and suspended in the centre.
Features & Benefits
- To order at a store location, find a location near you with our store locator. You will pay for your order at the store and receive a work order and URL where to upload your photo.
- To order online: Visit the Photo Gifts page and select your desired block size. Once you've made your online purchase you will receive an e-mail with a work order number and URL where to upload your photo.
- Blocks come in 3-sizes (5cm x 8 cm, 6cm x 9cm, and 8cm x 12cm). You will choose the orientation (landscape or portrait) at time of photo upload.
- You can choose to add a matching key chain to your crystal block order. The key chain photo will be the same photo used for your large block.
- Image will not fade or wear away.
- Includes a plastic light base (requires 3AAA batteries which are not included)
- Comes in a gift box.
- Text cannot be added to any of the blocks but you may add a metal plate to the light base for personalization when you purchase at a store location.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our crystalized photo services please visit a store location or send us an email: customerservice@thingsengraved.ca or call us toll free: 1-800-363-5053 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Eastern Time])
Bobbleheads
Each Bobblehead is unique and a gift that will be treasured forever!
How would you like to have a custom bobble head of yourself, or your partner or child? Or to give as a gift to surprise the newlyweds or your friend? Now you can! We offer a custom bobblehead service whereby professional sculptors create your very own bobblehead to your specifications. The customer is in full control from beginning to end in the process of making their bobblehead.
Features & Benefits
- To order at a store location, find a location near you with our store locator. You will pay for your order at the store and receive a work order and URL where to upload your photo and choose other options (such as the body design).
- To order online: Visit the Photo Gifts page and select either the single bobble head or double bobble head. Once you've made your online purchase you will receive an email with a work order number and URL where to upload your photo and choose other options (such as the body design).
- There are well over 200 design themes to choose from. You must select one of the body templates available and no changes can be made to the body.
- The head is hand-sculpted by professionals. You provide the photo and the head will be sculpted exactly as shown in the photo (i.e. glasses, earrings, facial expression, beards, etc.)
- Customers will receive email proofs to approve or request changes to be made to the head only.
- Manufactured using poly-resin which can be easily molded, but is stronger than ceramic once baked.
- We require 4-6 weeks to complete your custom bobble head from time of photo upload.
Some of the body themes available:
Sports
- Golfer
- Football
- Hockey
- Baseball
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Fisherman
- Cheerleading
- Boxing
- Kung Fu
- Weight Lifter
- Beach Volleyball
- Karate
- Snowboarder
- Lacrosse
- Motorbike
- Bowling
- Runner
- Dancer
Professions
- Dentist
- Doctor
- Business Man
- Military
- Pilot
- Surgeon
- Politician
- Finance
- Police Officer
- Fireman
- Painter
- Artist
- Judge
- Photographer
- Nurse
- Chef
- Baker
Hobbies & Other
- Graduate
- Opera Singer
- Guitar Player
- Safari Man
- Saxaphone Player
- Star Wars Warrior
- Wonderwoman
- Super Hero
- Tough Guy
- Beach Bum
- Shopoholic
- Pianist
- Babies & Children
Wedding
- Wedding Cake Topper Bobble Heads
- Ride Away On Scooter Wedding Couple
- Carrying My Bride (couple)
- Wedding Couple First Dance
- Funny Wedding Couple
- Bride Pulling Groom On The Floor
Questions?
If you have any questions about our personalized bobblehead services please visit a store location or send us an email: customerservice@thingsengraved.ca or call us toll free: 1-800-363-5053 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Eastern Time])