I created an image and wanted to get it laser engraved onto a Stanley stainless steel canteen. I…read moreinquired about the process through yelp. The process wasn't as straight forward as I thought it would be, but Yuri and Julia were great at guiding me through the it. Before item is laser engraved I was sent a proof of where the image would go on the canteen. The product turned out perfect and the price was beyond reasonable. Aardvark has a customer for life!

Really breathtaking awards. You can email what you're looking for or stop by and see the options…read more You have to be buzzed in. Awards are made in a timely manner. Whenever we present them people gasp. They are just gorgeous.

Had such a great experience working with OakLabs. They were super responsive, easy to communicate…read morewith, and very accommodating -- they got everything done quickly. I'm really happy with the result and the service. I'll definitely continue working with them on my projects -- they've become my go-to for laser cutting and prototyping. Highly recommend! Big thanks to Karyne and the team!

Great service and product! Responded quickly and gave me a great product that looked better than I…read moreexpected. The value was way better than every other business that quoted me as well. Would definitely go back again for another stencil if I need another one in the future!

Wade at Heirloom Engravers is exceptional. I came to him with a very tall ask and an incredibly…read moreshort turnaround, and he truly made the impossible possible. From start to finish, Wade was kind, attentive, professional, and incredibly accommodating. He went above and beyond to make sure everything came together perfectly, and somehow made the entire process feel effortless despite the tight timeline. The finished pieces were exactly what I had hoped for. I am incredibly grateful for the time, care, and craftsmanship Wade put into the project. It is rare to come across this level of service and genuine willingness to help. I cannot recommend Wade and Heirloom Engravers highly enough!

I wish I could give 10 stars…read more I needed 3 pens engraved with same-day turnaround. After calling 10+ shops in the Bay Area, Heirloom Engravings was the first to say they can do it - and they really delivered. Wade, the Master Engraver, is a true craftsman. He knew the materials inside and out, guided me on the best lettering style, and his workshop reflected someone who genuinely loves what he does. The end result was stunning and I couldn't be happier. I'll absolutely be back and would recommend Wade to anyone looking for quality and exquisite engraving work.

SUMMARY: Soulmind Studios always exceeds our expectations esp when it comes to customer service!…read moreTwo more projects done, check out the pics of our new custom planter and refurbished outdoor benches! BACKGROUND A friend of ours who we met on Yelp referred us to Soulmind a year ago and they've done some great work for us. Our latest projects: a custom sized planter and wood bench slats for some Berkeley Iron benches and side tables. PLANTER We have a space on our porch between two brick columns that desperately needed something in between to fill the void. Since we receive packages from time to time, what if we put a taller planter in that space that would not only beautify the space, but also hide any packages from porch pirates? Hence the planter idea was born. After taking measurements, we discussed the project with Erik and he gave us some ideas. I was thinking of something else but his design not only looks a lot bette than what I was thinking, but also it was easy to manufacture (thus saving us costs and assembly time). For this project unlike others, he drilled the pilot holes and even provided us the construction screws. How's that for service! We assembled the planter together using wood glue, screws, and lined it with a liner. Looks really nice on our porch! BERKELEY IRON BENCHES and SIDE TABLES The previous home owner didn't want to haul these benches as part of her move, so I saw the value in keeping them so we asked her to leave them for us. I disassembled one be happy and provided Erik and crew the dimensions. While it took some time to make as our order was back in their queue, the results were outstanding. We had some pieces that required a round over which we had to return to get done, but they got done without any fuss or extra charge. They used a marine grade wood and stained and sealed it to perfection. We're really happy. Each bench though takes a lot of work as we have to disassemble each bench, refurb and de-rust the hardware, clean, prime, and then paint each metal frame piece. Thus we only have one done so far. But check out the before and after pics. We are extremely happy with the results and we will save hundreds of dollars by taking the time to refurb these benches vs buying new ones. THANKS SOULMIND!

This review is long overdue, but this place is so amazing I could not forget about them. I was…read morelucky enough to get referred to them through a number of different people. I got to work with Eric who helped us make these beautiful wooden signs exactly the way we wanted. He perfected the color, design, and size. He was very easy to work with and was very flexible in when I could pick them up as I worked really long hours as the commute from SF is quite painfully long. When I went inside he kindly gave me a tour to show me and the hubs all the neat machinery and projects they were working on from basic signs, to nic nacks, to full on flower/moss boards. It was a neat experience and it definitely made me see the time and effort Eric and his team put into each and every project. I will definately come back again if I ever need any woodwork designs again.

I recently visited Etched Media to get a Leatherman Multi-tool personalized for a friend retiring…read morefrom the SMC Sheriff's Office. I wanted his name, title, and badge number engraved on it. When I called, Stephanie answered and was very polite. She patched me through to Cliff, who explained the difference between laser etching and engraving and provided a very reasonable quote. Upon arriving at Etched Media, I met Cliff, who graciously allowed my daughter and me to watch him work. It was a fascinating experience. Cliff even laser-etched my daughter's initials on her digital camera as a Christmas gift, free of charge! The quality of the work was amazing, and Cliff's knowledge and patience were greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Etched Media, and special thanks to Stephanie and Cliff for their exceptional service! Neil

I am so happy. I bought three stainless steel cuff bracelets off the Internet to give to my…read moredaughters as a gift for Valentine's Day. I wanted to make them special by getting them engraved with their names on each of the bracelets. I called Laser Mark's and I spoke to Jacob who let me know that the laser is flat and they may not be able to engrave a curved bracelet. However, he agreed to let me bring the bracelet cuffs into his shop so he could look at them to determine if it would be possible. He let me know that it may not work but he was willing to try engraving them. I told him that I was willing to risk it since the bracelets were inexpensive and I could purchase them again if it didn't turn out. I am so happy that I took the risk because the bracelets look so much better with the girls' names engraved on them and it makes the gifts more personal. Jacob took special care to put a black tape over the area on the bracelet that was to be engraved to test over the tape so I could see how the name would appear and give my approval before doing the actual engraving. It was a cool process and fun to participate in.

After receiving a terrible quote from another sign company, I turned to Yelp for help and I'm so…read moreglad I did! Marrisa from SignCo USA reached out, and everything was a breeze from there. I got a fast and reasonable quote for both the sign and installation, exactly in line with what I had hoped for given the size and type of sign I needed. I called in my payment, and they got right to work. The whole team was great to work with very professional, efficient, and friendly. Curtis, the installer was awesome! Man of many traits. He made sure the sign was installed exactly how I wanted and did a clean and professional job. I'm really happy with the final result. A huge thank you again to Marrisa and Curtis! I'd definitely buy a sign from them again.

Local sign shop, mostly an in-person business but you can send files via email in addition to USB…read morestick. Their main thing seems to be a couple of industrial scale color vinyl printers, pen cutters and coatings. They can do a lot with that. I was able to get stickers made with very precise cuts, fast and correct, with UV coating.

Great job on a custom plaque. Ready in 3 days!!!…read more Paid with credit card and we had a great interaction.

I searched all over the Sacramento area for a true engraver, someone who could actually cut into an…read moreantique brass nameplate. All the local engravers, laser and a few diamond drag, said they couldn't do it and they didn't know anyone who could. One suggested I try the bay area. I expanded my search and found Bay Stamp and Engraving. Talking to Paul on the phone, I knew I found the right place. He assured me he understood exactly what I needed and that he had the equipment and experience to do it. It was an hour drive to Vacaville, but worth it. Just when I was about to give up hope that anyone could carve into real brass and not just a thin sheet, Bay Stamp got the job done exactly the way I wanted, even texting me pics of alternate font ideas (which I utilized).

I'm so fortunate to have found Rodger, who is a master at his craft. I sent him a signet ring and a…read moretiny charm through the mail. I was able to pick-up in person within 2 weeks time. Rodger was easy to communicate with and was very attentive to my requests. I highly recommend his business for anyone looking to engrave jewelry. His work is art, and engraving done by hand is very hard to come by, plus pricing is reasonable.

It was a last minute request to engrave my husband's watch. It's our second anniversary and I…read morewanted to surprise him. Rodger accommodated my request and he even stayed beyond his store hours just to finish the engraving. Very responsive and his work is really good! I will definitely come back and also recommend him to my friends and relatives. Thank you SO MUCH Mr. Rodger!!!

We got our engagement rings made by David and couldn't be happier. They're just what we wanted. He…read moretook the time to show us different band styles and helped to design and engrave our rings. I recommend David to anyone looking for a unique piece of jewelry. His attention to detail is incredible, and workmanship top notch.

David was recommended to me by a friend that happens to be a jeweler. I had a delicately engraved…read morering passed down to me by family that turned out to definitely not be gold; I took it to David to be re-made in 18k. He was a joy to work with, a definite expert with the craft. In the end, the new ring seems impossibly delicate and absolutely gorgeous; it is finally a true heirloom piece.

I hired Eric to redo a part for my x-ray machine. I was worried about hiring a non-chiropractic…read morecompany to do the fine detail work. However, Eric did a wonderful job making sure he had a clear understanding of what was needed. Customer service was excellent. Absolutely wonderful and perfect service. Quick turnaround times and the job's done perfectly! Thank you! If you ever need any materials cut and need the job done precisely and on budget, Atlas Contour is the way to go!

Eric did an amazing job making special card access reader boxes for me for a customer that needed…read moresomething special. They came out better than I hoped and right on time. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again!! Thanks again!!