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.

Heirloom did a perfect and speedy, fairly-priced engraving on a sterling silver Tiffany bowl that…read morecame out great. My project included a custom design on the curved surface of the bowl, along with an engraved date. The work looks amazing and they were very easy to interact with. Dropped off Thurs and was ready Tues, coulda been even faster if needed. They apparently have a history of engraving for Tiffany, and it's clear that their primary business is NOT bowling trophies and Little League plaques. I visited 3 other shops before going with Heirloom and it was a night and day comparison in their favor on expertise, confidence and quality.

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.

So we get a last minute invitation to a family's 25th wedding anniversary party, and I had to rush…read moreto get a gift engraved. Low and behold, Bay Stamp to the rescue! I met Paul and told him about the urgency to have my picture frame engraved. He was so kind, understood my situation, and was able to do it in a short amount of time. I looked at the book of different fonts and sizes and found what I liked. I really can't thank him enough! The shop is clean and organized, with displays of different items engraved. It is located near the corner of Callen and Monte Vista. Parking is limited to around three spaces in front of the shop.

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

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.