At Foras, we believe that the most meaningful gifts are those created with care, attention and genuine craftsmanship. Our in-house engraving service transforms beautiful stone and porcelain into treasured keepsakes that will be cherished for generations to come. But what makes our engraved products truly special isn’t just the finished piece, it’s the journey that brings them to life…
Step One: Choose Your Perfect Product
Your engraving journey starts on our website, where you’ll explore a curated collection of engravable stone and porcelain. From elegant home decor to grand garden features and cherished keepsakes, our range offers something for every space and sentiment. Whether you seek functional outdoor pieces or decorative indoor accents, each item is thoughtfully chosen for its quality and beauty and ready to be transformed with your personal touch.
Step Two: Bring Your Vision to Life
Once you’ve chosen your perfect product, it’s time to make it truly yours. On our Personalisation section, you’ll visualise how your creation will look. You’ll choose your wording, select from our fonts and pick the colour that best suits your design. Whether it’s a heartfelt message on a remembrance item or an important date on a treasured vase, every detail reflects genuine care and meaning. Our visual design tool ensures you can preview your piece with confidence before completing your purchase.
Step Three: Make It Yours
When you’re happy with your design, you’re ready to place your order. This is the exciting moment when your vision becomes part of our creation process. Your bespoke piece is now in the hands of our talented team, who will craft it with the same care and attention to detail that make every item truly special.
Step Four: Where the Magic Happens
Here’s where our process differs fundamentally from mass-produced alternatives. Once your order reaches our warehouse, the real craftsmanship begins. First, a stencil is carefully created on our vinyl cutting machine. Next, our professional engraver Lewis takes over. With an eye for detail, Lewis hand-applies the stencil directly onto your product, ensuring perfect placement. Whether he’s working on intricate slate or a smooth sandstone surface, this skilled work demands patience and precision. Lewis treats each piece as if it were his own.
Step Five: The Art of Sandblasting
Lastly, comes the transformation. Lewis sandblasts your item, a technique that requires both technical knowledge and artistry. The sandblasting process creates beautiful, crisp engraving. Every blast is controlled, every detail is considered and the result is an engraving that’s sharp, clear and built to last whether it’s etched into sandstone, slate or porcelain.
The Human Touch in Every Engraving
What sets Foras apart? Our engraving is made by the hands of humans, not automated machines. You simply cannot replicate the quality and character of true sandblast engraving with transfers or laser alternatives. Our traditional technique creates a permanent finish that won’t fade or chip – a true reflection of craftsmanship that lasts for years to come.
Best of all, our entire engraving process is done in-house. We don’t outsource to third parties, our creation stays with us from start to finish. That means there’s always someone here to help, whether you have questions about your design, need advice about your product choice or want to discuss your vision. Our team is accessible, responsive and genuinely invested in creating something you’ll love.
The Perfect Gift or the Perfect Treat for Yourself
Whether you’re marking a milestone, commemorating a loved one or simply creating something beautiful for your home, Foras engraved products are perfect for every occasion. Our collection features elegant plaques for house names or bride and groom place cards, bird baths and benches that transform outdoor spaces into serene sanctuaries, decorative candle votives for cherished moments, and stunning vases and troughs that bring both interiors and gardens to life. We also offer personalised pebbles to commemorate important dates and initials, and on a grander scale, our sandstone water features can be engraved to create lasting garden treasures.
Start your engraving journey with us today.