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These are attributed third-party maker references—not Hays portfolio work, guaranteed offerings, copied designs, or production promises. We use them to discuss the result you want before checking rights, materials, equipment, safety, sourcing, quality, price, and capacity.

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Laser Engraved Trophy Nameplate
Display It · Plaques and tabletop displays

Laser Engraved Trophy Nameplate

Reference technique
Laser engraving stainless steel nameplates on an xTool M1
Reference materials
Blank trophy with metal plaque, stainless steel tags, xTool M1 laser cutter, Creative Space software, honeycomb riser
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Wood Burned Birch Round Plaque
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Wood Burned Birch Round Plaque

Reference technique
Pyrography on a birch round, tinted with markers and a water wash
Reference materials
Walnut Hollow Creative Versa Tool, birch round plaque, graphite transfer paper, markers, liner brush, water, safety mask
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Slotted Wood Block Place Card Holders
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Slotted Wood Block Place Card Holders

Reference technique
Miter-box saw kerf cut into small wood blocks, then stained
Reference materials
4" basswood carving blocks, miter box and hand saw, Minwax Provincial stain, foam brush, paper towels
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