# Laser engravings

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laser-engravings/314026>\
**Category:** Up & Coming Manufacturers\
**Created:** [January 21, 2020, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laser-engravings/314026 "2020-01-21T03:59:13Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Marm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marm/32/46204_2.png) [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laser-engravings/314026/1 "2020-01-21T03:59:13Z")

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As many of you know, I’m not a fan of laser engravings; however, I love them if they are done in a specific way. A yo-yo I’m working on right now has laser engravings. What is the process for having them done? Are they dimensions in a specific software? Or do you simply give the design you want and say where it’s placed to the manufacturer?

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**Author:** ![Imdavid122](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imdavid122/32/87913_2.png) [@Imdavid122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Imdavid122)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laser-engravings/314026/2 "2020-01-21T04:33:03Z")

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Im no expert, nor do i know much of the process besides some yyf livestreams/videos, but as longbas they dont impede play and being common area where your finger is, they are fine. Swear many a have a chalky feeling that makes my hair stand up, like rubbing a cold piece of very smooth paper with smooth hands.

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**Author:** ![Marm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marm/32/46204_2.png) [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laser-engravings/314026/3 "2020-01-21T05:08:01Z")

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It’s not play I’m worried about, it’s the look

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**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laser-engravings/314026/4 "2020-01-21T09:59:32Z")

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I had mine designed in adobe illustrator. When I send a design to a machine shop I tell them where to place it and the approximate size of the engraving in mm, including a render to show the placement and size.

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**Author:** ![Marm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marm/32/46204_2.png) [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laser-engravings/314026/5 "2020-01-21T18:25:14Z")

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Thanks!