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Hello everyone!Many people have asked me how one of my signet rings is actually made, so I thought I’d give you a quick ...
27/07/2026

Hello everyone!

Many people have asked me how one of my signet rings is actually made, so I thought I’d give you a quick look behind the scenes.

Every project starts with an idea, a coat of arms, or a custom design. From there, I create a grayscale image, a depth map, and then build a detailed 3D relief model. Once the model is complete, it’s prepared specifically for laser engraving.

The engraving itself is only one part of the process. After that, each ring goes through magnetic tumbling, machine polishing, detailed hand finishing with a Dremel, and finally a complete hand polish to bring out every detail.

If you already have a high-quality 3D model of your design, a large part of the preparation can be skipped, making the entire process much faster and more straightforward.

I enjoy sharing what happens behind the scenes because every finished ring represents much more than the engraving itself—it’s the result of design, craftsmanship, and attention to every small detail.

Thanks for following my work, and as always, feel free to message me if you have any questions or ideas for your own custom project.

21/07/2026

Another coat of arms completed.

This piece went through several stages — engraving, magnetic tumbling, polishing, ultrasonic cleaning, patination and final refinement of the relief.

A lot of time and precision went into the smallest details, especially to achieve the depth and contrast visible in the finished piece.

Now it is ready to be packed and sent to its owner.

More than just a coat of arms—this is a piece of Croatian heraldic heritage.This historical depiction of the Croatian co...
19/07/2026

More than just a coat of arms—this is a piece of Croatian heraldic heritage.

This historical depiction of the Croatian coat of arms features the chequered shield, a tournament helmet, decorative mantling, and a crest of ostrich feathers. Variations of this composition appeared for centuries in European armorials as a symbol of the Kingdom of Croatia.

My goal was to translate that traditional heraldic design into a three-dimensional metal relief. The entire motif was first modelled in 3D and then deeply engraved with a laser, with particular attention given to preserving the smallest details and creating strong, clearly defined depth.

A meeting point of history, heraldry, modern technology, and metalwork.

18/07/2026

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