Full Version: What size to engrave
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#2]
22 Nov 2006
To: basehorawards [#1] 22 Nov 2006
James,
The "standard" is to fill 45% of the engravable space with text. That includes all lines of engraving. The problem with always following the rule is that some pieces cry out for something smaller or larger or the text condenses too much to use the 45% figure. You mention a heart on the piece. If the engraving area of the heart was much smaller than then overall size of the piece you would use the dimensions of the heart to determine your line height.
Dee
From: basehorawards [#3]
22 Nov 2006
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#2] 22 Nov 2006
Dee,
It was a heart shaped tray. Now I am sure that the engraving was too small.
Here is a scanned image off the side of the box. I have not figured out how to imbed pictures so it is an attachment.
James
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#4]
22 Nov 2006
To: basehorawards [#3] 22 Nov 2006
The 45% rule works on signs and plaques, on oddballs throw it away. It has to look good and I personally do not like screaming. I think .4 is near the max I would ever use for that message. To fill more space you might want to stretch the width a little.
The right size IS what looks good. Sometimes you have to go with what looks best, but maybe not really good. (Because you cannot get to really good on everything.)
From: basehorawards [#5]
22 Nov 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#4] 22 Nov 2006
So many things to learn. I figure about the time I decide to retire in 20 years I will still learn something new each day. At least I hope so.
I think I should have stretched it a bit - especially after I adjusted the kerning (Thanks Dee). I did not have any extra time as she brought it in Wednesday and needed it Friday for the wedding this Wednesday.
Thank you for the help,
James