About Us
We’re James and Marie — partners in life and in the workshop — and the hands behind Etched Essence.
What began as a small idea to create meaningful gifts for family and friends soon grew into something more — a passion for crafting pieces that celebrate stories, milestones, and everyday moments.
From our cosy studio in Barrow-in-Furness, we combine modern precision laser engraving with a love for traditional craftsmanship. Every item receives our full attention — from selecting the right materials, to testing engraving depth, to the final polish before it’s wrapped and sent to you.
We engrave on wood, acrylic, glass and metal. Each surface has its own character — whether you want a rich oak chopping board, a sleek metal sign or a clear acrylic design, we’ll help you find what’s right for you.
What We Offer
Whether you’re after a one-off keepsake or a small product run, here’s a taste of what we create every day:
- Personalised Gifts — chopping boards, spoon sets, jar lids, coasters, plaques and keyrings, all with names, dates or even your own handwriting.
- Home Décor — rustic family nameplates, kitchen signs, and engraved wall art that bring warmth and personality to your home.
- Weddings & Events — engraved place settings, signage and favours your guests will treasure.
- Corporate Branding — professional logo engraving for awards, promotional items and product packaging.
- Ready-to-Buy Designs — a curated range of our most-loved engravings, ready to personalise and order instantly.
There’s no minimum order — we love working on everything from a single heartfelt gift to full business batches.
How It Works
We keep things simple, personal, and friendly. Here’s how we bring your idea to life:
- 1. Share your idea — send us your wording, logo or sketch. Not sure what looks best? We will help guide you.
- 2. Design proof — you’ll receive a digital preview before engraving. We’re happy to tweak until it’s perfect.
- 3. Engraving — once approved, your piece is engraved with precision for a clean, durable finish.
- 4. Finishing touches — each item is hand-checked, cleaned and polished before being carefully packaged.
Our usual turnaround is 3–5 days, but we’ll always do our best to help with urgent orders.
For Businesses & Organisations
We love collaborating with local businesses, schools, clubs and community groups — turning logos and designs into professional engraved products that stand out.
- Branded Products — coasters, keyrings and signage for gifts, retail or promotion.
- Awards & Recognition — plaques and trophies engraved with names and messages to celebrate achievement.
- Retail & Merchandising — small production runs of engraved décor or accessories for resale.
We offer bulk pricing and can store your artwork files for quick repeat orders. Simply send us your logo and we’ll prepare a clean, professional proof ready for approval.
Why Choose Etched Essence
Every engraving we create is made with care, attention and pride. Here’s what makes us different:
- Personal service — you’ll always speak directly to us, not an automated system.
- Quality craftsmanship — every engraving is checked and finished by hand.
- Flexible design — we’ll adapt to your ideas rather than forcing a template.
- Sustainable choices — responsibly sourced materials and reused packaging.
- Proudly local — designed and made in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
If you’re not sure what’s possible, just ask — we’ll happily suggest options and show examples to spark ideas.
Get in Touch
If you’d like to place an order, discuss a custom idea, or just explore what’s possible, we’d love to hear from you.
Email us at info@etched-essence.co.uk and we’ll get back to you soon.
Handcrafted in Barrow-in-Furness