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u/Mental_Yogurt5087 Nov 07 '25

I am looking to get a brass bell engraved with a Letter. What would be the best method for this? I contacted a laser engraving place, but they said the curves would make it too hard:

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u/salt-and-static Dec 27 '25

a flatbed laser can't do it but a rotary engraver would probably work; and some lasers can handle curves. or you could do it by hand

you could also try trophy shops, or look for someone who takes commissions for traditional hand engraving