After years of practicing and tinkering with our laser cutting and engraving equipment for prototyping fabrication applications, I started taking orders from branding agencies of various promotional custom branded wooden products. One of the most popular requests were wooden name badges.
I've tried most materials available and learned all the pros and cons. I’ve painted before engraving. I’ve printed ink directly onto my wooden badges. I’ve also tried about every type of wood available in search of the ones that provide better visual contrast after the engraving process.