That preview is somewhat useful but not the most important part of Photograv. Photograv also has simulation built in so you get a preview of what the image might look like when engraved on the selected material. The difference is that Photograv gives far more control over the conversion process than either of those paint programs. It is similar to using the conversion in Photoshop to bitmap mode, or in PhotoPaint to Black & White. Photograv is a program designed to convert grayscale images into dithered bitmap (pure black and white) images. We are running X3 - what format would you like for me to send them to you in? I'm going to email you a couple of sample files in CorelDRAW. I've never seen Photograv priced under $395. I need to track them down and do a comprehensive tips article when I have some time. The only real difference is the resolution for these materials, but even then not much difference.
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Somewhere in the vast archives are about three posts of mine that go step-by-step in how to prepare the photo for engraving on wood, black brass, and marble. What a great place for people with a common interest to share what they know. I'm not sure how it works on this site that well yet but if you need my email assume then that you use PhotoGrav and would recommend it? Any tips on where/how to buy it at a discounted price?
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It would be great to get some samples from you. This forum can be a true lifeline for your eat folks here! If you'd like, I'll be happy to send you an example of the "before" and "after" Photograv files. We do a good bit of photo work, mostly on acrylic and black marble. Go to and click on Engraving Concepts Today 2006 #3 (the 2nd choice in the chronological list) and take a look at page 2. Welcome to Engraving Etc.! This article doesn't deal, specifically, with photos on stone but has some information that might be helpful to you in preparing photos for your laser without PhotoGrav. I have been on the forum for about 3 years now, and ALWAYS learn something new, as well as CONTINUALLY amazed at how helpful folks in this industry are.įrom: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) Įverything I’ve read so far mentions using PhotoGrav but it seems like a fairly expensive product (at least to me) so I’m wondering if there’s an alternative You will find LOTS of experience and friendly people here. There is a lady on the forum by the name of Barbara, ( rgile) that does a lot of photo engraving whose work I consider the best.so I would suggest you touch bases with her regarding photo grav. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you.and learning with you and from you.Īs for your question, what happens with photo grav is that it automates a lot of what you would have to do in photoshop. Welcome to our little corner of the internet.
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Some of the magic is in the nature of the stone itself. Looking forward to using this forum a lot.Īny tips on what makes a good image for engraving onto stone? Any tips on what makes a good image for engraving onto stone? In other words, the image before being processed through PhotoGrav and the image after. What does PhotoGrav do to the image that could not be done in a sophisticated graphics program like, say, PhotoShop? Would anyone have any before and after images they would be willing to show. Everything I’ve read so far mentions using PhotoGrav but it seems like a fairly expensive product (at least to me) so I’m wondering if there’s an alternative. I’m interested in engraving photos onto stonework such as marble, granite and slate. I’ve been in graphic design for several years and was already pretty familiar with CorelDRAW so it’s not been too hard getting started. Just bought a laser engraver a month ago. I’m a total newbie to the engraving world. So far I love it! This is a great resource. I just discovered this site about a week ago and just registered today.