Our bespoke engraving work has included projects such as:

Names, milestone birthdays, dates, messages, club badges and artwork engraved directly into willow.

Customised for players, coaches, club members, leaving gifts, awards and special occasions.

Individually designed coaster collections with different messages and graphics across each piece, complete with matching engraved storage boxes.

Personal messages transformed into permanent engraved keepsakes.

Engraved items featuring names, shirt or cap numbers, club logos, achievements and personal messages.

Completely bespoke designs created around the recipient rather than using a standard template.

 Every engraving project starts with a conversation.

You can provide as much or as little of the design as you like.

You might already have:

• Finished artwork 
• A logo 
• A photograph 
• A club badge 
• A handwritten message 
• A phrase or quote 
• A name and date 
• An example image 
• A rough sketch 
• Or simply an idea 

From there, we can help develop the layout into something suitable for engraving.

Where required, artwork can be adjusted to improve:

• Readability 
• Contrast 
• Positioning 
• Proportion 
• Engraving quality 
• Suitability for the available space 
• Overall presentation 

Before engraving begins, the proposed design can be reviewed and agreed.

 1. Send Your Idea

Contact Thorne Cricket with details of what you would like created.

Please include the item, approximate dimensions, wording and any artwork or ideas you already have.

We will confirm whether the item and material are suitable for laser engraving.

Not every material can or should be laser engraved, so this stage is important.

Your wording, graphics, names, dates and other details are arranged into a suitable engraving layout.

Where appropriate, we can help refine or recreate artwork.

You will be shown the proposed design or layout before the final engraving is completed where practical.

Once approved, the item is engraved using settings appropriate to the material and design.

The finished item can then be collected or, where agreed, returned by post or courier.

Depending on the project, we can incorporate:

Names

Dates
Personal messages
Birthdays and anniversaries
Club names
Team names
Cap numbers
Shirt numbers
Logos
Club badges
Business branding
Quotes
Graphics
Photographs converted for engraving
Signatures
Symbols
Custom artwork

Combinations of these can also be used to create completely bespoke designs.

Laser engraving results vary depending on the material, surface finish and construction of the item.

We primarily work with suitable wooden items and cricket bats, but other materials may be possible depending on their composition.

Please contact us before purchasing an item specifically for engraving if you are unsure whether it will be suitable.

We may ask for:

• A photograph of the item 
• Product dimensions 
• Material information 
• Manufacturer specifications 
• The intended engraving area 

This allows us to advise before any work begins.

Customers are welcome to supply their own suitable items for engraving.

Please be aware that laser engraving involves applying heat directly to the surface of the material.

While every care is taken, natural variations in wood grain, knots, surface coatings, adhesives and manufacturing methods can affect the final appearance.

For unusual, irreplaceable or particularly valuable items, we may recommend discussing the project in more detail before proceeding.

Because every engraving project is different, bespoke work is generally priced individually.

The cost will depend on factors including:

• Size of the engraving 
• Amount of text 
• Complexity of artwork 
• Design preparation required 
• Number of items 
• Material 
• Engraving time 
• Whether artwork needs recreating or adapting 
• Whether the item is supplied by the customer or sourced by Thorne Cricket 
• Packaging and delivery requirements 

Small names, dates, initials or straightforward wording will usually cost less than complex full-surface artwork.

Where significant design work, image preparation, logo recreation or detailed artwork is required, this may be reflected in the quotation.

Where several identical or similar items are being engraved, a batch price may be available.

If you already have the item you would like engraved, we can quote for the engraving work separately.

Where appropriate, Thorne Cricket may also be able to source suitable blank items and provide a complete supplied-and-engraved price.

Please contact us for a quotation.

Looking for inspiration?

Here are just a few possibilities:

Birthday plaques
A personal message, name and milestone age engraved onto wood.

Coaster sets
Individual designs across multiple coasters with a matching personalised holder.

Presentation gifts
Names, achievements, dates and messages for players, coaches, volunteers or colleagues.

Leaving gifts
A permanent keepsake featuring names, dates, logos and personal messages.

Club gifts
Badges, cap numbers, statistics, awards or season achievements.

Personalised homeware
Wooden items customised with family names, sayings or decorative designs.

Cricket memorabilia
Presentation bats, signed-team pieces, milestone achievements and commemorative items.

Our bespoke service combines:

Design

We can help turn rough ideas into engraving-ready artwork.

Personalisation

Projects can be completely tailored rather than restricted to standard templates.

Attention to Detail

Sizing, positioning and layout are considered specifically for the item being engraved.

One-Off Projects Welcome

You don't need to order large quantities.

Cricket & Non-Cricket Work

Our engraving service extends beyond our traditional cricket services.

Direct Communication

You deal directly with the person preparing the artwork and completing the engraving.