3D Internal Engraving

When Technology Becomes Art

Many people wonder how an image can appear to float inside a solid block of crystal. It isn’t magic—it’s the precise control of focused laser technology.

The Principle Behind 3D Laser Engraving

The laser doesn’t touch the surface at all. Instead, it focuses an ultra-fine beam onto exact points inside the crystal. Each pinpoint is permanently altered by controlled laser energy, leaving the outer surface perfectly smooth and intact.

Creating a Three-Dimensional Image from Light

Your photo is first converted by computer into a true 3D model with depth and layers. The laser then places thousands of microscopic points at different positions and depths inside the crystal. When viewed together, these points form a complete three-dimensional image suspended within the glass.

How Light Brings the Image to Life

The crystal itself remains completely clear. When light passes through, the laser-altered points scatter and reflect it, revealing the image inside. As you turn the crystal, the perspective shifts—giving the image a sense of realism and depth that changes with every angle.

Why This Technology Is Perfect for a Paperweight

Permanently Protected from Time

Because the image is engraved inside the crystal rather than on the surface, it is fully protected from air, moisture, friction, and touch. It won’t fade, scratch, or wear down. Your memory remains preserved exactly as it was, year after year.

Strength Without Compromise

The laser engraving process does not weaken the crystal’s structure. The paperweight retains its solid, substantial feel—heavy enough to serve its purpose—while still offering a refined, luminous appearance.

Depth You Can’t Achieve on the Surface

Unlike traditional printing or surface engraving, 3D laser engraving creates real spatial depth. Foreground and background exist simultaneously, producing the feeling of a miniature world captured inside the crystal—something flat techniques simply cannot replicate.