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Someone close to you
A gift with a face and a story behind it. A natural expression and clear details make all the difference.
Ideas for your project
Some memories mean more than words
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A portrait of two
A shared photograph for an anniversary or another occasion. We adapt the composition to the finished format.
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Family and group portraits
More faces need more room. Once we have seen the photograph, we can recommend a suitable size.
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A personal inscription
A name, date or short message can complement the portrait without taking attention away from it.
Materials and craftsmanship
The best starting point is the right photograph
Engraving creates contrast in the material rather than printing a colour image. That is why we prepare your photograph for the chosen surface. The material, size and extent of editing are agreed before production begins.
Engraved portrait inspiration
Your photograph, given a place in timber
One face, a family moment, a couple or a much-loved pet. These five examples show how photographic detail becomes light and shade in timber. We develop the composition, size and any text around the image you send us.
How a commission works
A clear path from idea to finished piece
Choose your photograph
Email us the image and let us know the size you have in mind.
Reviewing the image
We check facial detail, contrast and suitability for the chosen material.
Agreeing the composition
Together, we agree the crop, inscription and final format.
Engraving your portrait
We engrave the agreed design and prepare the finished piece for handover.
Guide prices and what is included
A budget you can plan around
A guide starting price for the simple option described: one portrait from a suitable photograph on a small timber panel.
Engraved portrait
A guide price for one portrait from a suitable photograph on a small timber panel.
from39 €/ simple design
- One face in a smaller format
- A contrast check of your supplied photograph
- Simple engraving without a frame
What can affect the price
Extras are optional. We confirm their cost once the materials and technical details have been selected.
Optional extraspriced to your choices
- Additional faces, retouching or combining photographs
- A larger format, frame or different material
- An inscription, gift wrapping and delivery
Your individual quotation
A short brief is enough to get started. We set out what is included and flag any delivery or installation requirements.
Tailored to youquoted from your brief
- The original photograph in good quality
- Number of faces and approximate size
- The wording of any inscription
Have a design in mind? Your quotation is based on your brief, not just a starting price.
Discuss my project priceThe ‘from’ price applies only to the basic design described, not to every table. Your quotation will set out the final price, any applicable taxes, delivery and installation before you confirm production.
Engraved portraits · practical advice
A little planning goes a long way
Expression first, resolution second
A large file cannot make a blurred face sharp. Start with a photograph that captures the right expression, clear eyes and good light. If you have several options, send them over so we can compare.
An engraving is not a colour print
Light and dark areas are created by working the surface. Eye or clothing colours are not reproduced as they would be in print. Detail, contrast and a clear silhouette give the photograph a different, tactile character.
The timber becomes part of the portrait
The grain and colour of timber may show through the face and background, so the result will not look exactly like a screen image. We assess fine detail against the size and material of the finished piece, not just the digital file.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know before you enquire
Is a phone photograph good enough?
Often, yes, provided it is sharp and the face is large enough in the frame. Email the original file to ahojepoxy@gmail.com; a compressed preview may not show all the detail.
Can you remove the background?
We assess the possibilities from the photograph. Hair and fine details cannot always be separated cleanly from the background.
Can you engrave a group portrait?
We check the number of faces and their size within the image. A larger group may need a bigger panel or a different crop.
Can I add a name and date?
Yes, an inscription can be included in the design. We confirm the exact spelling, punctuation and any accents before production.
Can you improve an old, blurred photograph?
We can assess possible adjustments, but missing detail cannot be reliably recovered. If the image is unsuitable, we will recommend another photograph.
Ahoj Epoxy · engraved portraits · Bratislava
Portraits engraved from photographs: contrast, material and inscription
Engraving a portrait is not simply a matter of transferring any image onto timber. Clear facial detail, contrast and the size of the finished piece determine the result.
Choose your photograph
A clearly visible face and sufficient resolution give us the best starting point. If you have several photographs, send them together so we can compare their suitability.
Material and composition
Timber grain and colour influence the portrait’s character. We position the image, borders and any wording so the photograph and inscription complement rather than compete with each other.
A gift with personal meaning
A portrait can celebrate a person, a pet or a shared moment. We add a date, name or short message only where it supports the composition.
We start with the original image
Your portrait is made in Bratislava, but the initial design can be discussed remotely. After your enquiry, we ask for the original photograph rather than a screenshot or an image reduced by a messaging app. If the face or important details are unclear, we suggest another image before settling on the gift’s size and design.