FLAT MINIMUM. MATERIAL-BASED RATES.
Every laser engraving job has a $7 minimum. Above that, the rate scales with the material. No volume tiers, no quote forms for standard jobs, no surprises. Last updated May 29, 2026.
Job Minimum
$7
The floor on every job. Covers setup, file prep, and machine time. Above this, you pay the per-square-inch rate for your material.
Material Rates
Per square inch. Multiply by your engraved area to get the material cost, then add the $7 minimum if your total is below that floor.
Per Square Inch
$0.75
- Wood
- Acrylic
- Glass
Walnut, maple, cherry, birch ply, bamboo, cast acrylic, frosted glass, slate.
Per Square Inch
$1.50
- Brass
- Anodized Aluminum
- Granite & Stone
Solid brass plaques, anodized control panels and tags, granite tile, memorial markers.
Per Square Inch
$3.00
- Stainless Steel
- Cerakote Metal Marking
Bare stainless steel, Cerakote firearm receivers, coated tool handles, industrial ID marking.
Worked Example
How the math actually works on a real job.
Job
Wedding gift: walnut cutting board, engraved area 4 inches by 3 inches, names and date.
Math
- Engraved area
- 4 in x 3 in = 12 sq in
- Material rate (wood)
- $0.75 / sq in
- Material cost
- 12 x $0.75 = $9.00
- Total engraving cost
- $9.00
$9.00 is above the $7 minimum, so the minimum does not apply. Below $7 of material cost, you would pay the $7 floor.
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Send us the art, the material, and a target size. We will quote it the same day during business hours.