Company Logo into wooden chopping boards and other items

[Random Orbital Bob]

I'm pretty certain this has come up before but cant find the thread.

I've been asked to make some catering type items (boards, bowls etc) that need to carry the logo of the client company as they will be used during corporate entertainment sessions. The idea behind the marketing is to reinforce the message that this particular client is the opposite of mass market ie everything they do is hand made and crafted to their clients needs.

I'm unsure how to go about getting their logo permanently attached to the wood. If possible I would prefer to avoid labels or even metal tags. Is there a way to "brand" ie burn in some way the logo onto the wood by having made an iron that you heat up? I don't want to go down the writing with a hot iron route either because I wont be able to reproduce their logo consistently doing that. I'm after a stamp that burns on essentially.

Any help appreciated

 

[Spindle]

Hi

Laser embossing is what you need I think

Regards Mick

 

[marcros]

Branding is the way to go I think

http://www.rubberstamp.uk.com/branding-irons.php

Or subcontract it out for laser engraving?

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

mm interesting chaps...thanks both. If I remember correctly, one of the chaps from my turning club has a laser engraving doobery....I wonder.

 

[AndyT]

I don't think laser engraving would really sit well with the idea of 'hand made.' Bespoke, yes, but a bit too automated in my opinion.

Another option would be to have a stamp made up, as was used by makers of wooden planes, which would be applied cold and leave an indented name in the wood. This has been discussed on here several times, with strong recommendations for Chalco, eg here https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/my-brilliant-chalco-stamp-t70050.html

 

[Mr Toad]

How about getting the logo etched with a CNC router?

 

[ColeyS1]

How about creating a metal stencil to cover the wood, then shotblasting the heck out of it. The stencil should create a repeatable outline, the depth pattern of the shotblast being different every time.

 

[Spindle]

Another option would be to have a stamp made up

Hi Andy

Would a stamp be practical for such a limited run? aren't they rather expensive and time consuming to produce?

Regards Mick

 

[AndyT]

Another option would be to have a stamp made up

Hi Andy

Would a stamp be practical for such a limited run? aren't they rather expensive and time consuming to produce?

Regards Mick

Yes, but Bob's not told us what the size of the run is. He might be able to negotiate that the customer buys the stamp and lends it to whoever is making a batch of items for them. They might prefer that, as they would be in control.

 

[Chrispy]

I had a small branding iron made up with my "logo" see avatar to brand the spoons that I made, seemed a good idea at the time but very difficult to use mainly getting the temperature right, too cold would not show well and too hot and it would burn too deep and smudge ruining your good work, it's one of those get it right first and every time jobs.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

well...interesting suggestions chaps. As it happens I tapped up the hot iron team and sent them the logo. They wanted £200 to make it which is probably fair given the work involved. Trouble is that's a big overhead for one client that wants their catering stuff personalised. So I'll discuss it with them and if they're happy to fund it I'll try that route. Failing that I'll fall back on some form of labelling solution.

 

[dm65]

This is probably too time consuming for you but intend to do something similar (small scale) by making a template and using a Dutchman with contrasting wood

 

[nev]

A simple no cost option (almost) - transfer logo from printed A4 (laser printer or photocopy) and then apply your finish.
e.g. http://digital-photography-school.com/h ... y-project/

 

[CHJ]

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Can't remember where the UK supplier/source is, used to see the adverts in WoodTurning.

Seem to remember one or two members having them.

Guess quantities of product are the key to cost effectiveness.

 

[woodiedonald]

Can't remember where the UK supplier/source is, used to see the adverts in WoodTurning.

The Toolpost?

http://www.toolpost.co.uk/images/Branding.pdf

 

[Higon]

Bob, what about pyrography? anything from 'handwritten' message to logo, quick and easy, cheap to setup... unlikely any two will look the same! lol failing that, CNC with variations?

 

[Shultzy]

What about creating a perspex template and use a trim router with a bush and small bit.

 

[dickm]

Dunno how much they cost, but my daughter in the US got me a stamp which you heat up and then burn the pattern on to the work. With a bit of practice, it makes a super job. Could probably find out the source from her if it was useful.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Some more interesting ideas there. Thanks again chaps.

 

[Bradshaw Joinery]

If its sunny Or just a strong halogen light...

http://www.instructables.com/id/sunligh ... materials/