If you need creative, one of a kind gift ideas, that’s where National Etching can help. We have a wide variety of items that are sure to please. One of the simplest ideas that our customer’s always enjoy is having children’s names etched on a special piece that Mom will cherish.

Here are some ideas to get you started: Try an etched Riedel wine glass where the text of your children’s names and birthdates wrap completely around the glass. We can also do the same thing with a pint glass or a traditional glass coffee mug. If it’s a vase—something to put those grocery store flowers in—we’ll add the kid’s names, birthdates and can also etch a special quote or child’s drawing. A glass picture frame also works great for a unique gift. Just look through our online catalog for gift ideas then let your imagination start working. Together we can create that special piece for you that will make Mom smile and feel appreciated. For everything she does, she deserves it!

If the team doesn’t have a specific logo, we can help with that too. We’ll work with you to design something eye catching and unique.

So whatever the sport, baseball, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, football, basketball, soccer, tennis or . . . (fill in the blank, because the list could go on and on!), consider National Etching for a one-of-a-kind way to commemorate the season. We’ll work with you to create a memorable gift that will bring a smile to everyone’s face.

Our thanks to Issaquah Lacrosse, who just had a large order of pint glasses done for their fundraiser this year!

Regardless, our congratulations go out to all the Pekingese breeders and owners out there. To mark the occasion of the win, National Etching is now releasing a Pekingese design in our line of Etched Dog Treat Jars and Pint Glasses. They make great gifts for anyone who takes pride in their prized Pekingese.

If you’re part of a canine club, take a look at all the breeds we offer in etched designs. If you don’t see the particular breed you’re interested in, shoot us an email or give us a call and we’ll work on creating a new design. We recently added all six of the new breeds recognized by the Westminster Kennel Club and allowed to compete in this year’s dog show (American English Coonhound, Cesky Terrier, Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Lundehund and Xoloitzcuintli).

Our Etched Dog Treat Jars and Pint Glasses are our most requested dog related items, but we can also etch a canine design in any glassware National Etching offers. If your canine club doubles as a wine club, why not have Etched Riedel Wine Glasses? Or add a favorite breed design to a decanter for the canine club president who’s retiring. Look throughout our catalog for all sorts of great gift ideas and find what you need. We’ll be happy to etch a canine design, or whatever design you want on the gift or piece that suits your needs. All you need to do is give us a call or drop us an email. It’s that easy . . . and that Etched Dog Treat Jar may be just the thing to ease your pet’s mind if they’re feeling snubbed like Riley.

Well, our congrats to Martha and Genghis and all the Westminster winners. As the show festivities wind down, National Etching is happy to now have etched designs for all six of the latest new breeds recognized this year by the Westminster Kennel Club. As of today we’ve added the Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Lundehund. We also couldn’t resist including the Chow Chow to celebrate Martha’s win. (Etched Glass designs for the other three breeds, the American English Coonhound, Cesky Terrier and Xoloitzcuintli were released a couple of days ago.)

All of the designs look fabulous on our handsome treat jars and pint glasses, but don’t let that limit your imagination. If you look though our site and decide you want an etched Riedel wine glass, etched glass award or any other product with a specific dog breed, let us know. We’re happy to get you exactly what you want.

And as a reminder for all the dog lovers out there, if you’re looking for etched glass items and you don’t see the specific breed you’re interested in, give us a call. National Etching is always looking to expand our dog related etched glass product lines. Watch for more designs coming soon, including a design for this year’s Best in Show, the Pekingese.

You may have heard recently that the Westminster Kennel Club is recognizing six new breeds for competition.  If you’ve visited our Pets and Fun Stuff section on the National Etching website you’ve probably see our breed related treat jars and pint glasses.  We love being able to offer pet related etched glass in Seattle (and its surroundings), which is definitely a dog loving town.  Well, we’ve been working furiously to get all six new breeds into the mix.  The six breeds are: American English Coonhound, Cesky Terrier, Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Lundehund and Xoloitzcuintli.  As of today, we have products for three of the six breeds ready to go.  Take a look if your best friend is an American English Coonhound, Cesky Terrier or a Xoloitzcuintli.

Later this week we’ll have the additional three breeds ready to roll, so watch for a posting regarding Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Lundehund products.

Also, if you belong to a canine club and are interested in a breed you don’t see listed on our site for awards or gifts for your club members, be sure to let us know and we’ll look into creating exactly what you need.  (Click here to see all breeds currently offered.)

Thanks for taking a look.  We appreciate the interest.

We’re not going to take sides on the issue here at National Etching. To satisfy everyone we have the traditional, stout pint glass, the wide-bodied Riedel beer glass, and even stemless wine glasses.

One thing we do take a stand on: Your beer tastes much better in an etched glass, regardless of shape, volume, or cost. Send us your artwork and we’ll make sure you have the perfect etched glass to enjoy your brew, whether it’s domestic, import or homebrew.

I, myself, kind of like swigging it straight out of the 1/2-gallon growler etched with my personal logo. Just like beauty, taste is in the eye, er, make that the taste buds of the beholder.

What is etching as opposed to printing on glass?  We use pressurized abrasive material to eat away, or etch the surface of glass.  This produces permanent frosted marks on the glass.  But unlike printing, etching won’t fade over time with multiple dishwasher washings.  Etching lasts as long as the glass itself, and once you see the result and feel it, you’ll be hooked!  That’s why we all work here—we happen to believe that etched glass is really cool! OK, ok, that sounds a bit dorky, but seriously, we have fun with our clients and enjoy working on the wide variety of great ideas they come up with.

As time goes on, I’d encourage you to keep checking this blog.  We’ll post ideas our customers have had and photos of the products we’ve generated for them to help spur your ideas for the perfect gift.  To start with, here’s a quick list of some of the things we’ve been etching in the past few weeks:

• Riedel crystal wine glasses for Red Sky Winery in Woodinville, Washington
• Customized pint glasses and growlers for home brewers
• Wine glasses for Joey Restaurant and Lounge in Bellevue, Washington
• Awards for Seattle’s Sloop Tavern Yacht Club
• Dog treat jars and pint glasses with dog images that we have posted on Amazon and are sending all over the country

So take a look around the website to get an idea of the types of products we offer.  If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, give us a call at 1-800-932-9273 or email us at info@nationaletching.com and you can tell us exactly what you’re looking for.

Happy Holidays!

Eric
The Etching Guy