Sand-Carved vs Laser Etched Pet Memorials
Laser Engraving vs. Sandcarving (Sand-Blasting)
Laser: faster, lower cost
Sandcarving: deeper, outdoor-tough
New tech: laser-cut stencil for photo-level detail
Laser Engraving
Speed & Precision- Technique: Laser beam vaporizes surface for fine detail.
- Precision: High; supports images, text, and photos.
- Depth: Shallow, sits on surface; lower texture.
- Look: Clean detail; less bright than deep sand-fill.
- Durability: Indoor/outdoor; less ideal in extremes.
- Cost/Speed: Faster and generally less expensive.
Sandcarving (Sand-Blasting)
Depth & Longevity- Technique: Stencil + high-pressure abrasive for deep cuts.
- Precision: Moderate–High; photo-quality with precision film.
- Depth: Deep, tactile, premium feel.
- Look: Luxurious, bold contrast with monument-grade fill.
- Durability: Excellent in extreme weather; ideal outdoors.
- Cost/Speed: Slower and more expensive (craft-heavy).
Depth
Outdoor durability
Speed & cost
See full spec comparison
Feature
Laser Engraving
Sand-Blasting
Technique
Laser beam vaporizes surface
High-pressure abrasive through stencil
Depth
Not as deep
Deeper
Precision
High
Moderate–High (with film: photo-quality)
Production Speed
Faster
Slower
Cost
Less expensive
More expensive
Look
Precise surface detail; less vivid than deep fill
Luxurious, pronounced texture
Extreme Environments
Can be affected by extremes
Resistant to extreme weather
