Bespoke laser engraving and custom commissions from British Columbia, Canada.
Dither represents the halftone and stippled patterns that bring images to life through precise laser engraving techniques. Etch embodies the crisp, clean lines that define our signature style.
We specialize in custom commissions—no mass-produced items, no Etsy-style reproductions. Each piece is uniquely crafted using CO2 laser technology (40-45W) on materials like wood, acrylic, and leather.
- Custom laser engraving commissions
- Bespoke artwork and personalization
- Material exploration and creative problem-solving
- One-of-a-kind pieces that tell your story
This website includes custom implementations of classic image processing algorithms adapted for laser engraving:
- Dithering algorithms: Floyd-Steinberg, Stucki, and other error diffusion techniques
- Image adjustments: Brightness, contrast, gamma correction, and sharpening
- Background removal and contour detection for preparing engraving-ready artwork
These are original implementations of well-known algorithms, optimized for laser engraving workflows.
- heic-to (MIT License) - For converting HEIC/HEIF images to web-compatible formats
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