Know-how

Much more than an ornament, an engraving is an artistic creation that brings a unique character to each object. It sublimates it by underlining with finesse and elegance its details, its curves, its shapes and its material. Once engraved, a "simple" object becomes a precious piece enhanced by a very personal signature.


 

My job as an engraver-chiseler 

Each of my engravings is made with great care by hand, using traditional tools, thus cultivating an ancestral know-how. Each piece benefits from all my attention to offer you the most beautiful of creations.

My creations are distinguished by their finesse, their creativity and the care given to details. A long work of reflexion and artistic research precedes an implementation carried out with an extreme meticulousness.


Shaping the material to create a unique work, for life

My wish is to offer you a unique, custom-made and personalized creation. Whether it is to offer an exceptional gift to someone dear to you or to please yourself, my creations adorn many supports: precious object, fashion accessory, sports equipment, collector's item...

Discover all the pleasure of a beautiful object that is dear to your heart, decorated with a fine engraving entirely made by hand. It will follow you throughout your life and can thus be offered or passed on, with a story and beautiful memories to share.


 

A personalized approach

In order to offer you a tailor-made project, each of my clients benefits from a personalized approach. Everything starts with a meeting with you: we discuss your project, I take the time to listen to you, to understand your expectations and to identify all the specificities of your future engraving.

Nature of the support to engrave, theme, deadline, budget... are some examples of subjects that we discuss together.

Right drawing : Stéphane Alsac, discover here the details of this project.

 

Your engraving project

  

Reproduction: based on a photo, a drawing, a painting... I reproduce the subject of your choice on your support.

  

Personalized creation: travel story, passion, memory, emotional bond... I imagine the scene to be engraved entirely through the drawing.

 

Specific order: halfway between reproduction and personalized creation, this type of project consists in realizing an engraving according to a well defined schedule of conditions.


Supports, themes and styles

I work on most metals: steel, stainless steel, silver, gold...

Watches, lighters, knives, cufflinks, signet rings, hunting weapons, belt buckles, spurs... any metal surface can be engraved, whatever its application: decorative or functional.

Traditional style or more sophisticated, whatever your wish, I adapt myself to each project by striving to offer you a unique creation that will give you complete satisfaction.

The themes on which I work are varied and inspired by the personal requests of my customers: animals, nature, travel, sport, hunting, coat of arms... I work with professionals as well as with individuals and private collectors.


 

English engraving

A large part of my work is based on English engraving (bouquet motifs). It is a style very much appreciated by customers looking for fine and elegant creations.

This type of engraving, very technical, underlines the objects with much stamp. It goes with most of the universes, whether they are traditional or sophisticated.


DO YOU HAVE AN ENGRAVING PROJECT ? 

Whether it is for a simple question or a well defined project, do not hesitate to contact me, I will gladly listen to you and will take the time to inform you.

 

©Louis Leforestier is an engraving and chiseling craftsman who creates handmade engravings to decorate precious objects: exceptional knives, luxury watches, collector's weapons, fashion accessories, sports equipment, jewelry, leather goods, collector's items... Metal engraver for professionals, individuals and private collectors.

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