What lives in memory,
etched into matter.
Slate, glass, crystal, metal, wood, and more. Bring your own idea or start from our design catalog — every piece is shaped to fit the person it's for.
What we cut and etch.
Six working categories. Every order is quoted individually — starting prices below.
Coins & Medallions
Brass and bronze pieces for military, sport, and commemorative orders.
Slate & Stone
Portrait and symbolic engraving on natural slate, indoor or garden-ready.
Glass & Crystal
Laser-etched holograms and glass ornaments, lit from within.
Metal Detail
Fine-line engraving on flasks, pendants, and everyday-carry pieces.
Wood & Apparel
Engraved plaques, denim, and leather goods, cut to a client's own design.
A working catalog, not a portfolio.
A sample of recent commissions. Every piece shown was made for a specific client — yours will be too.
Tree of Life — Etched Slate
$58
Pegasus — Coin
$28
Hummingbird — Glass
$38
Peacock — Glass Circle
$45
Wings — Slate
$52Dragon Eye — Rectangular Slate
$62
Monogram — Coin Set
$26
Crosshair — Driver Face
$85Eight surfaces. One process.
Every material is cut and etched in-house on the same precision laser system.
Crystal / Glass
Stone
Etched Slate
Portrait Slate
WoodApparel
Sporting Goods
MetalHandled with particular care.
Memorial pieces are given their own place in the queue and their own attention — never rushed, always made to fit. We work directly with families on wording, imagery, and timing.
- Memento mori & remembrance coinsFrom $40
- Military & service memorial slateFrom $65
- Large memorial slate, crystal urn detailFrom $150
Selected commissions.
A continuing record of client work — plates 09 through 16.
Flames — Putter
Baroque — Decorative Panel
Celtic Mandala — Coin
Sasquatch — Coin
Flames — Driver
Memento Mori
Memento Mori II
Bloom — Slate
Four steps. No shortcuts.
Submit
Tell us about the piece — surface, size, and the story behind it.
Design
We draft the artwork from scratch and confirm every detail with you before cutting.
Engrave
Cut and etched by hand-guided laser, checked at every pass.
Ship
Packed and shipped in 3–7 business days — 7–14 for complex custom work.
"Every piece is custom to you. Bring an idea or pick from our catalog, and we shape it to fit your needs."
As Above So Below Design Works is a custom laser engraving and etching studio founded by Mike Powell and James Cottingham, working out of Colorado. We cut on slate, glass, crystal, metal, wood, coins, and fabric. Start from scratch or from our catalog of designs; either way, the finished piece is made for you.
Notes from clients.
"Placeholder — real client quote to be added here."
"Placeholder — real client quote to be added here."
"Placeholder — real client quote to be added here."
Placeholder copy — swap in real client quotes before launch.
Common questions.
3–7 business days for standard orders, 7–14 days for complex custom work such as large slate or crystal holograms.
Yes — we ship internationally on orders of $35 or more.
Pricing starts around $15–$20 for keychains and small tags, up to $150+ for crystal holograms and large slate pieces. Every quote is custom.
Yes. Send reference images or a rough sketch and we'll translate it into a print-ready engraving, or we can design something original with you from scratch.
Slate, glass, crystal, metal, coins, wood, acrylic, leather, and fabric/apparel — including jewelry, pens, coasters, and awards. See the Materials section above.
With extra care and their own place in the schedule. We work directly with families on wording, imagery, and timing — reach out and we'll walk through it together.
Yes — coins, pet tags, and apparel are common bulk orders for teams and events. Reach out with quantity and timeline for a quote.
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on slate and wood; glass and crystal pieces can be cleaned with a standard glass cleaner.
Start a custom piece.
Tell us about your project — we'll follow up within 24 hours.
- Standard Turnaround3–7 business days
- Complex Custom Work7–14 business days
- ShippingInternational on orders $35+
- Emailhello@aasb.com
- PhoneComing soon