Personal Dog Tag
Quotes, dates, line art, memorial pieces, team identifiers.
01 · Choose a surface
Build one piece or a whole project.
Every click adds a separate item to your project, so a single request can include a business card, dog tag, luggage tag, coin, and more. Finish and quantity are set independently for each item.
02 · Customize
Design your engraving.
Drag elements directly on the metal preview. Use the controls to size, rotate, layer, duplicate, and remove them. The preview shows engraving contrast; production SVG exports artwork in black on a transparent background.
Click an element to select · drag to move · Delete to remove
03 · Send it to STP3DP
Request an engraving quote.
Your project can contain multiple products and quantities. When you submit, the builder uploads the 1:1 engraving SVG for each item with your request so the design arrives with the quote.
No payment is collected here. We review artwork, confirm the exact blank and finish, then send pricing before production. Engraving results vary by metal and coating.
What happens next
Designed for a clean handoff to the laser.
The builder handles layout; STP3DP handles production preparation.
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Artwork check. We verify resolution, contrast, thin lines, and whether the design will engrave cleanly.
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Blank confirmation. We confirm size, metal, color/finish, quantity, and any front/back requirements.
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Laser prep. Your 1:1 file is positioned for the actual blank and converted as needed for the engraving workflow.
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Approval & production. If anything needs to change, we contact you before engraving the final piece.
Ideas to inspire you
Small metal. Big possibilities.
Use these examples as inspiration for your own project. Logos, line art, names, QR codes, coordinates, unit marks, commemorative designs, and properly prepared photos can all be adapted for laser engraving.
Travel Luggage Tag
Names, destination motifs, contact details, gifts for travelers.
Metal Business Card
Logo, title, contact info, QR code, and premium brand leave-behinds.
Challenge Coin
Units, teams, retirements, milestones, recognition, commemorative runs.
Coordinates Keychain
A place, date, short message, serial number, or identification mark.
Pet ID Tag
Name, phone number, address, icon, or a small personalized mark.
Custom Line Art
Vehicles, buildings, skylines, equipment, hobbies, and gifts.
Custom engraving in Saint Paul
Personalized metal products for business, gifts, teams, travel and identification.
Custom metal business cards
Metal business cards create a durable, premium alternative to paper cards. STP3DP can laser engrave logos, names, job titles, contact information, QR codes and clean line artwork on black, silver and other colored metal blanks when available. Use the builder to lay out a single card or prepare a design for a larger batch.
Dog tags, luggage tags and keychains
Create engraved identifiers for travel, personal keepsakes, teams, equipment and gifts. Dog tags and keychains work well for names, dates, coordinates and short messages, while larger luggage tags provide room for contact information, logos and more detailed layouts.
Challenge coins and commemorative metal pieces
Challenge coins and custom metal blanks can be used for unit recognition, retirements, milestones, clubs, teams and one-off commemorative projects. Artwork is reviewed before production so fine lines, spacing and engraving contrast can be adjusted when needed.
Pet tags and custom shapes
Personalize metal pet tags with a pet name, phone number, address or simple icon. If the shape you need is not listed in the builder, choose Custom Metal and describe the blank, dimensions and engraving area. We can confirm whether the item is suitable for the laser process before quoting it.
STP3DP provides custom laser engraving from Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving local customers in the Twin Cities as well as shipped orders. Small custom jobs, one-off personalized pieces and batch engraving requests are all welcome.
Frequently asked questions
Custom metal engraving FAQ
Can I upload my own logo or artwork?
Yes. Upload a PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF or SVG, then position and size it directly on the selected metal blank. Clean, high-contrast artwork usually gives the best engraving result. We review the design before production.
Do you make custom metal business cards?
Yes. Custom metal business cards are one of the primary products supported by the builder. Designs can include a logo, name, title, contact information, QR code and other line artwork. Black and other colored metal blanks can be quoted based on supplier availability.
Can I order only one piece?
Yes. Single engraved items and small custom runs are welcome. For larger quantities, submit the desired quantity for each product in your project and we will quote the batch.
What kinds of artwork engrave best on metal?
Logos, vector graphics, bold typography, black-and-white artwork and clean line drawings are ideal starting points. Photos can work as well, but often need grayscale, contrast and detail preparation before engraving.
Can I design several different metal products in one request?
Yes. The project builder supports multiple designs at once, so you can combine items such as business cards, dog tags, luggage tags, pet tags, keychains and challenge coins in a single quote request.
Do you offer metal engraving in Saint Paul, Minnesota?
Yes. STP3DP operates from Saint Paul, MN and can handle local custom engraving work as well as projects that will be shipped to customers outside the Twin Cities.
Finishes
Preview common metal looks.
The color selector in the builder is a visual preview, not a guarantee of stock. Available blanks depend on the product, quantity, supplier inventory, and the engraving method best suited to the piece.
BlackSilverGoldBlueRedSteel
Artwork guidance
Simple, high-contrast art engraves best.
Logos, vector art, bold typography, line drawings, and clean black-and-white images are the easiest starting point. Photos can work too, but may need grayscale and contrast preparation. Avoid extremely fine detail near edges and holes.