Multi-stone engraving

Multi-stone engraving is a process that I continue to develop. We’ve been engraving these pieces for about 8 years. Fortunately, I learned of the tiles of Portugal, but only recently. I am beginning to study them and find inspiration.

I work from original drawings and sometimes photos to create the files used to engrave the images you see below. Initially, I trace the drawings on my iPad. Then I import the traced file into my computer where I cut it up into individual files. These files guide the engraver to cut each of the stones making up the final image.

The size, pattern and joint dimension all determine how the image is cut.

We engraved each block, paver, or tile one at a time. Then each piece is painted. Finally, when everything is dry, we assemble them as see the results of our efforts.

So it’s a lot like a puzzle. But we number each stone on the engravings with many pieces, according to the diagram, making assembly is easier.

Presenting some examples of our multi-stone engraving