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Friday morning eyeball QSO net at Jo's Java in Greenville, IL.
Friday morning eyeball QSO net at Jo's Java in Greenville, IL.  Note the engraved mugs, each has their call sign etched into the mug. The good looking guy is me.

  

Photo furnished by famed amateur radio photographer John King W9KXQ
Click for more art & logo samples

All etching is done with a sand blaster and a very steady hand, this is the same type of sand blaster found in auto body shops.  The quality of sand blast engraving is superior in many ways to laser engraving and I can engrave on items that can't be done with a laser, such as lead crystal stemware and awards.     

Normally I etch about 1/16" to 1/8" depending on the item being etched.   For most glass engraving I engrave on the back side so there are no unsightly shadows on the face that you would get by etching from the front.  

All work is done by me personally, so you are guaranteed the highest quality.

The above picture is of an 4" x 8" etched mirror inserted into an LED lit 3 1/2" x 13" solid hardwood base that is meticulously hand crafted.   The base can be made of oak, maple, walnut, hickory, mahogany** cherry.  Walnut and Cherry are the most popular.  Each base is finished to perfection and hand rubbed using 4 coats of Watco Danish Oil to bring out the natural grain in the wood.  This takes longer but the finish is well worth the effort. 

The mirror is etched from the back side using a sand blast etching method that gives better results than laser engraving in most cases. I install your choice of blue, green, clear or red LED strips into the base so your call sign stands out.  Most owners never shut this off, it makes a nice night lite.

I can be somewhat flexible as to how you want the mirror etched, lets say you want the call sign straight across instead of the arc in the above photo.   I possibly put your club logo on it as well.    I can't work with all logos, so I would need to look at your art to see if it's possible.   You can also choose from the logos that I have, simply click on "click for more art and logo samples" in the above box.  

This base, engraved mirror and clock is $130.00 (mahogany is $10.00 extra) delivered anywhere in the United States The clock is a 24 hour world time clock, by turning the face you can get the time anywhere in the world.  You'll be proud to display this in your shack.  

  

Here's the deal, this item is much better looking than it appears in the above photo, when it arrives, look it over and if you decide you don't like it, simply return it for a full refund minus the original shipping charge, you pay the return shipping.  

  

Please let me know if you would like something custom made

Since everything is custom made, please allow two weeks for delivery

This 3 1/2" x 7" base is made of walnut, but can be made of oak, maple, mahoghany or cherry with a 3" x 6" mirror.  

The mirror is lit with a green LED strip from below.   Bleu, red, and white strips are available as well.

The price for this one is $60.00 delivered anywhere in the U. S.   The same return policy as above.  Mahogany is $5.00 extra.

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TESTIMONIALS

  

  

Hi Jim,

Just wanted you to know how pleased i am with the service and quality of products. the clock and stand looks great. and the artwork on the coffee cup looks super.  i can't wait to show my local hams. keep up the great work. thanks again. Vern Thacker..KE5KRG

  

  

  

Hi, Jim--I  picked up the parcel from you this morning.  Actually, it arrived Sat. A.M. but couldn't pick it up then because of no  window service.  Then Monday the wife picked up the mail--she had a parcel, so they left mine sit, thinking hers was the only one there.  Anyway, after all that, I opened mine just now and am well pleased with everything.  The LEDs were white just as I wanted.  The cup is a real eye catcher.  You did a terrific job packing those fragile pieces.  Thanks so much!

  

Lowell

  

I received the plaque and the cup in the mail today and what can I say? WOW!  Superb craftsmanship and I am drinking my first coffee in the new Mug.  These items sure do add to the shack.  Keep up the beautiful work Jim.  I will be ordering again after Christmas

Lee   W0HSN

  

Jim,

Very very nice product, great quality and workmanship. I will be ordering more.  I have sent pictures of mine to many people already.

Joe N4JBK  

  

As many of you know, I am the winner of the engraved coffee cup on the Ham Radio Help Group.  Jim worked with my logo and made the cup look excellent, I can not say how happy I am to have this.  I received the cup yesterday (1/8/09) afternoon and early this morning I had a hot cup of coco to warm me up on a cold morning.  I have posted a photo on my blog, you can view the blog at http://tinyurl.com/7fxtch.  This man is an EXPERT!!

-- James KB7TBT

  

Great Mug!  The crisp contrast of the white letters on the black mug look great next to my radio gear.  The matching espresso cups are a real treat.

    -James K8JHR

  

Jim, the mugs arrived today.  I could not be more pleased.  They look fantastic!  73,

-- Tim N9PUZ

  

My cup arrived today after being lost in the mail.   It is beautiful and i'm proud to display it.   I sort of expected a painted on piece of art work, but this is deeply engraved into the ceremic, great work Jim.

Jim K6JMG

  

Jim, I finally got hooked up with Bill after our club meeting last night and he gave me the mug you made for me--WOW -- your an artist my friend.  Next month at our April meeting we will have the mugs and publicize them prior to the meeting and I am sure will get some members who would like one..  will keep you updated.

Steve W0SJS

  

Hello Jim,

I want to commend you on your very fine attention to detail on my cup.  It's the first mug or anything of the sort that i have even seen done like yours.  The engraving is a very clean job and the coloring over it is very smooth color of gold.  Very well crafted indeed.  Not many people pay attention to the fine detail as you do.  It's the only way to do it.  

Being the mug is all new and finely crafted, I have put it up for show in a glass case in the shack.  I am sure any Ham op, new or old would be very proud to show one off as I do.  

Thanks again for the time you took with me on the mug before you went to work on it.  It shows in the work.

73

Dan/KD7UFF

Forks, Wa.

 

Because I was the lucky winner of the cup done by Jim Thibeault, I want to thank Jim personally and Don for coordinating this, and have a few comments.  

I am so highly impressed with the generosity of Jim, but also the beautiful craftsmanship he puts into his work.  

This cup is a thing of beauty, beyond my hopes for sure...  The cup arrived, promptly and safely and it is something to be treasured... It is beautiful.   

Give Engraved Memories consideration should you desire something to treasure..  

Thanks,  

Ken

  

MAN!! Do them look nice or what...You did an outstanding job there Jim, I am so pleased, that I don't know what to say.  After the great communication, and continued effort on  your part to make sure what I ordered, I got.   There are few words that  can describe the fine work that you do.  Along with your customer relations is OUTSTANDING!!!!  I am going to let ALL who might want one of these fine pieces of art work to go where I did.  "ENGRAVED MEMORIES".  When asked, where did you get that?  They will want one also.  Thanks very much Jim 

73

John KD0HSF

  

Hi all.  Recently I purchased some of Jim's fine cups, and posed a serious challenge for him.  I wanted the MARS symbol with my MARS call on one side, the ARES logo with my ham call on the opposite side, and finally, the HRHG logo in the middle opposite the handle.  He told me he had never did a three before, but gave it a go.  I have posted some pics of my shack operating position with the cups on display.  WHAT A GREAT WORK OF ART THESE CUPS ARE!!!  Jim, a public congratulation on a fine job you did!!!!

  

73 de KCØJPO/AFA8JP

John Murphy

kc0jpo@arrl.net

  

Jim,

  

Got the cups in the mail today and I must say that they are simply stunning!   

Thanks again for the great and prompt service!

  

73,

Robbie    N0REK

  

  

  

  

  
 
Engraved Memories
Engraved Memories
 
618-409-8284
618-409-8284
 
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618-488-6410

I originally started this business to allow hams the opportunity to have their name, callsign and possibly club logo on glass and ceramics at a price the average ham can afford. Coffee mugs have taken off extremely well.

I have a large selection of ham radio logos and clip art that I can put on ceramic, glass, crystal, marble and granite.  You may also supply your own black and white artwork and/or logo (if the drawing needs to be reworked or vectored, there could be an additional charge.

All etching and coloring is done by hand!   Laser quality etching at a fraction of the cost.

  

PRICING INFORMATION:

  • Engraved coffee cup with your name, call sign and simple art work is $12.00 plus shipping within the US.   2 cups $24.00 INCLUDES SHIPPING.
  • I have black, white, white with black rim and handle, almond, gray and red with a white interior  15 oz cups.  
  • You choose lettering and logo colors. You can have up to two colors on each cup.  Each additional color is $5.00
  • Each additional logo is $6.00, I can usually put 3 logos on a coffee cup.

                                        

                                       To order, please contact me.

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