About laser etched crystal and crystal figurines
Laser etched 2d 2.5d and 3d crystal
Laser etched crystal, sometimes referred to as 3d laser crystal or laser engraving
make wonderful gifts, keepsake's, corporate gifts, promotional products,
incentives and awards. Our 3d laser etched crystals are produced using a 3d
laser etching systems that engrave 3d images inside optically perfect crystal (See
Crystal Shapes). The laser etching systems engrave 2d and 3d images inside
solid crystal and the images appears to float within the crystal.
We offer "Stock Image Crystals" which are crystals that contain one of the 450+
images from our Image Library, laser etched inside the crystal. Stock Image
crystals make great gifts and are inexpensive.
"Custom Image Crystals" are crystals which include combinations of "Stock"
images from our 3d Image Library (optional), 2d, 2.5d or 3d images from digital
photos or traditional photographs, "Custom" images and Text.
All crystals depicted on this site were created using a proprietary laser systems to
produce 2-D and 3-D images inside solid optically perfect crystal. See our list of
over 400 3D images available in "Stock" crystals or "Custom" crystals. "Stock"
image crystals are those with only one 3d image from our image library. "Custom"
crystals include a combination of image(s) from our image library, custom 3d
images that our artists create for you and personalized text.
Images include: pictures of people, pets, cars, boats, planes, buildings, national
monuments, birds, animals, reptiles, comic characters, corporate logos & brands
as well as text. All we need is a digital picture in order to produce a finished
product for you. You can select custom pieces with a single 2 D picture or multiple
pictures within the crystal. You can also select a 3 dimensional Stock image and a
special caption for each piece.
We offer volume discounts for both stock and custom pieces. Our discounts start
with as little as ($100.00) for Stock pieces of the same size and image or (2)
Custom pieces with the same images/text. Click here to see our prices. If you
need (10) or (10,000) pieces, contact Foremost Crystal for the highest quality
stock and/or custom crystal. Click on the above link to send us information
regarding your project or call us at 918-357-5939 9am to 5pm central Monday
through Friday.
What is a laser?
A laser is a device that creates and amplifies a narrow, intense beam of coherent light.
The invention of the laser, which stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of
radiation, can be dated to 1958 with the publication of the scientific paper, Infrared and
Optical Masers, by Arthur L. Schawlow, then a Bell Labs researcher, and Charles H.
Townes, a consultant to Bell Labs.
Today, lasers are also used in a wide range of applications in crystal art, medicine,
manufacturing, the construction industry, surveying, consumer electronics, scientific
instrumentation, and military systems. Literally billions of lasers are at work today. They
range in size from tiny semiconductor devices no bigger than a grain of salt to high-
power instruments as large as an average living room.
What is a laser? The technical answer is: Light is actually an electro-magnetic wave
and thus has an electric field. A laser beam, also known as coherent light creates an
electric field greater than 10 million volts per centimeter. The focus of the laser beam
creates “free” or unattached electrons. The “free” electrons accelerated by the electric
field created by the laser beam causes the high energy electrons to collide with atoms
and ions in the focus area. As the process continues it causes a chain reaction and
produces about 1 million trillion free electrons per cubic centimeter in about 1 trillionth
of a second. This phenomenon is called “multi photon absorption.”
Atoms emit radiation. We see it every day when the "excited" neon atoms in a neon sign
emit light. Normally, they radiate their light in random directions at random times. The
result is incoherent light -- a technical term for what you would consider a jumble of
photons going in all directions.
Multi-photon absorption is used to create our crystal art. The process involves focusing
a laser beam to a spot, about one-tenth of the diameter of a human hair, within a block
of optically perfect crystal. The laser then emits a short pulse beam (a few billionths per
second) and produces a tiny micro crack. The systems then perfectly align and position
tens of thousands of additional micro cracks to create 2D or 3D laser etched images.
Although, the laser generates power densities of 10 billion watts per square centimeter,
the surface of the crystal is NOT damaged due to the highly transparent nature of
optically perfect crystal. The resulting images appear to float within the crystal.
Using the latest laser technology, we can laser etch beautiful images of people, pets,
cars, boats, planes, buildings, national monuments, birds, animals, reptiles, comic
characters, corporate logos as well as text. All we need is a digital picture and within a
few days a finished crystal can be shipped to you. We have delivered thousands of
custom pieces with a single picture or multiple pictures within the crystal. Let us offer
you a 2D, 2 1/2D or 3D image with a special caption.
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Crystal figurines
Since 1951, Crystal Florida has produced sparkling crystal figurines reflecting
the glimmer to the eyes of those who appreciate their beauty.
All of our beautiful crystal figurines are supplied and handcrafted by Crystal Florida.
Crystal Florida is developing new product lines every year that are unique to the
U.S gift market. Based on years of experience and creativity, they even have the
ability to source unusual "one of a kind crystal figurines and trophies".
Our stunning line of over 150 Crystal Figurines are of the highest quality and,
100% handcrafted from 24% lead crystal.
The moulds, machinery and relevant high technology are used to create the
harmony of love, crystal and craftsmanship. Raw material comes from the German
Schott Company. All pieces are carefully hand-finished, and quality controlled by
experienced craftsmen.
