Key Facts
- Optical crystal construction — flawless clarity and substantial 4 lb weight for a premium presence
- Dual-surface branding — front and back faces accept etching for a complete visual presentation
- Deep etch permanence — recessed mark with bold contrast and tactile texture, no pigment needed
- 3D subsurface option — layered engraving creates a floating dimensional image inside the crystal
- Full-color Illumachrome — photographic reproduction printed directly into the crystal for fine detail
Description
The Carlyle Award 7 is a rectangular optical crystal piece that commands attention with its flawless clarity and substantial 4 lb weight. The smooth, glassy surface provides an ideal canvas for recognition, allowing honoree names, messages, and corporate logos to be etched on both the front and back faces. This dual-surface capability creates a complete visual presentation that stands out in any setting.
Three decoration methods offer distinct ways to personalize the award. Laser deep etch carves a recessed, tactile mark with bold contrast and lasting permanence. Laser 3D subsurface engraving forms a dimensional image suspended inside the crystal, leaving the outer surfaces smooth. Illumachrome heat transfer prints a full-color image directly into the crystal, rendering photographic detail and gradients with depth and clarity.
Specifications
| Brand | Carlyle |
|---|---|
| Material | Optical Crystal |
| Dimensions | 4 3/4" x 7" x 1 1/8" or 4 3/4" x 8" x 1 1/8" |
| Weight | 4.0 lbs |
Decoration & Imprint
3 methods
Your design is applied to the front and back faces of the crystal award. Laser deep etch carves a recessed, tactile mark; laser 3D subsurface engraving creates a dimensional image suspended inside the crystal; and Illumachrome heat transfer prints a full-color image directly into the crystal for photographic depth.
Laser — Deep Etchno setup charge
Deep etching carves your design well into the surface, removing material to leave a recessed, permanent mark. Running deeper than a standard laser pass, the result is strongly dimensional and contoured. The finished mark is the material itself — bare carved tone with crisp shadowed contrast where the cut catches light against the untouched surface. You get a mark you can both see and feel, reading as permanent and material rather than printed on.
Laser — 3D Subsurfaceno setup charge
3D laser engraving focuses laser pulses to precise depths inside a clear, hard substrate, creating tiny internal fracture points that together build a layered, dimensional image beneath the surface. The design appears to float within the material while the outer faces stay smooth and unmarked. It reads as a frosted, light-catching form with genuine front-to-back depth, holds fine internal detail, and, because the marks are enclosed within the substrate, resists surface wear.
Heat Transfer — Illumachromeno setup charge · Full color
Illumachrome prints a full-color image directly into the crystal, fusing artwork to the surface so it becomes part of the piece rather than a coating on top. The result reads with photographic depth: fine detail, smooth gradients, and continuous tonal shading show through the clear material with no raised edge or texture to the touch. Photos, complex illustrations, and shaded logos reproduce faithfully, with brand colors simulated close to true rather than matched exactly.
Production & Delivery
8 business days production
- Free digital proof — within 24 hours. After we receive your artwork, we will e-mail you the proof. Production time begins after your approval. We allow up to two proof edits at no additional charge.
- Production: 8 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default single-location imprint. It may increase for multiple imprint locations and large product quantities. Add 24 hours for your free digital proof.
- FedEx Shipping: Transit time depends on the shipping option and destination. Enter your ZIP code below for estimated arrival dates and shipping prices.
- Rush production in 5 business days is available for $39.00 per order. Your order goes to production the business day you check out with artwork by 12:00 PM CT — no digital proof to approve.
Arrival dates are shown at checkout.
Questions & Answers
Ask about sizing, imprinting or turnaround
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- The minimum order is 1 piece with Laser — Deep Etch.
- Is there a setup charge?
- No setup charge.
- How long does production take?
- Production takes 8 business days after proof approval; a free digital proof is e-mailed within 24 hours of receiving artwork. Rush production in 5 business days is available on this item for $39.00: your order goes to production the business day you check out with artwork by 12:00 PM CT — no digital proof to approve.
- What decoration methods are available?
- Laser — Deep Etch (no setup charge); Laser — 3D Subsurface (no setup charge); Heat Transfer — Illumachrome (no setup charge · Full color).
From our decoration and product guides
- What does laser engraving look like on a promotional product?
- Laser engraving uses a focused beam to etch the design directly into the surface, leaving a permanent, recessed mark with clean, sharp edges. There is no ink: the mark reads in the material's own tone, a lighter shade on metal and a darker burn on wood, with a depth you can feel. It resists fading, wear and scratching because nothing sits on top of the surface. More about Laser →
- Can laser engraving be done in my brand color?
- No. Engraving carries no added color and shows only the substrate's own tone, so a design that depends on brand colors, color contrast, gradients or photographic detail is a poor fit. It is the right choice for single-tone logos, fine line work and small text where a permanent, dimensional mark matters more than color. For printed spot color choose pad print or screen print. More about Laser →
- What is a heat transfer imprint?
- Heat transfer prints the design in premixed spot inks onto a film, then bonds that film to the surface under heat and pressure. Each color goes down as its own solid ink, so edges stay crisp and color stays even across the mark. The result is a smooth, thin bonded layer that flexes with the material rather than ink soaked into the cloth. More about Transfer →
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SKU: CYD0000890IN STOCK
SKU: CYD0000890
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