# Laser Portraits on Granite: What to Approve Before Ordering > A clear portrait starts with a good photograph and a suitable stone. Source: [Laser Portraits on Granite: What to Approve Before Ordering](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/laser-etching-on-granite-monuments-best-practices/) Language: en [Back to Insights](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/) Material Knowledge First published 2024-05-10. A clear portrait starts with a good photograph and a suitable stone. Updated 2026-10-05 · 2 min read · Boda Stone ![Portrait etched on a polished black granite memorial panel](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/insights/laser-etched-granite-portrait-panel.jpg) A clear portrait starts with a good photograph and a suitable stone. Send the original image, the required portrait size and the granite choice. Review the layout, then ask for a sample on the proposed material when the design or stone is new. A screen preview shows placement; the stone sample shows the finished contrast and detail. ## Choose the artwork and stone together | Control | Buyer requirement | | --- | --- | | Material | Labeled current-batch sample in the specified finish | | Artwork | Final crop, resolution, tonal treatment and orientation | | Test panel | Representative faces, gradients, text and critical details | | Acceptance | Agreed viewing conditions and comparison with approved sample | | Production records | Artwork version, material reference and inspection images | ## What to approve before engraving 1. Confirm the final dimensions and polished area. 2. Prepare the image for the stone and intended viewing distance. 3. Approve a representative test, not only a digital preview. 4. Check placement, contrast, visible banding and edge transitions. 5. Protect the finished face during packing. ## Workshop photo examples Compare the artwork, stone finish and completed appearance against the buyer-approved sample. These photos illustrate different stages and design details. ![Craftsperson refining angel artwork on a granite memorial](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/insights/granite-angel-artwork-finishing-1080w.webp) Artwork detail being refined on a granite memorial component. ![Completed black granite memorial with portrait and cross artwork](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/insights/finished-granite-portrait-and-cross.jpg) Finished portrait and decorative detail on polished black granite. ## Ask how the workshop handles laser safety Industrial lasers have beam and non-beam hazards. Buyers auditing a facility can ask about enclosure, access control, training, ventilation and maintenance evidence while recognizing that legal requirements vary by location. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Which granite is best for laser etching? Choose the current lot that produces the approved contrast and detail in a representative test. ### Can a digital proof replace a stone sample? No. A digital proof confirms layout; a physical test confirms the interaction of artwork, stone and settings. ### Should contrast be specified with one universal number? Use an approved sample and defined inspection conditions rather than an unsupported universal value. ## Sources and further reading - [OSHA — Laser Hazards](https://www.osha.gov/laser-hazards/): U.S. beam and non-beam hazard guidance; local requirements must be checked separately. - [Natural Stone Institute — Testing Services](https://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/resources/natural-stone-testing-services/): Material-test context, not proof of an individual product or supplier. Updated October 5, 2026. Check the current requirements for your destination and order. 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