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Creative Carving by Al

About Us

We’re Creative Carving by Al, and we’ve been an engraver and laser cutting service here in Illiopolis, IL, since 2016. We specialize in granite engraving, and we also offer laser cutting, commercial engraving, pet memorial engraving, custom engraved gifts, promotional items, and much more. We’re looking forward to partnering with Springfield, Jacksonville, and Peoria consumers to continue to offer a premier engraving and laser cutting experience. We’d like to personally invite you to contact us to schedule a consultation, today! We're available by appointment only.

Areas Served

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Granite Engraving

Our Services include:

Laser Engraving & Etching: Bring your ideas to life with precision laser technology. We offer fiber, CO2, Granite, and CNC laser engraving for a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass, plastic, marble, and plexiglass. Whether it’s a custom design, commercial branding, photo engraving, or memorial urn personalization, our advanced systems deliver crisp, detailed results every time.
Laser Cutting: From intricate patterns to bold shapes, our laser cutting services handle metal, wood, and plexiglass with unmatched accuracy. Perfect for signage, decorative pieces, and custom projects, we ensure clean edges and flawless finishes for both personal and commercial applications.
3D Printing & Scanning: Turn concepts into reality with our 3D printing and scanning solutions. We create custom prototypes, artistic designs, and functional parts with precision. Our scanning technology captures every detail, making replication and modification effortless.
Custom & Commercial Engraving: Personalize gifts, awards, and keepsakes or elevate your brand with custom and commercial engraving. From logos and signage to unique designs, we tailor every project to your vision, ensuring a professional and lasting impression.
Consultations: Not sure where to start? Our consultation services guide you through material choices, design options, and technical possibilities to make your project truly stand out.

Our Products include:

Memorials and Monuments
Urns
Pet Memorials
Business Cards and Signs
Engraved Coasters
Gifts, Custom Gifts, and Custom Engraved Gifts
Anniversary, Wedding Gifts, and Birthday Gifts
Mothers Day and Fathers Day Gifts
Holiday and Seasonal Gifts
Promotional Items
Name Plates
Christmas Ornaments
Wood Products
Jewelry
Night Lights

Testimonials

On 4/11/2025 JR Davis had this to say:
I'm so happy to have found Al to do some engraving work on glass mugs that I plan to use for an upcoming event. I liked his work so much that I kept adding to the order. He ended up giving me a volume discount! He is easy to work with and made sure he understood what I had in mind. Our collaboration resulted in an excellent quality product that I am proud to present to friends and family. The attached photos are one example of his engraving. As you can see from the smiles on the faces, it was well received.

On 11/21/2024 Patricia Fulmer had this to say:
Al did an excellent job creating some memorable keepsakes for my family. He worked with me and the final product was exactly what I had in mind. He is passionate about his work, and it shows!

On 11/21/2024 Patricia Fulmer had this to say:
Al did an excellent job creating some memorable keepsakes for my family. He worked with me, and the final product was exactly what I had in mind. He is passionate about his work, and it shows. Testimonial written by Patricia Fulmer on this site.

On 11/9/2023 Terry Reeves had this to say:
If you can think up a design Al can laser it. I have given him several challenges in my design and never failed to do a fabulous job for me. Thanks Al Testimonial written by Terry Reeves on this site.

On 8/28/2022 Loba had this to say:
Honest company with the best craftsmanship around ! Testimonial written by Loba on this site.

Contact Us

Creative Carving by Al
Illiopolis, IL 62539
Email: creativecarvingbyal@gmail.com

Please call us to get an accurate quote we are unable to provide those through email.

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

American Express, Debit Cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM By Appointment Only
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM By Appointment Only
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM By Appointment Only
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM By Appointment Only
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM By Appointment Only
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM By Appointment Only

FAQ

What types of engraving do you offer?

We offer laser engraving, fiber laser engraving, CO₂ laser engraving, photo engraving, custom engraving, and commercial engraving on a variety of materials including wood, glass, metal, marble, plastic, and plexiglass.

Can you engrave photos or images?

Yes, we specialize in photo engraving, which allows us to etch detailed images onto various surfaces.

What types of gifts can be engraved?

We create custom engraved gifts for anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, holidays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and more. Popular items include coasters, jewelry, night lights, name plates, and Christmas ornaments.