It took some work to get it right, alignment of irregularly shaped (and thickness!) slate pieces, but the end result is going to be well-received, to say the least. I think the phrase “She’s going to flip out” is more accurate.

Next time, I’d take @kittski 's advice and wipe them with a light coat of oil prior to engraving to make the contrast a bit sharper, but I’m just thrilled.

Previous discussion of the project:

Edit – Further (final) discussion of project: