We all know Temu and its reputation. There's some good stuff, some horrible stuff and some amazing stuff. So I bought 15 popular laser engraving blanks from it, engraved every one, and ranked them from worst to best.
Everything here was engraved on the xTool F2, which has a blue diode and an infrared laser. You can do the same on any diode or infrared laser, as long as you use the right settings for each material. Below are my rankings, what I paid and what each blank is good for.
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Before you buy: test first, then buy in bulk
Sites like Temu, AliExpress and Alibaba are cheap, and they're best value when you buy in bulk. But my advice is always the same: buy a single item or a small pack first. Engrave it, make sure it's good, and only then commit to a big order. You don't want to waste your money on a hundred blanks that don't engrave well.
The prices below are what I paid in early 2026, in US dollars. Temu prices change all the time, so treat them as a rough guide.
15 to 11
15. Bamboo dice
I got a bit creative and put a different food on every side, so if someone can't decide what to eat, they roll it. A pack of six cost me $9, about $1.50 each. They're bamboo, so they're quick and easy to engrave.
14. PU leather hat patches
You see these everywhere in all shapes and sizes, and they're really cheap. I bought 80 for about $13. They're easy to customize, but you'll need a heat press to put them on a hat, and they have an annoying plastic layer on the back. Personalized hats aren't that popular where I am in the UK, so I don't use them much, but they're worth knowing about.
13. Stainless steel bottle opener
Everybody loves a bottle opener. The great thing about stainless steel is you can engrave it in different colors. I went for a golden look, but you can get a nice black finish too. A pack of 10 was $10, so about $1 each. Great for company logos, personal messages or a Father's Day gift.
12. Bamboo pens
Great for wedding favors or corporate gifts. They take a little time to engrave a name, and like most bamboo they can be inconsistent, but they're very cheap: around 20 cents a pen. A good bread and butter item if you go to shows or sell online.
11. Stainless steel dog tags
I love these because they're so versatile. With the right settings you get a really premium finish, and they're useful: dog tags, labeling equipment, or just showing off your personality. I bought 10 for $5.50, about 50 cents each.
10 to 6
10. Bamboo round bottle opener (magnetic)
Cheap and easy to engrave, with a magnet on the back for the fridge. I got 40 for around $40, about $1 each. Bamboo can be inconsistent, so if yours comes out patchy, try doubling the passes, adding a score line around the outside, or defocusing the laser slightly. Great gifts for Father's Day, Mother's Day or corporate events.
9. Anodized aluminum wallet
A premium wallet with a money clip on the back, and you can engrave photos, logos or a message on it. It cost me $8.78, which sounds like a lot next to the others, but when you feel how well it's built, you'll see why. It might come cheaper in bulk.
8. Bamboo keychains
Very quick and easy: these took about 10 to 15 seconds each. They come in round, oval and rectangular, and a pack of 30 worked out at about 30 cents each. I like to score around the design and do a double pass for a really good finish. Great for corporate, groomsmen or wedding gifts.
7. Anodized aluminum bottle opener keychain
You've probably seen these everywhere, and they engrave really quickly. I bought 180 for about $25, which works out at roughly 14 cents each. I honestly don't know how they make them that cheap. They come in lots of colors and they're great for bulk orders.
6. Anodized aluminum business cards
These are 0.45 mm thick anodized aluminum, and you can put amazing photos on them. They work as real business cards, or as a personal keepsake with a photo of someone's family or dog. I paid about $34 for 100, so about 34 cents a card. They're big for corporate gifts.
The top 5
5. PU leather keychains
What I love about these is how dark they engrave, and how quickly. They're a bit more premium than the cheapest ones, but still a bargain: 30 for about $10, and they come in lots of colors. There are cheaper versions out there that you need to watch out for, but this particular one works really well for me.
4. Multi-tool pens
A practical pen with rulers on it, a touchscreen tip on the end, and a top that unscrews into a screwdriver. Engrave a name and it makes a great groomsman gift or corporate item. They look and feel premium, and they work out at about 75 cents each in a pack of six. Quick to do, too.
3. Wine corks (bottle stoppers)
A personal favorite. Put a message or names on them, perfect for weddings or anyone who wants to keep a bottle sealed. They're about $1 each, which is a bit more than you'd think, but they're such a unique little gift, and quick and easy to do.
2. Anodized aluminum luggage tags
You don't see these around much, and they're absolutely solid. Put a message or a return address on them so people don't lose their luggage. They're about $3.50 each, so not the cheapest, but they're a premium item. I can imagine a lot of people wanting these if they knew they existed. This is one of my top tips.
1. PU leather journals
My number one. They come with a pen, so it's a nice little kit, and they're really quick and easy to engrave. There are loads of ways to personalize them, and they'd suit schools or corporate events with a logo on. I paid about $17 for 20, less than a dollar each.
Quick list
| Rank | Blank | What I paid (approx. each) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PU leather journal with pen | Under $1 |
| 2 | Anodized aluminum luggage tag | $3.50 |
| 3 | Wine cork stopper | $1 |
| 4 | Multi-tool pen | $0.75 |
| 5 | PU leather keychain | About $0.30 |
| 6 | Anodized aluminum business card | $0.34 |
| 7 | Anodized bottle opener keychain | $0.14 |
| 8 | Bamboo keychain | $0.30 |
| 9 | Anodized aluminum wallet | $8.78 |
| 10 | Bamboo round bottle opener | About $1 |
| 11 | Stainless steel dog tag | About $0.50 |
| 12 | Bamboo pen | About $0.20 |
| 13 | Stainless steel bottle opener | $1 |
| 14 | PU leather hat patch | About $0.16 |
| 15 | Bamboo dice | $1.50 |
I show the settings I used for each blank in the video. For tested settings on lots of these materials, see my free Laser Settings Library and the xTool F2 settings page, and run a quick test on one blank before a full batch. If you want to batch them, my F1 and F2 jigs hold lots of these blanks in place.
Do you agree with my ranking? Tell me in the comments on the video, and let me know if there's a blank I should test next.
