Chemical etching is a process that allows transfer of your most complex artwork to a brass, bronze or stainless-steel surface. Text and the most fine detailed line-art graphics are surface etched with incredible results, producing a recessed area of the material surface that is paint-filled with your choice of colors. Etched photos are created with halftone images, which resemble newspaper photographs with visible dot patterns. The dots are filled with black paint to contrast with the brushed metal finish. This method can be transferred onto precision tooled and cast plaques for photos, detailed art and logos.
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All materials for etched plaques are available in 1/16, 1/8, and 1/4, thickness.
Brushed finish is standard, but polished finish is available on recessed copy plaques only. There is also the option for beveled edges for thicknesses 1/8 and up. Maximum dimensions vary by material.
Etched and Engraved Plaques
Etched Plaques are available in Bronze, Stainless Steel, Copper, and Brass
Premium etched plaques in bronze, can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite. Premium etched plaques in bronze, brass, copper or stainless steel and can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite. Premium etched plaques in bronze, brass, copper or stainless steel and can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite.
Etched Copper Plaques
Premium etched plaques in copper can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite. Premium etched plaques in bronze, brass, copper or stainless steel and can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite. Premium etched plaques in bronze, brass, copper or stainless steel and can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite.
Premium etched plaques in brass, can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite. Premium etched plaques in bronze, brass, copper or stainless steel and can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite. Premium etched plaques in bronze, brass, copper or stainless steel and can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite.
Etched Stainless Steel Plaques
Premium etched plaques in stainless steel, can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite. Premium etched plaques in bronze, brass, copper or stainless steel and can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite. Premium etched plaques in bronze, brass, copper or stainless steel and can be produced as thin as 1/16" thick. Laser engraved anodized aluminum or polished granite.
Etched and Engraved Plaques are fully customizable
Etched and Engraved Metal Plaques
Enables raised copy or recessed copy and detailed line art. Recessed copy and images are color filled, while raised copy and images have a background color. You may choose from any of our standard plaque colors, we can also accommodate most pms colors at no additional cost. There is additional cost for color matching.
A huge benefit of Etched & Engraved plaques is the ability to get greater detail with logos, especially those that have recessed lettering. There are many options for getting a logo onto your plaque at no additional cost. If you need a more detailed logo to be incorporated, then an etched insert is the perfect option.
Several Graphic Options
Incredible Detail
Etched Photo plaques are a great way to honor a loved one or person of importance. With a variety of portrait methods to choose from, there is sure to be one that fits your style and budget. High contrast photographs work best for etched images.
Include A Photo or Portrait
Recessed Image & Copy
Raised Image & Copy
Line Art
A very common way to make etched plaques is recessed text and graphics that are paint-filled.
Raised text or graphics means the background will be painted, leaving the text or graphics in the alloy color.
A sketch or drawing can be etched with fabulous results by reproducing a black and white line drawing.
Fonts
Colors
Mounting Options
Finishes
Add a sense of timelessness to your plaque by making it with solid bronze. Bronze plaques give your image and message a stoic, historic feel to them. Bronze is commonly used in boat craft due to its extremely powerful corrosion resistance. Many different manufacturers trust bronze for various applications due to its strength, its resilience, and its beauty.
Choose brass for a plaque that will resist corrosion and adds a classy and luxurious feel to your plaque with its golden shine. Being an alloy of copper, aluminum, silicon, and manganese makes brass very resilient to cracking and corrosion.
Stainless steel is an iron alloy mixed with chromium and nickel. Being based off of iron makes stainless steel one of the strongest metals we make plaques. Stainless steel also has a non porous surface, meaning no discoloration or warping over time.
Copper, with its unique reddish brown coloring, and its high durability and resistance to corrosion, is a great choice for a different kind of plaque. Humans have been creating things with copper for over 10,000 years. This is because copper is durable, beautiful metal.
With etched and engraved plaques, you have the freedom to customize it to your liking, there are no templates you need to follow. You can choose your finish (brushed or polished), your mounting method, text and paint color, as well as the clear coat used.