Perfect for memorials, dedications, historical markers or any special occasion is the Custom Ceramic Photo Insert Aluminum Plaque.
This plaque is made of high-quality precision-tooled aluminum and coated for outdoor use. Designed for text and a ceramic photo insert with a high degree of personalization.
Don‘t see the size you want? Email us at [email protected] with your needs and we‘ll get you a custom quote.
FEATURES
* High
quality precision tooled aluminum
* Made in
8-10 business days from draft approval. Proof available in 3-7 days.
* One free
draft. Additional charge for more drafts.
* No setup
fees.
* No
charge per character.
* Holds up
to 1,200 letters, depending upon the size.
* Depth of
plaque is 5/16"
* Several
mounting options
* Standard
border styles available
* Brushed
finish
* Broad
selection of font styles
*
Available in brushed aluminum or in color
*
Placement: Outdoors and Indoors
* Lifetime
guarantee
FINISH: Brushed aluminum.
Plaque faces are
stroke-sanded with baked enamel background before being clear coated and oven
baked with a two part hardened acrylic polyurethane. Generally, these are used
for memorials, dedication plaques, or signage. This finish is not recommended
for coastal areas.
SIZE:
If you already know
the size of plaque you want, simply select that size. If you haven't decided on
a size, a general guideline is:
Count the
number of letters and spaces and divide by 4. This will give you a typical
plaque size in square inches. For example, 400 letters and spaces divided by 4
is 100 square inches. So a 10" x 10" plaque would work. We offer
custom sizes as well.
Text: (See Memorial Text Suggestions or our other
plaques for text ideas.)
A maximum
of 1200 characters can be
placed on the Standard Aluminum plaque.
Lettering Style: Fonts
Several
font styles are available. See Details tab for samples. The minimum letter size is 1/4" if the
text is in ALL CAPS or 3/8" size if the text is in Upper and lower case.
The larger the plaque, the larger the letters. The minimum size ensures that
your plaque will be legible.
Borders: Borders
Single and double lines available.
Mounting Options: Mounting
There are
several options for displaying your plaque. Custom aluminum plaques can
be mounted on a wall or flat surface or they can be mounted on a stake or post.
(Although the link shows Bronze method, the same applies to custom aluminum.)
Rosettes: Rosette Styles
Rosettes
are decorative covers used to conceal the screw head in each corner. These can
be used with Type B, Type C and Type D mounting. (Although the link shows
Bronze method, the same applies to custom aluminum.)
Artwork: Free Artwork Available
Depending upon the
space remaining on the plaque after the text is entered, a graphic can be
added. Custom artwork (such as a raised logo) is available at an extra
charge. Due to the amount of work involved, artwork is $24 if the order
is cancelled after proof is received.
Ceramic Inserts: Ceramic
Inserts
Ceramic inserts use a
standard-sized blank as its base. A photograph is scanned at 1200 dpi
resolution and a digital transfer is produced and applied to the blank. A clear
glaze is applied over this transfer and the insert is fired in a kiln. The
plaque and ceramic have a lifetime guarantee. If you want to use a ceramic
insert, please provide a sharp, clear photo at the highest resolution possible.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
Care and Maintenance of Plaques