Plaques provide an attractive and weatherproof way to honor people, recognize donors or dedicate a building. Plaques can be placed on doors, exterior and interior building walls or benches and display your message prominently.
Etched plaques use a chemical engraving process to produce text and design elements with raised surface areas, and generally take four weeks or more for production.
Metal
Metal plaques can be seen throughout cemeteries and museums as well as for business signage purposes. These weather proof signs provide an effective way to promote your company, show a diploma or award, commemorate an historic event or person, and more.
Solid bronze plaques are timeless classics, offering elegance and resilience for outdoor applications. We also provide etched aluminum, stainless steel and brass that each have their own distinct appearance and feel while all being resistant to the elements.
No matter if it’s to commemorate an employee or significant life event, or just need an easy to read directional sign for outdoor purposes – our skilled staff has you covered with an elegant plaque solution! Together we can customize one specifically tailored to meet your requirements.
If you prefer more classic designs, we offer photo relief plaques. This technique combines casting and photography into an elegant plaque that tells your story in style.
Giclee (zhee-clay) printing offers another solution if you desire full color on your plaque. This method uses UV-Cured non-elastic inks at up to 1200dpi resolution to directly print onto its surface – perfect if your application calls for full portraits but your budget prohibits bas-relief designs.
When traditional plaques don’t quite do it for you, we also specialize in intricate sculptures. From full figures to statues, we can help your vision come to life as a beautiful bronze plaque for any special event or milestone.
If your bronze or aluminum plaque is showing signs of wear-and-tear such as oxidation, discoloration or loss of detail- we offer rejuvenation services at 50% of the cost of replacing it. Typically costing 50% less than new plaques we will remove the old finish before providing fresh background coating as well as new raised copy with brushed satin satin surface texture – contact us for details and pricing!
Stone
No matter the occasion – be it public space dedication or individual memorialization with stone plaques – we can create an exquisite tribute that stands the test of time. Our outdoor plaques are constructed using high quality materials designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and environmental elements; additionally we can add personalized messages, pictures or details that make each plaque truly a personal tribute for your loved ones.
Decorative stone plaques can be an elegant way to welcome guests, mark building history and welcome visitors alike. We offer various stone options including granite and natural slate that will meet the requirements of any project. Our stone plaques can be engraved with raised or recessed copy with various border styles available, or our photo relief plaques combine casting and photography into telling an everlasting story through photographs.
Most of our stone plaques are stud mounted. We have used this tried and true mounting method for over 42 years to secure plaques to walls. To do this, the back of each plaque is tapped and drilled to accept a threaded stud that’s screwed into place – hardware for which is taped onto the packing material included with your order. Alternatively, flush mount anodized aluminum options are also available as anodized aluminum options come with flush mounting hardware attached directly into it. We offer many more mounting solutions if necessary so please feel free to reach out if any type of plaque is best suited to you or someone you know.
Stake
Outdoor plaques mounted on stakes are ideal for locations where it may be desired to move the plaque from time to time, such as garden dedications and tree memorials, without it needing to remain permanently in one spot. Our cast aluminum stake mounted plaques feature an elegant raised double border and recessed area suitable for custom engraving of outdoor signage inserts – plus they come complete with 24″ aluminum stakes!
Metal Designs offers bronze and cast aluminum plaques which can be mounted to stakes for easy dedication of park benches, trees and garden areas in memory of loved ones or to honor someone for their contributions to society. Metal Designs’ stake-mounted plaques make an ideal way to recognize an individual or an organization for their hard work or contributions made toward society or organization.
A stake is a stick with one end pointed upward that can be driven into the ground as a marker or part of a fence for marking, fencing, or supporting plants and flowers. A stake can also refer to an execution post used as Joan of Arc was bound; alternatively it can refer to any risky venture such as betting on football games; betting against someone or investing money into any event such as that one might call “staking out on.” Our outdoor plaques have been engineered to endure all climates and climate conditions with ease while staying durable designs made to last through any climate conditions while our outdoor plaques boast exceptional longevity!
Etched/Engrave
Metal plaques with etched/engraved art can be an effective way to draw the public’s eye towards your business or building. Highly durable and offering various colors options, metal plaques are highly popular options when it comes to public art installations or honoring someone special or an event; additionally, they make great directional signs in public areas and memorial grave markers thanks to their long lasting durability.
Etching creates a subtle contrast between the words or artwork engraved into metal and its background surface, adding depth and beauty to your finished product. Engraved metal also comes in different thicknesses so you can find one to suit both your project needs and budget.
Personalizing a plaque has never been easier! Select from an extensive array of backgrounds, text styles and fonts, border options and border finishes – such as brushed, polished, natural patina and oxidized finishes – as well as customized colors of letters to find something to match any unique theme or style you have in mind.
Custom photo engraved memorial plaques can also be created as gifts or to recognize donors, available in granite, marble and wood materials for optimal effect. Each material offers different textures that add depth and visual interest to the plaque itself; you can even select special borders to highlight engraving or text borders to suit your design preferences. If you require assistance or guidance with designing the plaque itself, a Hedberg Home customer service representative is on hand to provide free quote estimates and mockup designs of your plaque design.