Doing Engraved Plaques Right
Honor and pride in a plate of metal. That is what engraved
plaques are. Years of service or a great accomplishment will
never fade away due to these precious mementos. They may not be
pricey, but they truly are precious. And they always stand the
test of time.
1. Plaque History
Engraved plaques have been around since man put his hand to work
on metal sheets. Before paper ever became the common choice for
writing, man has always put his history in words. His choice of
material was usually stone, papyrus, and metal. Special
occasions called for special stationery, and the stationery of
that era would always be a special metal. Hence were born the
earliest plaques.
The word plaque comes from the 19th century French word that
means ornamental plate or tablet. They are often made of thin
sheets of semi precious metals and are usually given to
appreciate an accomplishment of individuals or groups.
2. What Are Plaques?
A commemorative plaque is usually a flat, decorative plate that
is affixed to a wall. It often marks a significant person or
event. In most countries, places with historical significance
are often marked by bronze plaques. Most memorials in the United
States are marked by plaques that tell the story of the
significance of that place. And many of these plaques have been
there for countless generations.
These plaques are made using a variety of metals
- Wood - Steel - Anodized aluminum - Brass - Bronze - Acrylic
laminate - Other materials
3. Plaque Ideas
If you are looking for something to commemorate an achievement,
or a special event, look no further than engraved plaques to do
the job. These plaques may be for your spouse, your children, or
your friends. Engraved plaques are works of art and are a
beautiful, beautiful way to celebrate a great occasion. And the
kicker is, they are relatively inexpensive! You could even have
them mass produced for a group of people or for a company and it
still wouldn't take too much time or money.
4. Machining Methods
- Hand Engraved This is an exotic art. For generations upon
generations, the fine art of hand engraving has been passed down
carefully. Today's artisans bear the artistry of many hundreds
of years of skill. Hand engraved plaques may be pricey, but they
are an authentic and rustic way of commemorating any occasion.
- Machine Engraved The art of hand engraving has been largely
replaced by machines. These machines engrave words and images
accurately and effortlessly. Nevertheless, these machines still
need skilled artisans to operate them. Plaques that result from
such are also beautiful works of art
- Laser Engraved Engraving is an old but respected art, but
today's customers demand clear detail in the engravings. Using a
high-power laser, engraving has now because simple yet
beautiful. Laser engraving has truly changed the face of
engraved plaques. It allows for the production of beautiful
high-definition plaques. This process uses narrow-beam laser
that creates high-detail images. The beams in question can be up
to 4 millionths of an inch in diameter. This makes laser
engraving a precision art and allows the engraver to burn in
text, pictures and other high-detail elements on the plaque.
Laser engraving for plaques is suitable for the following plaques
- Academic or sports achievements - Graduation - Signage -
Donor's plaques - Building markers - Retirement - Other plaques