Engraved Plaques & Signs - Brass, Aluminium, Wood, Stainless Steel

Materials for Engraving

When thinking about engraved plaques one tends to think of brass. Whilst this is a fantastic material for plaques and signs, it does need regular polishing. In our engraving workshop at The Sign Maker we have many other materials we are able to use for engraved plaques and signs.  The large corian sign to the right is a good example of a maintenance free engraved sign.

Click on the links below for lots more possibilities, information and prices. Call us 01769 561186 if you need some help.

Made to Measure Quality Brass Plaques
This top quality engravers brass is available in three thickness - 1.5mm, 2mm & 3mm. A plaque can be up to any size up to 24" (600mm). Lettering can simple be engraved or providing the letters are at least 10mm in height they can be in-filled with one of our standard colours. Backing boards are available if required in a variety of timbers. We also engrave many traditional Brass Memorial Plaques often used on benches or on a tree stake as a grave marker

Engraved Brass Signs - Stock Sizes - For Fastest Delivery
Although we are happy to cut the brass to any size we have found that there are certain size plaques which are ordered more often. We now keep these sizes ready-cut  in 1.5mm brass, along with  finished backing boards should they be required.  It is possible using stock sizes and the priority service to send out simple deep engraved unpainted plaques in one working day and painted filled plaques within three working days. Let us know the date you need it for

Brass House Signs
These can be cut to any size and are made from 2mm or 3mm brass. They are available with or without backing boards .Lettering is available in a wide range of fonts.

Laser Engraved Brass
One usually expects to see a brass plaque which is deep engraved and painted. However there are times when small text or images with fine detail are required. This is where the latest technologies of the laser comes into play. Although not engraved into the metal the lettering is just as permanent and actually tougher than the metal beneath.

Anodisal Aluminium - Black, Blue, Red Green, Gold
The anodisal aluminium has a tough baked gloss finish. The letters are engraved through this finish to show the silver / white surface beneath. As we use a laser for this process the lettering can be very small if it is required. We can also use very detailed images including line drawings and even good quality photos.

Stone-Like Corian Plaques
A modern material with a cold stone like finish. It is very durable, fade proof and virtually maintenance free. It comes in a variety of stone finishes including slate and in two thickness. It also has the advantage of being able to engrave and paint-fill, smaller letters than you can with brass or laminate. Letters can be paint filled with black, white, silver, gold or blue.

Chemically Etched Steel, Bronze and Brass
Ideal for small text, images with fine detail or if several colours are needed. The main benefit of chemical etching over engraving is no mechanical stress to the material and no cutter marks as the unwanted material is removed by chemicals leaving clear sharp flat surface detail. Not as cost effective for small signs unless there is a large amount of text.

Aluminium Nameplate
The silver anodised aluminium is ideal for the more contemporary nameplate and has the advantage of being tarnish free. It can be engraved in a range of fonts looks very stylish if mounted on a wooden backing board. The letters are best in-filled with black or blue.

Desk Name Plate
Classic top quality engraved brass or modern anodised aluminium on a solid wood bar. Personalise the desk name plate sign to suit your situation. You choose the font, the layout and if you like, we can even include an image.

Deep Engraved Stainless Steel
More expensive than other materials, but becoming ever more popular. Easy maintenance. As with the brass, aluminium and acrylic, logos can be included and they can be supplied with or without backing boards. A slightly cheaper alternative with the advantage of being able to use very small text is Laser Engraved Stainless Steel

Laser Engraved Stainless Steel
These tough and maintenance free stainless steel plates can be used in many situations where small text or detailed artwork is required.. Even good quality photos can be used. Although not engraved into the metal the lettering is permanent and as tough as the metal beneath.

Engraved Acrylic Laminate
These signs outdoor information signs and name plates. They are very durable - made from 2 ply exterior grade flexible acrylic which is weather proof and UV resistant. The letters are engraved through the first layer of laminate to show the colour underneath. They can also be used for Maintenance Free House Signs and Low Cost House Numbers

Laminate Memorial Plaque
These signs are ideal for maintenance free memorial plaques. The letters are engraved through the first layer of laminate to show the colour underneath. The silver and black looks very appropriate, especially if mounted on a wooden backing board.

Black Anodised Aluminium
These plaques are ideal for memorial plaques as they look smart and are are maintenance free. They are made from 1.5mm black anodised aluminium. The letters are engraved through the black layer of laminate to show the silver colour underneath.

There is also a good range of backing boards, wooden crosses and lots of tree stakes to choose from

Laser Engraved Self Adhesive Foil
These foil labels are perfect for tough conditions. They are created with a laser and are available in a number of colour options. The material is self adhesive, flexible and conformable and is resistant to water, abrasives and solvents. This makes it ideal for difficult  or exposed situations. They can be also used over existing plaques.

Tactile / Braille
Tactile signs are used by people with sight impairment. They have raised letters and symbols that can be easily felt with the fingertips and look very attractive at the same time. Each sign also has braille letters.

Engraved Wood Veneer
Real Wood Veneers - Oak, Maple, Ash and Cherry - on Black Core - Ideal for Hotels, Offices, Department Stores, Shops and Doctors Surgeries, Interior use only - 9mm thickness

Engraved Solid Wood
Our engraved wooden signs are very elegant and very beautiful. Signs made from wood feel very natural and are often more appropriate to use than the rather formal engraved metal.

Oval Round & Heart Shaped Wood
These beautiful plaques can be made in a variety of sizes using Oak or Iroko. For outside use Iroko is often considered preferable as it is full of oil. Oak is also used as it is very beautiful but must be well maintained to stay looking at its best. Wording and images are engraved into the wood using our latest laser technology. The results are simply stunning..