Integrated Logos & Emblems

Gemini has the capability to add a custom emblem or logo to your plaque in two different ways; The plaque can be made with the emblem/logo as part of the plaque. Detail is somewhat limited by the manufacturing process. The second way is a separate etched piece attached to your plaque. This process has nearly no detail restrictions. However, additional charges will apply.

Integrated Logos

Double Sided Plaques

Large Return Plaques

34″ x 58″ maximum.

Double Sided Plaques

26″ x 50″ maximum.

Rejuvenate Your Plaques

After years of exposure your plaque will show signs of aging. Bronze plaques will begin to patina, while aluminum plaques will lose their raw aluminum appearance and will begin to have an oxide skin on the surface of all exposed aluminum. If you would like to bring back to life your existing plaque with a fresh background coating with new brushed satin raised copy – our rejuvenation program may be for you. Please call us and send us a photograph of your plaque’s current state, because not all plaques can undergo this treatment. Typically, rejuvenation is 50% of the price of a new plaque, but may vary depending on plaque material, condition, age and origin of manufacture.

Letter Styles

Above are some of the most common type styles seen on plaques today. You can choose from these or any standard other type style. NOTE: Times New Roman, Bookman Old Style & Myriad can be made as small as 1/4″ all upper case or 3/8″ upper/lower case.

Military & Government Seals

We offer special pricing on bronze and aluminum cast seals in the most common military and government designs, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine, as well as state seals.

Seals

Additional Options

Other seals can be manufactured at the seal pricing with an additional pattern charge.

Multi-color seals can also be produced with an additional charge. Contact Specialty Engraving at 1-770-448-3386 or email us for more information about available seal designs and options.

Portrait Options
	Bas Relief We start with a photograph. Although we can use almost any quality photograph, the better the image the better the modeling effort. Remember, the finished image will be an artists interpretation of this photograph. An image of this clay model is sent to you via email for your comments or approval. When approved, the clay model is used for the bronze and aluminum casting process. The bas relief is mechanically attached to the plaque background. Standard overall height of 6″ to 9″ with a finished depth of 3/4″ to 1″. (6 week lead time.)
	Etched The etching process allows you to forever replicate your photograph, line drawing or complex artwork. This method utilizes a halftone dot pattern made from a 50-line screen. Halftone portraits resemble newspaper photographs, and have visible dot patterns. The etched, recessed dots are black ink filled to contrast with the satin finished metal background. The best photographs for halftone etched portraits have high contrast tones with bright white areas, dense black areas and minimal grey tones. Photos that are monotone or have muted colors will produce poor halftone etchings. Halftone etchings are available in stainless steel, bronze, brass & copper.
	Oval, Round & Rectangular Ceramic Inserts Our ceramic inserts use a standard-sized blank as its base. A photograph is scanned at high 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. Contact us for a complete list of sizes and shapes available. (6 week lead time.)
	Flat Relief An alternative to the expense and time-consuming process of a bas-relief plaque, our Flat Relief plaques are able to reproduce a two-dimensional casting that is attached to an architectural or cast plaque. The process starts with a good quality photograph or illustration from which our craftsmen create a black and white rendering. Suitable for interior or exterior applications, they perfectly fit the bill when your project requires a portrait but the budget won’t allow for Bas-Relief. Call for quote.
	PhotoRelief A seamless blend of casting and photography, PhotoRelief™ is perfectly suited for unique signage, historical markers, or any plaque that tells a story with words and pictures. Through our innovative technologies, we can use one photograph or several to create a simple and elegant plaque or a breathtaking collage.
	Giclee Print on Metal Panel Giclée is the term for high quality reproductions of works of art utilizing high resolution ink jet printers. This process is now developed for your images on stand alone metal panels or as inserts into your architectural plaques. Using UV cured non-elastic inks at up to 1200 dpi resolution. The combination of our high resolution printing, abrasion resistant powdercoat, and premium base materials result in a “picture perfect” product that is excellent for all indoor applications and even some exterior ones.