How are cast bronze plaques made?

Cast plaques are created using liquid, molten metal. Bronze is the most popular metal used at our studio. The metal is poured into a mold and cooled to create a solid plaque. Cast plaques typically have raised lettering and graphics, a raised border and a recessed background with a subtle background texture.

What is the best metal for a plaque?

The best materials for an engraved plaque are bronze, brass and stainless steel, which are metal alloys. These alloys are all notable for their strength, hardness and corrosion resistance. Granite, marble, glass and aluminium are also used for memorial and commemorative plaques.

How expensive is bronze casting?

The process, from the creation of the mould to the casting until the patinating and finishing touches, requires several labourers. Bronze sculptures also take months to get done depending on how complicated and large it is. So if you want one made, be ready to spend around $10,000 to $100,000.

How do you manufacture bronze?

Bronze was made by heating the metals tin and copper and mixing them together. As the two metals melted, they combined to form liquid bronze.

What is a cast bronze plaque?

A cast bronze plaque is a plaque cast in a sand mold and made from molten bronze ingots. All of our bronze dedication plaques, bronze donor plaques, and bronze memorial plaques are sculpted right on site to ensure the highest quality design and ensure any changes and adjustments can be made the same day or the next day.

Where can I buy the best bronze plaque?

International Bronze Plaque Co. – The Best Plaques Since 1936 What Type of Plaque are You Looking for? International Bronze Plaque Company is a family-owned and operated business since 1936. We specialize in manufacturing genuine cast bronze plaques and cast aluminum plaques.

Are your bronze dedication plaques sculpted on site?

All of our bronze dedication plaques, bronze donor plaques, and bronze memorial plaques are sculpted right on site to ensure the highest quality design and ensure any changes and adjustments can be made the same day or the next day. All of our custom designs feature bas-relief or full-round sculpting.

Why choose Franklin bronze plaques?

In the meantime, we appreciate your continued support and business. Franklin Bronze Plaques is a manufacturer of cast bronze and aluminum plaques, specializing in truly distinctive and affordable products custom-made to our customers’ specifications.