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 Integrated Logos: We have 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
 Etched Emblems: The other method is to have the emblem/logo etched on a separate piece of metal and then attached to the plaque. This process has nearly no detail restrictions.
Available in Brass, Bronze, and Aluminum in varying gauges and dimensions Satin, Polished, as well as Oxidized and Patina Finishes are available Various standard and custom colors are available Various Straight and Beveled edges and Custom Borders are available Typical 8- 10 day production  Lead & Mercury Free Guaranteed for LIFE
Bronze Turquoise Patina
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Bronze Verde Patina |
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Polished Aluminum
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Polished Brass
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Polished Bronze
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Our etched plaques are made from virgin metal sheet stock that is always lead and mercury free. The chemical etching process allows us to reproduce even the most complex artwork onto the surface of the metal. When used in combination with cast and architectural plaque lines, our etched medallions and emblems provide the precision needed to accentuate the perfect plaque or marker.
With photo and line etching capabilities, we can turn your people's most precious photos and drawings into a magnificent marker that they and their families will treasure for generations.
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Available in Brass, Bronze, Copper and Stainless Steel in Varying gauges and dimensions
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Raised and Recessed graphics available
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Straight and Beveled edges available
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Typical 8-10 Day production
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Many standard options available
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Lead & Mercury Free
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Guaranteed For LIFE
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Available in sizes up to 4' x 8', (40" x 64" with raised copy or border) these panels  are designed for any exhibit or display uses where more permanency is required than traditional digital printing. Your pictures are printed on standalone metal panels or inserts that can be used in your architectural plaques.
We can also integrate raised borders, copy, or other graphical elements that you can blend with your image to produce stunning projects. Features include
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High resolution printing - up to 1200 dpi resolution using UV cured non-elastic inks
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Premium base materials
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Indoor / some exterior applications
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Abrasion resistant powder coat
 Custom ADA Architectural Plaques: Our ADA signs comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The symbols depicted on ADA signs meet Department of Transportation standards.
ADA plaques have raised characters with Braille.
Custom borders styles and corners are available.
Stock ADA Architectural Plaques: ADA directional signage offers beauty, style and compliance. Available in the standard 6" x 8" x .3125 or in your own custom design. Available in solid aluminum, bronze & brass.
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These are high quality directional plaques that seamlessly blend into the décor of a hotel or office building. They can also help people locate educational and interpretive information in a museum or cultural center.
The 4-Color Wayfinding Plaques Are Perfect For:
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Hotels
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Government Buildings / Schools / Universities
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Office Complexes
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Parks & Recreation Centers / Museums & Art Galleries
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Historic Sites / Theaters
Features include
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Sizes up to 40" by 64"
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ADA plaques have raised characters with Braille
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High resolution printing - up to 1200 dpi resolution using UV cured non-elastic inks
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high-grade aluminum
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Indoor / some exterior applications
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Coated with semi-gloss powder coat for maximum durability.
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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". (Approx. 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. Please make both the actual and the etched picture similar in cropping.
  Oval, Round & Rectangular Ceramic Inserts
Gemini’s 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.
Flat Relief  
An alternative to the expense and time-consuming process of a bas-relief plaque, Gemini’s 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 at 713-263-9900 or Toll Free 888-89SIGNS.
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Etched Plaques / Photo Etching
