Etched Plaque

Precision and Detail, Etched in Excellence. At Buccacio Sculpture Services, our etched plaques offer unmatched intricacy, capturing fine details and delivering a refined, professional look. Perfect for commemorations, awards, and signage, they blend elegance with durability.

Bold Precision Etched Plaques

The etching process permits the exact reproduction of artwork for interior or exterior applications. Etchings provide a modern look that works in a variety of settings ranging from room identifiers to door panels Etched plaques are available in aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, muntz metal, zinc, and stainless steel. Buccacio Sculpture Services recommends etchings when you want your design to show intricate detail, text, and a contemporary look with exact reproduction of your artwork.

The etching process can also reproduce halftone photographs. Halftone portraits resemble newspaper photographs. These halftone photographic reproductions can be used as stand-alone products or be incorporated with any etched or cast plaque. Extremely detailed, beautiful, and crafted to last, etched plaques are the industry standard for quality, precision, and durability.

Finishes and Textures

ALUMINUM

Aluminum Association Standard: Alloy 6061
Standard-sized sheet:48” W x 96” L

Polished Aluminum

Satin Aluminum

Stainless Steel

Standard: Alloy 304
Optional: Alloy 316
Standard-sized sheet:48” W x 96” L

Satin 

Polished

Orbital

ZINC

Standard-sized sheet:24” W x 36” L
Available thickness: .064”, .125”, .153”

Bronzetone

Brasstone

Silvertone

Two Color Tone

COMMERCIAL BRONZE

Copper Development Association Alloy C22000; 90% Copper, 10% Zinc
Standard-sized sheet:48” W x 96” L

Dark Oxidized Commercial Bronze

Light Oxidized Commercial Bronze

Medium  Commercial Bronze

Satin Oxidized Commercial Bronze

BRASS

Copper Development Association Alloy C26000; 70% Copper, 30% Zinc
Standard-sized sheet:36” W x 96” L

Satin
Brass

Polished
Brass

Medium Oxidized Brass

Light Oxidized
Brass

Dark Oxidized
Brass

Copper

Polished
Copper

Satin
Copper

Medium Oxidized Copper

Light Oxidized
Copper

Dark Oxidized
Copper

MUNTZ

Copper Development Association Alloy C28000; 60% Copper, 40% Zinc
Standard-sized sheet:48” W x 96” L

Satin
Muntz

Polished
Muntz

Medium Oxidized Muntz

Light Oxidized
Muntz

Dark Oxidized
Muntz

Colors 

These Colors & Coatings are either recommended for bronze or for aluminum. Custom-matched colors are a $110 additional (minimum) charge and require the PMS Color Matching System numerical designations.

Colors

Black

White

Light Bronze M-311

Medium Bronze M-312

Dark Bronze M-313

Golden Bronze M-40

Light Grey M-5

Medium Grey M-8

Dark Grey M-10

Ivory M-58

Cream M-71

Beige M-65

Green M-38

Orange M-102

Red M-107

Dark Red M-115

Maroon M-118

Dark Brown

Light Blue M-20

Medium Blue M-25

Dark Blue M-28

GRAPHICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Here are six ways your etched metal signage can appear along with their specifications.

ARTWORK

The etching process creates plaques with two levels of graphics – recessed and raised.

ETCHING DEPTH

Depths may range from .010″ to .020″ depending upon size, detail of artwork and material selected.

HALFTONE

Halftone photographs have a shallow etching depth of .003″ to .007″. The photo must be 300 dpi.

RECESSED GRAPHICS

In-filled with a painted color. Brass alloys may be chemically oxidized to appear darker.

RAISED GRAPHICS

Background painted or chemically oxidized, depending upon the material. Small lettering with fine serifs is not recommended.

STENCIL CUT GRAPHICS

Ideal for signage with dissimilar metals. Requires backlighting or it exposes the installation wall. Also used for the accurate placement of holes and cut-out areas.

Mounting

DOUBLE-FACED TAPE

Double-Faced Tape
Provided upon request.

SILICONE MOUNT

Provided upon request. Recommended with double-faced tape.

 

RECESSED GRAPHICS

In-filled with a painted color. Brass alloys may be chemically oxidized to appear darker.

 

 

RAISED GRAPHICS

Background painted or chemically oxidized, depending upon the material. Small lettering with fine serifs is not recommended.

 

STUD MOUNT

Recommended for concealed mounting to solid walls. Standard length for threaded studs is 11⁄2”. Custom lengths available. Back of etching is drilled and tapped if plaque is 1⁄4” or thicker. Studs are spot welded on the back if plaque is less than 1⁄4” thick. Studs are not recommended on 1⁄16” thickness or less due to “dimpling.”

 

STENCIL CUT GRAPHICS

Ideal for signage with dissimilar metals. Requires backlighting or it exposes the installation wall. Also used for the accurate placement of holes and cut-out areas.

 

Borders and Edges

Classic, contemporary, and Ornamental borders to complement your signage.

CORNERS

90° is standard unless otherwise specified.

The standard radius is 1/2″ unless otherwise specified.

EDGES

90° is standard unless otherwise specified.

The standard bevel is 45° and is applied to one-half the material thickness. Not available on 1/16″ thickness.

Examples of Etched Plaque Projects