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Zinc, brass,
copper, stainless steel are all suitable for indoor or
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The Etching Process |
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After our staff of artists and
typesetters have taken your ideas and created a unique design
for your your individual situation, the etching process
begins. This process is accomplished by exposing an image on
the photo-sensitive surface of the metal.
The exposed metal is
then chemically etched to provide a crisp clear image. At this
stage the image can be etched into the metal, or the
background can be etched away from the image to create a
relief.
The etched plate is then sent to the painting, sanding and
finishing departments. Each step of the way, our skilled
craftsmen take pride in creating the best quality that our
customers have come to expect. |
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Magnesium |
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Another
material that is extremely popular, but limited
exclusively to interior use is magnesium. Magnesium has a
number of distinct advantages, it is lightweight, and
especially conductive to a sharp, crisp image to match the
original artwork. It can also be painted to match custom
colors.
The properties of magnesium allow us to achieve numerous
looks that can not be done with other metals. It is
available in the following thickness: .064, .118, .153,
and .250
Metal gauge .064 (1/16") is used for most items
mounted on wood up to 11"x14". With larger items you may
wish to use .118 gauge (1/8"). When metal is mounted
directly to a wall we recommend .153 (5/32") or .250
(1/4") metal thickness. When your desire is to produce a
plaque simulating a Bronze Casting, .250 (1/4") is highly
recommended. |
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Zinc, Brass, Copper and Stainless Steel |
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Zinc, brass,
copper and stainless steel are all different in
appearance, but similar in the etching process.
Zinc
Like magnesium, zinc holds highly detailed artwork with
precision and can be etched in the same manner as
magnesium. It is a heavy metal and highly suitable for
outdoor applications. Zinc is available in the following
thickness: .064, .125, .153 and .250
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
In brass, copper or stainless steel, we etch the material,
color fill and finish. For those who desire the image in
relief and the background etched away, we offer a natural
product with no paint fill but with a finish coat.
Brass is available in the following thickness: .020,
.032, .064, and .250
Copper is available in the following thickness: .064
Stainless steel is available in the following
thickness: .048 |
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Metal Photo |
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Metal Photo was developed to maintain its
integrity in extreme conditions for the US Navy. The image is
impregnated into the smooth metal surface creating a permanent
scratch resistant image. Very fine detail is available since
it is a "photo" type of process. Photographs, newspaper
clippings etc. are perfect for this type of process.
The selection of color is limited to black with gold, silver
and copper. It is available in the following thickness: .020,
.032, .063
Metal Photo is a very versatile material
which can be used indoors or outdoors. Check out these images
to see the detail available through this medium. |
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