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Commemorative Plaques for Royal Unveilings
June 14, 2021 < Back to blog menuTHE PRIDE OF STONE SIGNCOMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES FOR ROYAL UNVEILINGHere at Stone Sign Co, we have had the pleasure of crafting many bespoke commemorative plaques for Royal unveilings. From elaborate opening ceremonies to the...
Case Study: Portland Limestone
March 26, 2021 < Back to blog menuCASE STUDY:PORTLAND LIMESTONEHere at Stone Sign Co, we work with a variety of beautiful natural stones to create our bespoke plaques. Perhaps one of our best loved is Portland Limestone, a beautiful stone that has been used as...
The Haçienda Custom Plaques
Nov 02, 2020 < Back to blog menuTHE UNKNOWN PLEASURES OF GREY GRANITEThe Haçienda Custom PlaquesStone Sign Company were recently contacted by a client to recreate the door sign from the famous Manchester club, The Haçienda. The Haçienda was a notorious music...
St Fagans Cattery Custom Business Plaque
March 12, 2021 < Back to blog menuThe Wonders Of Bespoke DesignSt Fagans Cattery Custom Business PlaqueStone Sign Company were recently contacted by a client to create two custom business plaques for the exterior of their building. St Fagans Cattery in Cardiff...
How to Plan an Unveiling Ceremony for a Commemorative Plaque
March 05, 2021 < Back to blog menuA STONE SIGN GUIDEHOW TO PLAN AN UNVEILING FOR A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUEA commemorative plaque can be the most effective way to honour our history, serving as a visible celebration of a building, life, or event. Holding a...
Case study: 23.5ct Gold Leaf Gilding
Feb 18, 2021 < Back to blog menuCASE STUDY:23.5ct Gold Leaf GildingThere is no better way to create a beautifully bespoke plaque than to include pure 23.5ct English gold leaf gilded inscription. Presenting a truly magnificent finish, a gilded business sign or...
Which Font Should I Choose for My House Sign?
Feb 05, 2021 < Back to blog menuA Stone Sign GuideWHICH FONT SHOULD I CHOOSE FOR MY HOUSE SIGN?Whether you are looking for a simple house number sign or a grand plaque displaying your house name, it is important to ensure that your home can be easily...
The History Of Portland Stone
Jan 22, 2021 < Back to blog menuA STONE SIGN GUIDETHE HISTORY OF PORTLAND STONE150 MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKINGOf all the quality natural materials we work with, Portland Stone may well be the most famous. Used in the construction of many notable buildings...
Logo Engraving for Stone Business Signs
Jan 14, 2021 < Back to blog menuA STONE SIGN GUIDE LOGO ENGRAVING FOR STONE BUSINESS SIGNS All businesses know how vital first impressions are. Important clients and prospective employees will see the outside of your office before they see the inside, so why...