Dedication Plaques

Dedication plaques are lasting mementos that commemorate an achievement or occasion or define the memory of a loved one. A bronze plaque can be made of bronze polished, buffed, etched or antiqued. A dedication plaque will commemorate an occasion or a person’s achievements. It is a wonderful way to recognize a lifetime’s work or dedication or donation to a charity or service club.

A dedication plaque can award achievement or celebrate the life of a loved one. They can be awarded for achievement, academic achievement or for recognition of a life. They can be sculpted artworks that stand alone or they can be set in walls or floors or on wooden bases or can be an exterior dedication plaque.

A ship dedication plaque will show its place of origin, maker, size style and designer of the vessel. They are most often in bronze and will be bolted to the bulk head wall. They can name the vessel and where it was launched and the date of the launch.

A bronze dedication plaque should not be cleaned without knowing if its patina is genuine. Consult a jeweler or sculptor if in doubt. Some bronzes are worth more with the patina left in place.

Dedication plaques can incorporate designs as well as words. The use of a laser etching device will be used to create a design as chosen by the client. The work of the jeweler will be to make sure the spacing font and designs are correct and will fit the plaque chosen. Once the words are etched into the plaque surface then the plaque should be treated to protect it from the elements.

Specialty rooms can be given plaques of dedication if they have been used for important functions or opened by dignitaries. If asked to decide on a room dedication plaque wording take time to choose words carefully, keeping the reason for the dedication in mind at all times. Wording for dedication plaque or plaques needs to be in keeping with the function of the dedication.

House dedication plaques come in all sizes with beveled edges and lacquered surfaces. Bronze and aluminum house dedication plaques can be etched or set on a base. The mixture of two different textures and materials works well with modern designs.

Religious dedication plaques are a dignified means of showing recognition of achievement of a religious nature. Churches will have walls of dedication plaques where they have their memorial walls and or gardens of remembrance.