Types of Brass and Engraving
Rotary Engraved
- OUTDOOR OK
- Deepest Engraving
- Paint Filled
Acid Etching
- OUTDOOR OK
- Deep Engraving
- Paint Filled
Sandblast Etching
- OUTDOOR OK
- Surface Engraving
- Paint Filled
Sublimation
- INDOOR OK
- Sublimation Print
- Full Colour
Rotary Engraved Brass
Rotary engraved brass is the traditional engraving method that engraves deep into the surface of Brass, creating a design or text that sits below the surface of the metal. This creates a permanent, high-quality mark that can be colour-filled with two-pack epoxy paint for added contrast.
Durability: 50 Years + | Will tarnish over time
Used For: Small plaques and labels, architectural signs, and memorial plaques
Look: Clean, recessed engraving with paint fill
Best For: Projects needing a high-class finish
Advantages: Excellent detail and depth of engraving, clean professional appearance
Price: $$$
Acid Etched Brass
Acid etching is a premium process that engraves into the surface of Brass, creating a design or text that sits below the surface of the metal. This creates a permanent, high-quality mark that can be colour filled with two-pack epoxy paint for added contrast.
Durability: 50 Years + | Scratch Resistant | Will tarnish over time
Used For: Premium plaques, architectural signs, and memorial plaques
Look: Clean, recessed engraving with paint fill
Best For: Projects needing a high-class finish
Advantages: Excellent detail and depth of engraving, clean professional appearance
Price: $$$
Sandblast Etching - BrassTone
Sandblast Etching with paint fill on gold-coloured BrassTone stainless steel creates a permanent surface etching, producing crisp, detailed results. This method offers a cost-effective alternative to acid etching and traditional Brass Plaques, delivering an elegant and lasting result ideal for plaques, signage, and commemorative panels.
Durability: 15 Years + | Scratch Resistant
Used For: Signs, commemorative plaques, labels, compliance plates,
Look: Brushed gold background with crisp, black paint-filled engraving
Best For: Long-lasting applications with a prestigious finish
Price: $$
Sublimated Brass
Sublimation involves applying a sub-surface full colour printed design onto specially coated brass. This process allows for photo-quality images, gradients, and vibrant colours that traditional engraving methods can’t achieve. It’s a great option for indoor signage. Not recommended for outdoor use as prolonged exposure will lead to fading.
Durability: Indoor Only | Scratch resistant | Chemical Resistant
Used For: Photo plaques, colourful indoor classy signage and labels, decorative panels
Look: Full-colour, high-resolution print on a satin Brass finish
Best For: Indoor use where colour and detail are important
Advantages: Rich, full-colour print for indoor use
Price: $
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