Faux cast bronze plaques

[Chuck Peterson]

Hi Folks. Been a while.

There once was a company that made plaques that simulated cast bronze at maybe half the cost. They look very much like the real thing except if you tap on them you can tell they are plastic. I'm looking for something about 1/4" thick x 10 x 20". My customer doesn't want to spend $600 and as long as it looks like one and lasts a few years she will be happy. I have been happy with Gemini cast or routed plaques but the budget just isn't there on this one. Any ideas?

 

[visual800]

Routed 3/4 pvc and painted. We have done it and came damn close as long as you didnt tap it. It push comes to shove thats what we would do

 

[Techman]

Get some MDF.. route it an dseal it with shellac.
Get some bronze Sculpt Nevau and coat it. Looks exactly like the real thing.,
spend about 30 bux,, make about $300

http://www.sculptnouveau.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=42

 

[John Butto]

Hi Folks. Been a while.

There once was a company that made plaques that simulated cast bronze at maybe half the cost. They look very much like the real thing except if you tap on them you can tell they are plastic. I'm looking for something about 1/4" thick x 10 x 20". My customer doesn't want to spend $600 and as long as it looks like one and lasts a few years she will be happy. I have been happy with Gemini cast or routed plaques but the budget just isn't there on this one. Any ideas?

That company was in NJ s and had bought some things from them maybe 15 years ago. Tried finding them a couple of years ago and they are no longer in business.

 

[CanuckSigns]

There is a company up here that makes them from plastic resin, they look identical to cast bronze, but cost a fair bit less.

they are pretty light, so I don't think shipping would cost too much

www.fusioncast.com

 

[SignManiac]

There is a company up here that makes them from plastic resin, they look identical to cast bronze, but cost a fair bit less.

they are pretty light, so I don't think shipping would cost too much

www.fusioncast.com

great link. Bookmarking this one

 

[ThinkRight]

Maybe someone in Wi can find out where these are made .I see them on all the new chillers.
They can't cost too much.

 

[Donny7833]

http://atlassignsandplaques.com

This is my neighbor. Her website shows stock items, but she'll do custom work, just give her a call.

It's metal coated HDU.

 

[Chuck Peterson]

Thank you! I will check into these tomorrow

 

[letterman7]

http://atlassignsandplaques.com

This is my neighbor. Her website shows stock items, but she'll do custom work, just give her a call.

It's metal coated HDU.

Interesting... her's is just like Fusioncast's stuff..

 

[Techman]

here is another mdf with metal coating.
Sculpt nuveau

 

[J Hill Designs]

his poor knuckles!

here is another mdf with metal coating.
Sculpt nuveau


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[Gino]

his poor knuckles!

Knuckles ?? I thought it was two molars and the guy was a dentist.

 

[chester215]

I saw this stuff at one of the Vegas sign shows. I was pretty impressed.

http://www.luminore.com/default.aspx

 

[beaulaland]

There is a company up here that makes them from plastic resin, they look identical to cast bronze, but cost a fair bit less.

they are pretty light, so I don't think shipping would cost too much

www.fusioncast.com

Anyone know what happen to this company or a company that makes faux Bronze plastic signs that look like bronze plaques ? thanks

 

[VizualVoice]

is there still a market for this sort of thing? I've been playing with casting resins lately and that coupled with a CNC carving could be doable, using mica powders to metallize it.

 

[Zendavor Signs]

Gemini started making acrylic plaques recently

 

[SignEST]

If you want something like these, contact Decosign in Canada BC. They are a small movie industry supply shop. Guy to talk to is David. They have experience with gold leaf as well if you wish to be a bit more authentic. Say you got the contact from Eddy if you want to encourage him to buy me a free meal in the future !

 

[beaulaland]

Anyone know what happen to this company or a company that makes faux Bronze plastic signs that look like bronze plaques ? thanks

Anyone know what happen to this company or a company that makes faux Bronze plastic signs that look like bronze plaques ? thanks

I can't pull up that web site !

 

[beaulaland]

Gemini started making acrylic plaques recently

Oh great, I'll try, Thanks Fay