Integrated Logos

Gemini has the capability to add a custom emblem or logo to your plaque in two different ways; The plaque can be made with the emblem/logo as part of the plaque. Detail is somewhat limited by the manufacturing process. (free of charge)

Etched Emblems

The other method is to have the emblem/logo etched on a separate piece of metal and then attached to the plaque. This process has nearly no detail restrictions. However, additional charges will apply. (call for quote)

Large Return Plaques

34" x 58" maximum.

Double Sided Plaques

26" x 50" maximum.

Luminescent Plaques

Gemini Luminescent Plaques use special photoluminescent paint to light up your plaques or markers without the use of electricity. Designed for safety and directional signage, these glow-in-the-dark products are plainly visible even in the darkest conditions. Made from our high-grade aluminum, Gemini Luminescent Plaques will last for many years.

Letter Styles

Above are some of the most common typestyles seen on plaques today. You can choose from these or any standard Gemini typestyle (click here). NOTE: Times New Roman, Bookman Old Style & Myriad can be made as small as 1/4" all upper case or 3/8" upper/lower case.

Portrait Options

Bas Relief

We start with a photograph. Although we can use almost any quality photograph, the better the image the better the modeling effort. Remember, the finished image will be an artists interpretation of this photograph. An image of this clay model is sent to you via email for your comments or approval. When approved, the clay model is used for the bronze and aluminum casting process. The bas relief is mechanically attached to the plaque background. Standard overall height of 6" to 9" with a finished depth of 3/4" to 1". (6 week lead time.) View Aluminum

Etched

The etching process allows you to forever replicate your photograph, line drawing or complex artwork. This method utilizes a halftone dot pattern made from a 50-line screen. Halftone portraits resemble newspaper photographs, and have visible dot patterns. The etched, recessed dots are black ink filled to contrast with the satin finished metal background. The best photographs for halftone etched portraits have high contrast tones with bright white areas, dense black areas and minimal grey tones. Photos that are monotone or have muted colors will produce poor halftone etchings. Halftone etchings are available in stainless steel, bronze, brass & copper.

Oval, Round & Rectangular Ceramic Inserts

Gemini’s ceramic inserts use a standard-sized blank as its base. A photograph is scanned at high resolution and a digital transfer is produced and applied to the blank. A clear glaze is applied over this transfer and the insert is fired in a kiln. Click here for complete list of sizes and shapes available. (6 week lead time.)

Flat Relief

An alternative to the expense and time-consuming process of a bas-relief plaque, Gemini’s Flat Relief plaques are able to reproduce a two-dimensional casting that is attached to an architectural or cast plaque. The process starts with a good quality photograph or illustration from which our craftsmen create a black and white rendering. Suitable for interior or exterior applications, they perfectly fit the bill when your project requires a portrait but the budget won’t allow for Bas-Relief. Call for quote.