Full Version: Anodized Aluminum

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#12]
 27 Jan 2005
To: old man (OLDMAN) [#11] 27 Jan 2005

To sweeten the look even more, put those plates on a high-gloss (piano-wood)black, rosewood or walnut plaque. This will allow you to bump your price even more. As David said, "perceived value".

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From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#13]
 28 Jan 2005
To: old man (OLDMAN) [#11] 28 Jan 2005

It is a great effect. It absolutely is.

You can also use colors, other than gold, as backing plates. I just mentioned gold, because, that color not only compliments your wooden plaque board, but gold is always equated with excellence.

When's the last time you heard some one exclaim, "Go for the white!!" :-)

Even though your example is B&W, you can use multiple backing plates, which will allow you to represent team colors on your sport/school oriented items.

Color sells.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

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From: old man (OLDMAN) [#14]
 28 Jan 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#13] 28 Jan 2005

what do you use to color the edges of the colored aluminum that you cut (gold black ect ect)----so far I have only used black anodized aluminum and I find that a black sharpie pen is just the right color and the cut edge does not stick out like a sore thumb

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From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15]
 28 Jan 2005
To: old man (OLDMAN) [#14] 28 Jan 2005

You're on the "Marker" with the Sharpies. They come in a variety of colors and offer good coverage of the (aluminum) plate edges.

The material cost, for a 5' x 7" backing plate, can amount to less than .60 ea.

Typically, they can add between $3-5 to the retail cost of a plaque.

Your mileage may vary, but backing plates are a point you should be "driving" home to your customers.

They add dimension and color. Two crucial features of an award plaque. Features people will extra pay for.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

EDITED: 28 Jan 2005 by DGL

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From: old man (OLDMAN) [#16]
 28 Jan 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15] 28 Jan 2005

while we are having question and answer time here is one more for ya----have anything better than trophy tape to hold the two layers of metal together??

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From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#17]
 28 Jan 2005
To: old man (OLDMAN) [#16] 28 Jan 2005

If you're using the right trophy tape, there's nothing better.

Don't use the paper tape or computer-table tape. Vinyl tapes are the most aggressive.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

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From: John (ICTJOHN) [#19]
 29 Jan 2005
To: logojohn [#18] 30 Jan 2005

lj,

We do the same as you, so I now refer to the lasered border as a "self border" on our order forms so we can tell what we did a year from now. I still do the backing plate but not on every plaque like I used to, gives us another option so WE don't get bored in the shop with the "same ole, same ole".

 

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