Welcome to my Plaques Gallery
Explore my collection of bespoke house plaques and bottles. Each item is crafted with care and attention to detail, using locally sourced wood and high-quality materials. Browse through the images below to see the designs and customization options available. I don't charge the earth because it is a hobby that keeps my mind focused and body a little active and given health and mobility issues it keeps me sane and my wife less stressed due to me not being under her feet.
Sizes for these hard/ softwood plaques are generally 30cm(L) x 15cm(W), the depth can vary usually between 2cm-5cm. I now plane and flatten the wood as much as possible and are sanded to between 320-600 grit. But I can do almost any size you wish. They come with a wall mounting kit, I can fit it if you wish prior to postage.
I can personalise the plaque with a personal picture on printable vinyl with a UV protective vinyl top layer and personalised lettering if you wish at No extra cost (no charging by the letter). The only thing that will limit the wording will be the font as some fonts do not scale down very easily. The preferable size is about 1cm in size.
Resin inlays can be produced at an extra cost priced individually upon quantity of resin required (£2-£5 estimated for size of plaque below) and will be finished in a polished state. You can also choose a tabletop epoxy coating which will give the whole project a glass effect top coat(price on request).
I can not put a RBL Poppy pin on orders going forward as these were for locally produced sales only.
The Vinyl product used is Oracal 651 permanent and will last forever in your house under normal circumstances, 7 years (minimum) in an exterior setting.
If the plaque is inlayed with acrylic resin I use Glass cast and I can make various colours with glitters etc (resin inlay is charged extra per job depending on the size and amount used).
The large hardwood and softwood plaque's can be finished in Danish oil, yacht varnish or water based lacquer and this is included within the cost. I can also finish with a ceramic wood protection H9 coating from Manor wood designs that will protect your design from extra weather damage, UV damage and some scratch prevention for up to 2-3 years. (at an extra cost of £5 for 3 coats).
Curing of the finishes and resins can affect the working time, again I will inform you of this at time of ordering.
Sizes are measured but may vary slightly due to preparation of the plaque (sanding and routing the edges) and colours may vary in pictures and real life slightly due to my poor photography skills and lighting.
63 Para sqn Royal Corps of Transport, made for a local to his spec's.
One of my early works using airbrush.
Dual regiment Women's Royal Amy corps and Royal Logistics Corps with two official cap badges (at extra cost). Name taken out for privacy.
Gloucestershire regiment with printed cap badges on printable vinyl.
Tri service Plaque.
2 Para with DZ and genuine cap badge.
This was made for a friends Veteran father who was in the Wiltshire regiment.
This was made for a gentleman who loved the Army but could not read so I was asked to make one for him by his sister.
Royal Irish Rangers, with name taken out for privacy.
Basic Royal navy plaque.
This was made for a wonderful local Lady who's 2 uncles died in WWI , this was made so she had something physical to remember them with. I also made one for her sister.
Early works, Made for a great friend who's parents served in The Women's Land Army and The Kings Royal Rifle Corps
Royal Corps of Transport
9mm Plywood designs
| Plaque type | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard hard/ softwood plaque 30cm x 15cm, in vinyl with personalised lettering, protected with waterbased laquer, varnish or danish oil. | £18.00p + postage costs |
| Standard plywood 15cm(H) x 10cm(W) x 9mm(D), pesonalised unprotected (no varnish) | £10.00p + postage costs |
| Bespoke designs/ sizes | Priced upon request |
| Ceramic 9H coating by Manor Wood Designs offers additional protection from water, UV damage and general light scratches | £5 for 3 coats applied by me prior to dispatch and this needs 4 days to apply for maximum protection as per manufacturer's guidelines. This is applied on top of any other chosen coating. |
| Resin inlays for wooden projects, charged at price per job and quantity required | price upon request |
| Glass cast epoxy resin tabletop finish, charged at price per job and quantity required | price upon request |
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