Aluminum
The classic metal used to build cookware.
Plaque thickness: 2 mm
Plaque sizes: Up to 50 cm. through Internet orders from our website. Any size and thickness are available for special orders (inquire form).
Aging and weather: Aluminum is silverish and does not change color over time. We recommend Brushed Aluminum finish for outdoor plaques, or painted Aluminum in a variety of colors.
Brass
The classic metal used to build the “Brass instruments” of an orchestra, and widely used for prestigious small and medium signage in Europe and USA.
Plaque thickness: 1.5 mm
Plaque sizes: Up to 50 cm. through Internet orders from our website. Any size and thickness are available for special orders (inquire form).
Aging and weather: The color of a new, clean Brass plaque is yellow gold, but if you do not take care of cleaning occasionally, over time it gradually darkens and in the end turns to an opaque middle Brown color.
Copper
The traditional metal used to build water tubing and electric wires.
Plaque thickness: 1.5 mm
Plaque sizes: Up to 50 cm. through Internet orders from our website. Any size and thickness are available for special orders (inquire form).
Aging and weather: The color of a new, clean Copper plaque is splendent reddish, but if you do not take care of cleaning occasionally, over time it gradually darkens and in the end turns to an opaque dark Brown color.
Examples of Brass darkening:
Polishing Brass and Copper signs
Probably, if you ordered a Copper plaque you are interested to leave it getting darker and darker in order to make contrast with a light color background.
The same could be said for a Brass plaque as well, though Brass plaques are usually kept shining with just a little effort once in a time.
Brass and Copper plaques can be returned to their original shine using a metal polish product (like Brasso) or simply with vinegar or lemon juice. Always using a soft cloth!
Example of Copper darkening:
Copper plated house in Haifa (Tuchler House)
