image of carved letter S
photo of painted plaque in workshop
Photo of a red painted inscription

Architectural and Unique projects

Opening Plaques

The opening of a new building is a grand and celebratory moment. A ceremonial plaque is a permanent record of that moment, a visible record of the building’s beginnings. Inscriptions are usually fixed indoors, using gilded or painted stone lettering and are often decorated with a crest or full coat of arms.

Architectural Stone Lettering

Large scale inscriptions in stone are almost always cut in situ, whether high up on scaffolding or standing on a pavement. Each letter is carefully drawn and cut, using little more than a pencil, mallet and chisel. This expertise can be applied to any project, including street signs, office logos, shop signs and names of buildings.

Relief Stone Carving

The cutting of letters is closely linked with that of relief carving, the masonry techniques and disciplines are the same. There are two sorts of relief work; raised, where the background is cut away leaving the stone standing proud; and sunken, where the carving is below the surface of the stone. An inscription is often greatly enhanced by the addition of a coat of arms, a cross, or even something a little more personal.

Unique projects

An inscription cut into stone makes a truly original and striking gift. Commissions of this nature often centre around a quotation, poetry, or a favourite line but the possibilities are endless.