Metal Plaques
We offer bronze and aluminum plaques for all types of budgets. Compare the two metals, then explore designs by plaque type.
Bronze vs. aluminum: prices and sizes
Both metals are cast and finished to order, and both take custom wording, logos and engraved photos. Bronze offers the classic, time-honored look; aluminum delivers similar designs at a lower price and a fraction of the weight. Use the table below to compare, then dive into the bronze plaques or aluminum plaques pages for featured designs in each size.
| Size | Dimensions | Aluminum price | Bronze price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 8” x 6” – 10” x 12” | $218.40 – $546.00 | $347.00 – $697.00 |
| Medium | 12” x 14” – 12” x 22” | $764.40 – $1,201.20 | $940.00 – $1,461.00 |
| Large | 12” x 24” – 24” x 36” | $1,310.40 – $3,931.20 | $1,587.00 – $4,844.00 |
Aluminum and bronze plaques can be customized to any size, and we do not charge extra for wording, logos or photos.
Explore plaques by type
Most projects start with a purpose rather than a metal. These guides collect designs, layouts and planning advice for the most common plaque projects:
- Memorial plaques — honor a loved one with engraved portraits, photo backgrounds and classic “In Loving Memory” layouts.
- Dedication plaques — mark events, gifts and milestones with traditional cast designs.
- Building dedication plaques — add building photos or architectural renderings for a striking result at ribbon cuttings and renovations.
- Military plaques — patriotic designs, including engraved United States flag backgrounds.
- Hall of fame plaques — photo collage plaques for athletic and organizational honorees.
- Historic preservation plaques — rededicate landmark buildings, sometimes with historic photos.
- Credit union plaques — recognition and dedication plaques for banks and credit unions.
- Education plaques — school dedications and awards with logos and school colors.
- Sports plaques — team tributes, including our baseball home plate shape.
- Bas relief plaques — sculpted, three-dimensional portraits and scenes.
Designs, textures and shapes
Cast plaques come with leather, pebble stucco and smooth background textures in a full range of colors, and background color contrast is an easy way to give a traditional plaque extra character. Unique shapes — curved tops, ovals, even a baseball home plate — open up further possibilities, and our curved plaque shape alone supports raised graphics, framed portraits, oval portraits and raised logos. Browse our plaque designs library and recent work for ideas, then request a free quote. We serve clients throughout the Rocky Mountain region, from Denver to Boise, with free design mockups on every project.
Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose bronze or aluminum?
Cast bronze is the traditional choice and carries a classic, prestigious look. Aluminum costs less, weighs less and can even be finished to resemble bronze. Both metals offer the same custom design options.
Can plaques be made in custom sizes?
Yes. Aluminum and bronze plaques can be customized to any size. The listed ranges simply cover our most popular formats.
Is there an extra charge for wording, logos or photos?
No. We do not charge extra for wording, logos or for including photos. All of our plaques are manufactured in the United States.