Brass · Engraved in Cardiff · UK delivery
Brass bench plaques
Brass plaques engraved for memorial, garden and club benches. Brass has the warm, traditional look most people picture on a park bench, and engraved lettering stays readable for years outdoors. Engraved in our Cardiff workshop, with a free proof before anything is engraved and no minimum order.
A traditional look
Warm gold tones that suit hardwood, teak and painted benches alike, with classic fonts such as Classic Roman or Italic.
How brass ages
Brass naturally darkens outdoors unless it’s polished, and many families like the way it mellows. A little metal polish brings the shine back.
Brass or stainless steel?
For an exposed or coastal spot, or if nobody will be polishing it, stainless steel stays bright with almost no care. See stainless steel plaques.
Wording ideas
Pick one to start from and change the names and dates in the designer. More wording ideas.
- ClassicIn loving memory of Margaret Jones 1938 – 2024Use this wording →
- For a coupleFrank and Margaret Williams Who loved this garden Together alwaysUse this wording →
- ShortForever in our heartsUse this wording →
Sizes
A guide to how much wording fits at a size that’s easy to read. Other sizes are available, and we can match a plaque already on the bench.
| Size | Millimetres | Lines of wording |
|---|---|---|
| 8 x 3" | 203 x 76mm | Up to about 4 |
| 6 x 4" | 152 x 102mm | Up to about 5 |
| 7 x 5" | 178 x 127mm | Up to about 6 |
| 10 x 5" | 254 x 127mm | Up to about 6 |
| 8 x 6" | 203 x 152mm | Up to about 7 |
| A4 (10.7 x 8.2") | 272 x 208mm | Up to about 10 |
Every plaque with screw holes comes with stainless steel screws, so it won’t stain the wood. Usually ready 10–14 working days after you approve the proof, then posted to you.
Plaques we’ve engraved
Real plaques from our Cardiff workshop. See more of our work.
Reviews
What our customers say
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Frequently asked questions
Will a brass bench plaque go dark?
Yes, over time. Brass naturally darkens outdoors unless it’s polished, and many families like the way it mellows. If you’d rather it stayed bright with no care, choose stainless steel.
How do I clean a brass plaque?
Use a little metal polish on a soft cloth, then buff it dry. Avoid scouring pads, which scratch the surface and the engraving.
What size brass plaque do I need?
An 8 x 3 inch plaque fits about 3–4 lines and a 6 x 4 inch plaque about 4–5 lines. The plaque designer shows how your wording fits each size.
Do brass plaques come with screws?
Yes. Plaques with screw holes come with stainless steel screws, so they won’t stain the wood.
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See your plaque before you order
Try your wording, size and font in the designer, then send it for a quote within 24 hours.
