This custom carving makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift for a church, school, seminary, or college. Choose a Trinitarian symbol OR Luther Rose around which your custom information is engraved. Adding a custom inscription on the reverse of the plaque makes it a beautiful and memorable gift.
Ad Crucem will send you a proof to approve before carving commences.
Sizes available: 12", 18", 22".
Finishing options - 12-inch and 18-inch plaques
1. BASIC LASER ENGRAVED - red alder wood with a clear lacquer finish on the surface. The design is laser engraved with a dark finish contrasting nicely with the wood. Edges: round over for 12-inch ogee for 18-inch.
2. LASER ENGRAVED AND PAINTED - red alder wood with a clear lacquer finish on the surface. The design is laser engraved and finished with gold, black, and gray paint to create a higher contrast. Edges: round over for 12-inch ogee for 18-inch.
3. CNC MILLED AND PAINTED - black cherry wood with a tung oil finish on the surface. The design is milled with a CNC machine using a 90° v-bit for an impressive carved result and finished with gold, black, and gray paint. Edges: round over for 12-inch ogee for 18-inch.
Finishing options: 22-inch plaque
1. CNC MILLED AND PAINTED - black cherry wood with a tung oil finish on the surface. The design is milled with a CNC machine using a 90° v-bit for an outstanding carved result and finished with gold, black, and gray paint with ogee edging.
Custom inscription
If you would like a custom inscription included on the reverse, please let us know in the notes section at check out—for example, Name, Date, Occasion / Commemoration Message (max 20 words). See examples in the enclosed images. To include a custom logo or design with the inscription, please call us. There is a $25 customization charge to add a logo, symbol, or other design.
Durability & shipping
* The carving is sealed on all sides to provide long-life protection, but you cannot place it outdoors without protection from the elements. Indoor placement should avoid persistent direct sunlight to prevent fading and UV damage. Avoid high moisture environments.
* Allow three to four weeks for manufacture and delivery. No products in inventory, each uniquely made from scratch in our Colorado workshop.
* Shipped in a sturdy box.
Colors may vary from what is shown and each piece of wood has unique grains and marks.
Please call us to confirm customized options.
These items are made upon ordering. Please allow three weeks for delivery.
