Embossed plaques have raised lettering, borders and logos standing proud of a textured background: the classic bronze or brass look of buildings, monuments and honour walls. Choose stainless steel, brass or aluminium, and we can even paint the lettering any colour you like. We design them for councils, schools, clubs, businesses and community groups, from a single opening plaque to a matching set.
Shown here in sample colours. Every texture can be made in any colour you like.
ForgedDeep hammered dimples that catch the light, like hand forged metal.
BarkAn organic, rippled texture inspired by tree bark.
GrainA fine, even granular finish with a subtle sparkle.
EtchingA rugged, stone-like texture with plenty of depth.
LeatherA raised crackle pattern that looks like grained leather.
No textureA smooth, flat background for a clean, modern look.
Every texture comes in any colour
In stainless steel, brass or aluminium. Choose a background colour, and we can even paint the raised lettering any colour you like. Gold on black is the classic choice. Not sure? We’ll suggest colours on your free proof.
Black
Charcoal
Bronze
Antique brass
Gold
Silver
Navy
Forest green
Burgundy
Any colour
Where embossed plaques are used
Building openings, foundation stones and dedications
Honour boards and rolls of honour for clubs, RSLs and schools
Donor, sponsor and volunteer recognition plaques
Heritage and historical society plaques
Business nameplates, entrance and address plaques
Plaques for public art, sculptures and walking trails
Opening a building or marking an anniversary? See commemorative plaques for all three finishes side by side.
Materials and finishes
Embossed plaques have raised, flat-faced lettering about 1mm high with softly rounded edges, plus sculpted relief for logos, crests and emblems. The background comes in a choice of six textures and any colour. Border widths can be adjusted to frame your wording.
Stainless steel, brass or aluminium. We offer embossed plaques in all three, to suit the building, the budget and the setting. We can even paint the raised lettering, borders and logo any colour you like. Gold lettering on a black or bronze background is the classic choice; your brand colours work just as well.
Embossed plaques are covered by our lifetime warranty.
What to send us
Your wording, even as a rough draft
Your logo or crest in any format. We'll redraw it if needed
Roughly what size, and where it will be mounted
How many you need, if it's a set
Or let us design it for you! Feel free to describe exactly what you need and we'll send a free proof.
Matching sets and repeat orders
Ordering a series for a trail, a building or a run of honour plaques? Every plaque in the set is laid out to match, and we keep your layout on file so the next one matches too.
Embossed, engraved or etched?
Embossed gives raised, traditional lettering with real depth. Engraved brass suits a warm, classic look with recessed lettering, and acid etched plates suit fine detail and paint-filled text. For a crisp modern finish that handles photos, choose laser engraved stainless steel. Not sure? Tell us where it's going and we'll recommend one.
Based in Rutherford, NSW, since 1989Pick up locally or express post to Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane and anywhere in Australia
Updated October 2026 by the Planet Engraving team
Built for industry
Why businesses choose Planet Engraving
One supplier for plates, labels, tags and the laser cut parts they mount to. Send a drawing, a label schedule or a spreadsheet and we’ll match it exactly, then keep your artwork on file for reorders. Or let us design it for you! Feel free to describe exactly what you need.
1989Engraving for industry since
1200 × 900Largest plate or sheet (mm)
24 hrTypical turnaround
3Processes: fibre, CO₂ & rotary
1 – 1000sOne-offs to serialised batches
AU-wideExpress delivery to site
Recent industrial work for Komatsu Mining Division · Allquip Water Trucks · Interpump Hydraulics · PIR Precision Instrumentation & Radiation · Port Stephens Council
Ideas for your design
Some of our recent work
Click any photo to see it larger. Many customers start their design from one of these.
Kind words
What our customers say
5.0 from over 200 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“...I have had this company make over 50 plaques to date for Marine Rescue Brisbane Water, the quality is first class ... If you are looking for a plaque for any occasion the art work and design will exceed your expectation you can not get a more professional job.”
KSKevin S.Google review · 2025
★★★★★
“They were extremely informative about options they could offer and what would be best for the product we were purchasing. They ensured clear proofs of the work were correct prior to commencement of the plaque. The plaque was a beautiful piece of work...”
KDKarina D.Google review · Apr 2026
★★★★★
“Guys did a great job, design spot on and had it done in no time, definitely be back again.”
“We contacted Planet Engraving from Tasmania, in search of advice and a product to meet our need for plaques to be installed with some outdoor sculptures. We received good advice; a lot of patience as we worked with a local committee on wording and design; and plaques we have been very happy to install with the sculptures along a seaside walk.”
BTBBGH, TasmaniaGoogle review · 2022
Questions we often get
What's the difference between embossed and engraved?
An embossed plaque has raised lettering and artwork. An engraved plaque has the design marked or cut into a flat surface. Embossed gives a more traditional, dimensional look.
What are embossed plaques made from?
We offer embossed plaques in stainless steel, brass or aluminium, with six background textures in any colour. We can even paint the raised lettering any colour you like.
Can you include our logo or crest?
Yes. Send it in any format and we'll redraw it in raised relief. No logo file? Send a photo and we'll work from that.
Are embossed plaques suitable outdoors?
Yes. They suit outdoor display on building walls, monuments and stone, and are covered by our lifetime warranty.
Can you make a matching set?
Yes. Sets for trails, buildings and honour walls are laid out to match, and we keep your layout on file for future plaques.
Will I see a proof before you make it?
Yes. We send a layout proof for approval before anything is engraved or cut, so you can check every word, number and dimension first.
Do you deliver Australia-wide?
Yes. We're based in Rutherford, NSW, and express post to every state and territory, including regional areas, as well as New Zealand. Local customers are welcome to pick up from our showroom.
