DESIGN AND IMAGES FOR STONE HOUSE SIGNS
Here is a compilation of the images and design features displayed in the various stone sections, Sandstone, Yorkstone and Limestone.
Many types of Stone can be engraved with designs images and motifs. The grain size of the stone will decide wether the type of stone is suitable. Here are just a few examples.
There are some real advantages in ordering a real stone house sign. You will not be restricted to stock designs, or a limited range of standard motifs. Your stone engraver should be able to offer an almost endless choice of design and images limited only by your imagination! Personalising a stone house sign can be very satisfying! Just knowing that your house sign is unique can bring a warm glow to the cockles!
PHEASANT MOTIF HOUSE SIGN.
Is the countryside an important part of your life? You could choose a design to reflect the area or region you live in.
The motif image on this house sign was set into an oval panel and engraved "in relief". That is, the image standing proud of the background, similar to a cameo brooch. To see a larger image of this house sign please click here:
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SCROLL MOTIF HOUSE SIGN.
Just including a simple abstract design element can enhance a house sign. Try to use an image that compliments the character of your home. The scroll in this example is engraved in relief, but can easily be cut and painted depending on the look you are aiming at.
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HIPPOPOTOMUS MOTIF HOUSE SIGN.
This humourous design of house sign is a wonderful example of personalising a house sign with a motif image. The owners of this home obviously have a strong interest and affection for Hippo's. Either that or they live in Kenya!
The hippopotamus motif images on this house sign are supporting an oval panel engraved with the house name. To see a larger image of this house sign please click here:
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CRICKET MOTIF HOUSE SIGN NUMBER.
This amusing design of house sign is another excellent example of personalising a house sign with a motif image. The owners of this home are obviously cricket fans!
The wickets motif is a perfect compliment to the house mane. To see a larger image of this house sign please click here:
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PUFFIN MOTIF HOUSE SIGN NUMBER.
This Puffin image is a favotite of mine, hands up anyone who does'nt like puffins! This is a great example of personalising a house sign with a motif that reflects the location of the property.. In this case owners of live on a scottish island and clearly wanted a house marker to reflect the character of where they live.
The Puffin is perched on the top of the oval panel engraved with the house name. It is nice to see the celtic font, entirely in keeping with the theme of the house sign! To see a larger image of this house sign please click here:
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LEAF BORDER HOUSE SIGNS IN LIMESTONE.
I like these leafy style borders, the house sign looks very attractive without looking too fussy. Consider choosing a border "in keeping" with your home.This limestone house sign features a leaf border design and has been left natural, not painted.
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RED SANDSTONE OAK LEAF HOUSE SIGN.
This house name sign has an oak leaf border and raised in relief lettering, the style of border has clearly been chosen to suit the house name. Great idea!. Red Indian Sandstone is a lovely natural coloured stone ideal for house sign engraving. It should be used more!
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The obvious reason for having a stone house sign is to point strangers in the direction of your home. It therfore follows that a house sign needs to be both readable and durable. However don't neglect the decorative aspect of your house sign! Also think about the size ,layout and font style of your house sign before plunging in and ordering. Ask your house sign msker to provide you with a draft copy before you order.
PET MOTIF HOUSE SIGN.
Are your dogs or cats for that matter the most important members of the household? They certainly are in mine! If that is the case you might want to consider featuring a motif of your pet on your house sign. A motif for every conceivable type of pet is available, so challenge your stone engraver!
The king charles spaniel in this case was engraved "in relief" and the background of the image left natural finsh. To see a larger image of this house sign please click here:
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Natural stone has been a part of human existance for millions of years. Stone age man used stone tools to survive. As time went on, men learned how to shape stone as a functional building material and later to carve stone for decoration.
This long long association that man has had with natural stone may explain why people today still take pleasure from real stone artifacts. We still, in our heart of hearts, instinctively recognise the difference between natural stone and artificial.
Sometimes for financial reasons we fool ourselves into believing that a cheaper artificial stone is almost as good, but who are we kidding? While artificial stone simply gets old and gungy, the natural stones, yorkstone or sandstone or welsh slate are ageing serenely, gracefully weathering all that history can throw at them.
They may get old, but they are always beautiful!
RED SANDSTONE OLD ENGLISH HOUSE SIGN.
This is the same design oak leaf border as above but with featuring an old english font house name. This Red Indian Sandstone house sign is a nice example of an appropriate choice of font style. The old english font is complimentary to the olde worlde style house name.
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ARROW MOTIF HOUSE SIGN.
You can use images and motifs for a promotional purpose, Are you a dog breeder? you could incorporate a motif of your breed of dog on your house sign. Perhaps you are a writer, you could display a quill or pen. A mechanic could show crossed spanners, you get the picture! You can also use images in an entirely practical way. On this house sign an arrow image has been used to point the direction.
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CELTIC MOTIF HOUSE SIGN.
Imagery and design can display your cultural heritage, An english home could display a rose or bulldog, a welsh home a leek or harp etc.
In this case a celtic border was engraved "in relief". To see a larger image of this house sign please click here:
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