Cast Plaques

The A.R.K. Difference: Cast Plaques

A.R.K. Ramos has been casting plaques in our Oklahoma City foundry for over seventy-five years. In that time we have developed a tried and true process that has evolved to perfection. Our cast metal plaques combine text and graphics in ways that can tell your client’s story in gorgeous bronze, brass, aluminum or white bronze. We can duplicate almost any typestyle or graphic that can be provided to us in vector form. These technologies, along with state-of-the-art equipment bring beautiful creations in cast metals to life.

We work with a variety of cast metals for our plaques, particularly with bronze, brass, and aluminum. Finishes range from satin aluminum to mirror brass and bronze, with everything in between including multi-color painted, clear anodized, and duranodic color anodized finishes.

From Molten Metal to Legacy Memorial

Every cast plaque project that comes through our doors is meticulously crafted, from initial quote to shipping, we’ve created a process that ensures our cast metals allow your business signage to stand the test of time.

  • After your project is confirmed, we get started by creating a design that reflects the needs of your piece. From text to logos to artwork, we make sure every detail is accounted for and laid out well.

  • The design is then used to make a pattern, often crafted from wood, that then serves as the template for the mold. The mold is crafted to capture the intricate details of the design, ensuring precision in the final casting.

  • Molten metal, such as bronze or aluminum, is poured into the mold. Before becoming cast metal, the molten metal is incredibly fluid, flowing to every part of the mold and capturing the fine details of the design.

  • Once the metal solidifies, the mold is carefully broken away, revealing the rough cast plaque. The cast metal plaque design is visible, but still quite rough around the edges and needs human touch and a bit of elbow grease.

  • After removal, the cast plaque is cleaned and polished. Any additional details that need extra refining are addressed at this point. Depending on your project, we’ll also add additional coatings at this step.

  • Before we install or deliver, each cast plaque undergoes a thorough inspection to ensure quality of your project! We’ll refer back to your original project specs to ensure we’ve exceeded your expectations.

  • Now, it’s time to ship! We ship all of our products worldwide. Each product comes with a mounting template that identifies the stud locations on each piece so that your installation is efficient and clean.

Our Cast Plaque Projects

Cast bronze plaque by A.R.K. Ramos, featuring a textured background and an engraved design of a person holding tools, along with the text 'Your Friends, A.R.K. Ramos.' The plaque highlights the company's craftsmanship in custom metal signage.
Round cast bronze plaque for the State of Texas, featuring raised lettering, a five-pointed star, and decorative laurel leaves. Mounted on a stone wall, showcasing A.R.K. Ramos's expertise in durable, high-quality custom plaques for government and pu
Round cast bronze plaque for the State of Texas, County of Brazos, featuring a central star and laurel wreath design with raised text. This plaque demonstrates A.R.K. Ramos's craftsmanship in creating detailed, custom metal plaques for government ins
Round cast bronze plaque for the City of Middletown, Connecticut, featuring intricate relief details of industrial and historical imagery, including a steamboat, factory, and horse-drawn carriage. This plaque highlights A.R.K. Ramos’s precision in cr
Round cast bronze plaque for the State of Texas, County of Galveston, featuring a prominent star and laurel wreath design with bold raised lettering. This plaque demonstrates A.R.K. Ramos’s expertise in creating custom, durable plaques for county and
Custom round cast bronze plaque featuring a detailed relief design of an airplane over the letter 'N,' surrounded by a compass-like border. This plaque exemplifies A.R.K. Ramos’s precision in creating intricate, high-quality signage for various appli
Round cast bronze plaque featuring a relief design of a ship over the letter 'M,' surrounded by a compass-inspired border. This plaque showcases A.R.K. Ramos’s skill in creating detailed, custom metal signage with high-quality craftsmanship.
Square cast bronze plaque for Central High School Volunteers of Clay County, featuring a raised design of a domed building with surrounding text and stars. This plaque highlights A.R.K. Ramos’s expertise in creating detailed, custom plaques for educa
Square cast bronze plaque depicting the Great Seal of Alabama, featuring a raised outline of the state map surrounded by stars and bold lettering. This plaque showcases A.R.K. Ramos’s craftsmanship in creating detailed, custom plaques for government
Square cast bronze plaque for Central High School Volunteers of Clay County, featuring a domed building in raised detail with surrounding text and stars. This plaque exemplifies A.R.K. Ramos’s craftsmanship in creating custom signage for schools and
Rectangular cast bronze memorial plaque featuring a raised portrait of William B. Teegins with engraved text detailing his life and legacy. This plaque demonstrates A.R.K. Ramos's expertise in creating personalized, durable memorial plaques.
Square cast bronze plaque commemorating athletic stadium improvements at Buffalo Grove High School, with raised text listing the Board of Education members, architect, and construction company. This plaque reflects A.R.K. Ramos's precision in creatin
Rectangular cast bronze plaque for Veterans Gateway, featuring a raised flag design at the top and detailed text commemorating the dedication event on December 14, 2010. This plaque exemplifies A.R.K. Ramos’s craftsmanship in creating custom memorial
Rectangular cast bronze plaque honoring women who served in the armed forces, featuring raised imagery of military women, an American flag, and a ship. The plaque includes bold lettering and commemorative text, exemplifying A.R.K. Ramos’s craftsmansh
Rectangular cast bronze plaque for the Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria, featuring raised text, an official emblem, and dedication details. This plaque illustrates A.R.K. Ramos’s expertise in creating high-quality, official signage
Rectangular cast bronze plaque for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Mountain Range High School, featuring raised text with board of education members, superintendent, design firm, and general contractor. It includes a mustang logo, highlighting A.R.K. Ram
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Large cast bronze plaque for the Homewood Police Department, featuring a raised badge design with an eagle emblem and text emphasizing 'Honor' and 'Excellence.' This plaque exemplifies A.R.K. Ramos's precision in creating custom signage for law enfor
Rectangular cast plaque for the Elephant Enrichment Wall, featuring a raised elephant design and gold text on a red background. It honors Martha and Malee, presented by the Martha K. Denham Family on July 24, 2018, highlighting A.R.K. Ramos's experti
Round, colorful cast plaque for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, featuring a central design with the state outline, scales of justice, American and Tennessee flags, and bold lettering. The plaque showcases A.R.K. Ramos’s craftsmanship in produc
Round cast plaque for the Gabonese Republic Chancery, featuring a detailed coat of arms with two panthers, a shield depicting a ship, and a banner with the motto 'Union, Travail, Justice.' This plaque exemplifies A.R.K. Ramos's expertise in creating
Two square cast bronze address plaques reading '1 Bob Riley Drive,' featuring raised text and borders. These plaques highlight A.R.K. Ramos’s craftsmanship in producing durable, custom street and building signage.
Round cast plaque for the state of Virginia, featuring the state seal with a depiction of Virtus standing over a defeated tyrant, surrounded by red floral designs and the motto 'Sic Semper Tyrannis.' This plaque demonstrates A.R.K. Ramos's expertise
Oval cast bronze plaque featuring a detailed coat of arms with a cross, symbols, and a bishop's mitre above. The design showcases A.R.K. Ramos's craftsmanship in producing intricate, custom plaques for religious institutions.
Rectangular cast bronze plaque featuring the coat of arms of Most Reverend Patrick J. Zurek, Diocesan Bishop of Amarillo, with the motto 'Secundum Cor Tuum.' The plaque demonstrates A.R.K. Ramos's craftsmanship in producing custom religious signage w
Rectangular cast bronze memorial plaque commemorating September 11, 2001, featuring a raised design of a crying eagle with the Twin Towers in the background and the words 'We Shall Never Forget.' This plaque reflects A.R.K. Ramos's craftsmanship in c
Rectangular cast bronze plaque commemorating the Gulf War (1990-1991), featuring raised text with statistics, flanked by American flags in the corners. The plaque is mounted on a pedestal, demonstrating A.R.K. Ramos’s expertise in creating custom mil
Square cast plaque for H-E-B Water Playground, featuring a raised design with playful figures and arches above bold text. This plaque highlights A.R.K. Ramos's skill in creating custom signage for recreational facilities.
Oval cast bronze plaque for East Central University (ECU) in Ada, Oklahoma, featuring a bold orange background with raised white and black lettering, including 'Est. 1909.' This plaque demonstrates A.R.K. Ramos's craftsmanship in creating vibrant, cu
Shield-shaped cast bronze plaque for the 514th Air Mobility Wing, featuring a colorful design with stars, arrows, and a globe, along with bold raised text. This plaque showcases A.R.K. Ramos's expertise in creating custom military insignia signage.
Round cast bronze plaque for the United States Army Public Affairs, featuring a sword and quill design with bold raised text on a green background. This plaque exemplifies A.R.K. Ramos's craftsmanship in creating custom military signage.
Rectangular cast bronze plaque for the Progreso Independent School District Cultural and Performing Fine Arts Center, featuring board of trustees' names, construction and architect details, and the year 2012. This plaque showcases A.R.K. Ramos's expe
Shield-shaped cast bronze plaque with blue and white sections, featuring symbols, the initials 'W' and 'H,' and the motto 'Unitas per Servitatem' established in 1971. This plaque showcases A.R.K. Ramos's craftsmanship in creating custom school and or
Shield-shaped cast bronze plaque with red, black, and white sections, featuring the initials 'D' and 'S,' crossed swords, and the motto 'Quis ut Deus' established in 1964. This plaque highlights A.R.K. Ramos's craftsmanship in creating custom heraldi
Shield-shaped cast bronze plaque with yellow, black, and white sections, featuring initials 'O' and 'C,' a trinity knot, and a diamond pattern, along with the motto 'Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam' established in 1946. This plaque showcases A.R.K. Ramos's cr
Shield-shaped cast bronze plaque with green, black, and white sections, featuring the initials 'R' and 'V,' fleur-de-lis symbols, and a checkerboard pattern, along with the motto 'Ad Astra per Aspera' established in 1996. This plaque reflects A.R.K.
Round cast plaque for the City of Enid, Oklahoma, featuring bold text with a flag design integrated into the lettering. This plaque exemplifies A.R.K. Ramos's expertise in creating custom municipal signage.
Round cast plaque for Snead State Community College, featuring the college's initials in bold blue on a yellow background with '1898' at the bottom. This plaque highlights A.R.K. Ramos's craftsmanship in creating custom collegiate signage.
Two cast plaques depicting Roman soldier profiles facing each other, featuring red and gray helmets with the letter 'V.' The design showcases A.R.K. Ramos's craftsmanship.
Round cast plaque of the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma, featuring a detailed central star design with various state symbols and the year '1907.' This plaque exemplifies A.R.K. Ramos's skill in producing intricate, official government signage.
Round cast bronze plaque depicting the state seal of Virginia, featuring the motto 'Sic Semper Tyrannis' and a raised design of Virtus standing over a fallen tyrant. The border includes a laurel wreath, demonstrating A.R.K. Ramos's expertise in creat

What are cast plaques?

Cast plaques are a timeless way to honor, commemorate, or inform in the form of building signage or stand alone memorial. Crafted through a meticulous casting process, molten metal like bronze or aluminum is poured into custom molds, capturing intricate details with stunning precision. The result is a durable, elegant cast plaque perfect for memorials, dedications, or signage, built to stand the test of time in any setting.

Uses, Cast Metals & Finishes

Every project is different, from materials used to what the project is used for. Here at A.R.K. Ramos, we work with a variety of cast metals and finishes to help you create the unique cast plaque you need.

What are cast plaques used for?

  • Memorials and dedications

  • Room and building signage

  • Historical markers

  • Awards and recognition

  • Directional signage

  • Donor recognition

  • Company branding

  • Religious and cemetery markers

Types of Cast Metals

  • Bronze

  • Brass

  • Aluminum

Types of Finishes

  • Satin Aluminum

  • Mirror Brass

  • Mirror Bronze

  • Multi-Color Paint

  • Clear Anodized

  • Duranodic Color Anodized

Cast Plaque Specifications

Here at A.R.K. Ramos, we have a number of options that allow you to create entirely unique cast plaques from borders to texture. Explore your options, and let us know if you have questions!

BORDERS

Custom borders are available upon request.

ROSETTES

Our standard rosettes are available in 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″.

MOUNTINGS

No. 1 | Rosettes/Expansion bolts for masonry walls
No. 2 | Rosettes/Wood screws for wood walls
No. 3 | Rosettes/Toggle bolts for hollow walls
No. 4 | Concealed studs for masonry walls
No. 5 | Oval head wood screws for wood walls

ALUMINUM FINISHES

AL-100 | Satin aluminum raised areas, sandblasted background
AL-200 | Satin aluminum raised areas, gunmetal grey background
AL-300 | Satin aluminum raised areas, painted any color background
ECHO BRONZE | Faux tinted bronze raised areas, painted dark bronze background
ECHO COPPER | Faux tinted copper raised areas, painted background
ECHO BRASS| Faux tinted brass raised areas, painted background

BRONZE FINISHES

BR-400 | Satin bronze raised areas, dark oxidized background
BR-500 | Satin bronze raised areas, painted any color background
BR-600 | Satin bronze raised areas, sandblasted background

TEXTURES

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We are passionate about creating custom signs for businesses. Whether your client’s vision comes to life through cast metals or precision cut letters, we’re here to help you create a lasting legacy.

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