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Your Memorial Guide

The methods used to create our memorial cameo portraits can truly be said to be a photographic reproduction of the original. The finished product is created photographically, not painted by hand.

Our work begins with the submission of the best color or black and white photo for reproduction. The colors of the original are scanned and reproduced in ceramic pigments, which are then transferred and fired onto an enamel-coated steel plate. The finished product is a beautiful and durable portrait that is designed to withstand extreme environments. We use pigments that are resistant to fading in sunlight, and the enamel can withstand rain and intense heat and cold.

Occasionally, there may be some slight differences in color from the original due to the ceramic pigments. However, in many cases we are able to improve upon the original photograph with retouching and color correction.

The uniqueness of this product has created a very high level of customer satisfaction, and they are often the design centerpieces of Permeco’s memorials.

US Size Chart

Euro Size Chart

Slant Monument in Black

These are our most popular granite colors for memorials and signs. They are good choices for projects with sandblasted lettering, due to their texture and consistent color. The samples shown are a general representation of the colors available. Since granite is a natural product, each individual piece of stone will vary in color and grain.

DIAMOND BLACK

RUBY RED

OXFORD GRAY

BLUE PEARL

VIOLET MIST

MAHOGANY

JADE GREEN

GALAXY BLACK

LAGUNA BLUE

PEARL WHITE

Choosing the right letter style and finish is especially important for lettering on stone. Because the inscription is sandblasted, lettering that is too small or has thin lines cannot be produced. The texture and color of the granite also affects the readability of the words, so different sandblasting techniques are used to enhance the lettering.
These are the style that we use most often and recommend for sandblasting on stone. Our font library has a large variety of letter styles for any project. We specialize in matching fonts that are hard to find or have been created by hand in the past.

SAND ETCHED
Skin-sunk letter on Polished background

POLISHED
Raised & polished letter on Sanded background (panel) Polished border

DEEP CUT
Deep-sunk letter on Sanded background (panel) Polished border

POLISHED OUTLINE
Deep-cut outline and pinline on Sanded background (panel) Polished border

SANDED WITH DEEP OUTLINE
Deep-cut outline on Polished background

These options shown are a selection of the most commonly used items for memorialization. Use the checklists below as a guide to filling out the granite, lettering, and design details for your order.

MARKER
Flush with Ground

PILLOW MARKER

SLANT MONUMENT
(Front Nosing or No Front Nosing on Base)

LEDGER
(Flush or Above Ground)

Ruby Red Heart Monument

UPRIGHT MONUMENT
(Die and Base)

CREMATION URN MONUMENT

MARKERS
Use a soft brush to remove dust & dirt from granite surface, making sure no sand or dirt is left on the stone surface. Clean with a solution of plain dish soap and water, using a soft brush to gently wash the surface. Take special care not to scrub the sand-etched areas of the stone, so as not to leave marks. Rinse well with clean water and polish dry with a microfiber towel.
Products such as glass cleaner, dusting spray, lime removal solution or oils should never be used on the marker, as they will soak into the stone and cause permanent damage.

Granite Color:
Choose from our color choices

 

Size:
Vertical x Horizontal

 

Design:
Standard
Special
Emblems
Duplication (attach rubbing)

 

Letter Style:
Font Style
UPPER CASE or Upper and Lower Case
Mixed (Please indicate on inscription)

Letter Finish:
Skin Sunk or Raised/Polished
Deep Sunk on Sanded Panel or Polish
Frosted or Polished with Deep Outline
Mixed (Please indicate on inscription)

 

Edge/Border Finish:
Sanded Border
Polished or Sanded Bevel
LMP

 

Layout Approval Requested:
Fax or Email Layout

 

Portrait Options:
PermaEtch on Black Granite
PermaEtch Tile on Colored Granite
Cameo (Color or Black & White, Size)

Granite Color:
Choose from our color choices

Size:
Die or Slant: Width x Depth x Height
Base: Width x Depth x Height
Pillow Marker: Width x Depth x Back Height/Front Height

 

Die Shape:
Serpentine Top, Flat Top, Oval Top
Contour or Other Shape

 

Face/Sides Finish
Polished (Front, Back, Top, and/or Sides)
Rock-Pitched (Top and/or Sides)
Sawed (Back, Top, and/or Sides)

 

Base Finish
Polished (Front, Back, Top, and/or Sides)
Rock-Pitched (Top and/or Sides)
Polished Margin

 

Slant Nosing/Finish Options
Without Front Nosing (if on Base)
With Front Nosing (if no Base)
Front Nosing Finish (Polish or Rock-Pitch)

Design
Standard or Custom
Emblems

 

Inscription
Front and/or Back

 

Letter Style
Font Style
UPPER CASE or Upper and Lower Case

 

Letter Finish
Skin Sunk or Raised/Polished
Deep Sunk on Sanded Panel or Polish
Frosted or Polished with Deep Outline

 

Portrait
PermaEtch on Black Granite
PermaEtch Tile on Colored Granite
Cameo (Color or Black & White, Size, Shape)

This is a small representation of some of the most commonly used emblem designs our graphics department has available. If it’s not in our files, we are happy to create a custom emblem for your families.

US ARMY

US NAVY

US MARINE CORPS

US AIR FORCE

US COAST GUARD

EAGLE HEAD

DOVE

CROSS PLAIN

CROSS & ROSARY

PRAYING HANDS

BIBLE

ANGEL KNEELING

MENORAH

STAR OF DAVID

MEDICAL CADUCEUS

MUSIC NOTES

ROSEBUD

WEDDING RINGS

HEART

BUTTERFLY

GOLF CLUB & BALL

HORSESHOE

TEDDY BEAR

SAILBOAT

LOTUS

DOLPHIN

HIBISCUS

HUMMINGBIRD

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