Every sign or plaque created by Atlas Signs and Plaques is handcrafted, meaning made-by-hand. That means that your plaque is totally unique from every other, and has been “touched” by many different hands. Different hands mean that there are variations in the look and finish of your sign. Your plaque undergoes nine to eleven different steps before it is shipped to you. Each step imparts a level of uniqueness making every plaque a true one-of-a-kind customized purchase. Here is an interesting blog article about finish variations.

These normal variations, little bumps, waves, and other variations in the finish, that might be called defects by some, are part of the charm that only a handcrafted item can deliver.

At Atlas, we celebrate these variances. They make our creation, and your plaque, incomparable.