GeorgeStones Services: Inscriptions
At GeorgeStones, we specialize in crafting inscriptions that honor the memory of your loved ones with elegance and dignity. Our expertise spans across various styles, including traditional, modern, and religious texts. We work with premium materials such as granite, marble, and sandstone to ensure durability and timeless beauty.
Our Inscription Services
- Hand-Carved Letters: Our skilled artisans create intricate, hand-carved inscriptions that bring a personal touch to each headstone. Prices range from AU$ 12 to AU$ 15 per letter, depending on the size.
- Sandblasted Letters: For a clean and precise finish, we offer sandblasted lettering. Prices range from AU$ 8 to AU$ 10 per letter, depending on the size.
- 23 Karat Gilding: We provide 23 karat gilding to enhance the inscriptions with a touch of luxury. Gilding costs range from AU$ 3 to AU$ 5 per letter, depending on the size.
- Durable Painting: Our durable and long-lasting paint options ensure the inscriptions remain vibrant for years to come.
Portfolio
Headstone inscription restoration: cleaning, re-lettering and re-painting
Materials We Use
- Granite: Granite is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica. It is formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface. Granite is known for its durability, strength, and resistance to weathering, making it a popular choice for monuments, and decorative stone.
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- Marble: Marble is a metamorphic rock primarily composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, usually calcite or dolomite. It is renowned for its fine grain, smooth texture, and aesthetic appeal, making it a preferred material for monumental masonry. Marble's ability to achieve a high polish and its availability in various colors and patterns enhance its suitability for creating statues, monuments, and memorials. While marble is durable and weather-resistant, it is softer than granite, making it easier to carve but more susceptible to acid rain and environmental wear over time.
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- Sandstone: Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized mineral particles or rock fragments, primarily quartz and feldspar. It is valued in monumental masonry for its durability, workability, and natural beauty. Sandstone can be easily carved into intricate designs, making it suitable for statues, memorials, and architectural details. Its range of colors, from earthy browns to reds and yellows, adds to its aesthetic appeal. However, sandstone is porous, which makes it more susceptible to weathering and erosion compared to harder stones like granite or marble. Proper maintenance and sealing can enhance its longevity in outdoor settings.
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