Architectural & Corporate Lettering
Architectural & Corporate Lettering
Carved Stone Lettering Techniques
The traditional hand-carved (incised) V-cut lettering is beautiful and considered the most elegant option. The letters would not normally be colored, however, they can be if desired.
Sandblasted lettering, a classic and elegant method, is also deeply recessed into the stone and can be filled with gold leaf or exterior paints.
The red "Mystique" is achieved by a deeply recessed sand blasted lettering which is then painted.
The "of Marble" is hand carved V-cut (incised) lettering gilded with 22 carat gold leaf.
The "Vermont Marble Company" is also hand carved V-cut and gilded 14 carat gold leaf.
Roll over the star icons to learn more about the lettering styles used on this marble sign.
Belmont Racetrack, Elmont, New York
Secretariat
541 V-grooved letters (double-sided), finished with gold leaf were hand-carved into Indian Black Granite for the base of the Secretariat sculpture at the Belmont, New York Racetrack. The Secretariat sculpture resides in the paddock in honor of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. The bronze Secretariat sculpture is by John Skeaping.
Design Details
- 2 1/2" mitered Indian Black granite with cap and base
- 541 hand-carved V-grooved finished letters, gold leaf
- Bronze horse sculpture on base is by John Skeaping
Architectural & Corporate Lettering
