Black Forge Art

Framed Signs - Prices & options

What we need to know before starting your Framed Sign commission:


1. Your Choice Of Design


Were you choose from one of our thousands of existing designs or you ask us to create a bespoke design to your specifications, the artwork, detail and animation in our signs is unsurpassed, which, combined with the heavy duty construction and coating creates a top quality sign made with pride and care.


So, either choose an existing design from the selection of our previously made commissions illustrated in our sign page.


Or, request a modification to one of these designs to personalise it (see price for this option below).


Or, if you would like us to design a completely one-off, bespoke or portrait sign, then we regularly work from photographs, sketches and even verbal briefs supplied by you. Click here for more information and examples (see prices for this option below).


2. Size of Your Framed sign


Example of a framed sign

Your chosen design would be given and tree and grass surround (unless specified) and framed for either hanging or wall mounting. Price includes wall mounting holes or hanging eyes depending on your sign location. Your chosen name would be applied on one or both sides of the sign in either white or gold vinyl lettering*

  • 18 inch width
  • £545 incl. VAT
  • 2ft. width
  • £675 incl. VAT
  • 2ft. 6ins. width
  • £710 incl. VAT
  • 3ft. width
  • £745 incl. VAT
  • 3ft. 6ins. width
  • £895 incl. VAT
  • 4ft. width
  • £1095 incl. VAT

Options:


  • Arched top

    An arch softens the top of your sign, especially when mounting on top of a post.

    18ins > 2ft. 6ins. add £65.00
    3ft. > 4ft. add £85.00

    Example of an arched top sign

  • Scroll top

    Add decorative scrollwork, hand forged to match the top of your sign.

    18ins > 2ft. 6ins. add £80.00
    3ft. > 4ft. add £100.00

    Example of a scroll top sign

  • Hand Cut Lettering

    Have your chosen name hand cut within the frame in place of vinyl lettering. Please note, only readable from one side of sign.

    Add £12.50 per letter


    Example of hand-cut lettering

  • Heavy Gauge Lettering

    Have your chosen name in heavy gauge lettering suitable to the size of sign in place of vinyl lettering. As standard, ‘Times New Roman’ font, bold. Other fonts and styles available upon request. Please note only readable on one side of the sign.

    Add £10.00 per letter

    Example of heavy gauge lettering

  • Hanging Bracket

    A matching hanging bracket with forged decorative scroll for mounting your sign onto a wall or post complete with bolt-through security hanging eye system.

    18ins > 2ft. 6ins. £175.00
    3ft. > 4ft. £200.00

    Example of hanging bracket

  • Post top bracket

    A 4ins. square post sleeve (larger available upon request) with decorative supporting scrolls and security holes for mounting the sign on top of a square wooden post

    £125.00

    Example of a post top bracket


Larger or specified sizes, please contact us


Design Fees

For modifications to existing designs (subject to approval) - £41.97 + vat. (£50.00 inc.)

For a completely bespoke design (click here to see how it works) - From £83.33 + vat. (£100.00 inc.) (Again, subject to approval).


Delivery

The combination of increasing demand and our ‘individually made to order’ approach (especially with one-off commissions) can lead to a several month wait. However, lead times for any existing design are substantially less, we will also work to meet special deadlines such as Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc. Please contact us and let us know.


Smaller signs (12ins. > 2ft. 6ins.) - £25.00 (UK mainland)

Larger signs (3ft. > 4ft.) - £35.00 (UK mainland)

Collection is always welcome FOC.

We frequently deliver internationally. Please contact us for a quotation.


*The application of vinyl lettering is included in the above prices, applied to both sides of the sign if necessary. Available in white or gold. As standard, ‘Times New Roman’ font, capitals (upper and lower cases and any other font available upon request) Maximum 20 letters. £2.50 per letter thereafter.

Our Promise

All our signs are individually handmade to order by skilled craftsmen and blacksmiths in our own forge. They are fabricated from top quality steel (iron), tig welded and finished to the highest of standards. We take pride in the quality of our work and do not cut corners.


Once fabricated, the entire assembly is degreased, shot blasted and galvanised (zinc plated). This is followed by a thick coat of polyester powder, electrostatically applied to the sign which is then baked on in our industrial ovens (i.e. powder coated).This combination of coatings will ensure many maintenance free years.


Alternatively, for the absolute ultimate in durability; manufacturing your sign entirely from stainless steel and welding it together with our specialist stainless steel welding process prior to coating it black will give you an unsurpassed, maintenance free sign. We always recommend a stainless steel sign for coastal locations. Price for this varies depending on your style and size of sign, usually a 30% increase to the above prices. Please contact us for a quotation.


Ready to Order?

Upon confirmation of your order we only ask for a £100 deposit. Following which we will design (if required), manufacture, galvanise (not required for stainless steel signs), powder coat satin black your sign and have it ready for delivery. We are happy to send you a photograph of your finished sign for your approval prior to the balance being due.


Contact us now to get the ball rolling (insert family business stuff) with your weathervane. We look forward to hearing from you.