Improve the curb appeal of your property with this beautifully handcrafted slate plaque. Using natural, riven-edged slate, this weather resistant sign adds a uniquely elegant quality to the front of your home. ••DESCRIPTION•• -- Handcrafted in America at Sassy Squirrel Ink Studios, CA, we individually select every piece of slate and use state of the art UV technology to imprint your design onto your plaque. This results in an incredibly high definition and weather resistant finish which will endure all weathers for years to come. -- We offer 4 sizes: 12"x 6", 12"x8", 16"x10" or 18"x 8" Please note, this is a hand cut piece of slate with natural flaws and irregularities. Due to the process of chipping the edges, the slate may be slightly irregular in shape and have incomplete corners. We love working with this natural material to produce a product that is completely unique and individual ••MOUNTING•• -- Great on door, mailbox , stone, brick or wood. You can have holes drilled in the slate for mounting or hanging. (Template in photos). Hardware is included for all options. Consult home improvement store for installation on your particular surface. ••THE HISTORY OF SLATE•• Slate is a very durable, fine grained, metamorphic rock formed in the earth over 400 millions ago. It has a very low absorption rate of water, which makes it perfect for outdoor conditions. Slate has two lines of breakability – cleavage and grain – which make it possible to split the stone into thin sheets. When broken, slate retains its natural appearance while remaining incredibly strong and durable. It is for these reasons that it has been so widely used in roofing, flooring, billiard tables and blackboards.. Slate is very user friendly giving you the durability and look of thick stone without being too bulky and heavy making it easy to hang or mount. *** PLEASE NOTE*** The visual template you see is only an approximation of your final design. We will take your custom details and adjust sizes and spacing to ensure your plaque looks perfect! -- The information will be copied and pasted into the design, therefore, provide exactly what you want to see on your plaque. We will not be guessing the spelling, single/ plural forms, commas, apostrophe and other punctuation use. -- It is VERY IMPORTANT to double check the details that you submit to us. **Please note: International customers are responsible for duties, taxes, and other fees that may be incurred on international packages.** Sassy Squirrel Ink We create fully customized slate plaques, house signs, and a wide variety of unique gifts for every occasion. At Sassy Squirrel Ink we believe in high-quality designs, careful craftsmanship, and top of the line materials. We give you the opportunity to completely personalize your gift, providing you with the ability to make timeless memories for your friends and family. You can customize any of our design templates or create something completely unique A Sign For Any Occassion Sassy Squirrel Ink started with the exchanging of gifts. For Christmas 2015, I gave my husband Simon a personalized wallet made by my cousin, who has a very successful Etsy shop. Simon bought me a beautiful slate with a photo of us in St Mark’s Square, Venice on the day we got engaged,. The quality of the slate was amazing. With some encouragement from my cousin, we started researching how to make our own slates. Fast forward three months and we had decided on the name (I just love squirrels!). We then bought equipment and learned how to navigate our way through photoshop! Just like that, our first designs were ready for the marketplace! We now have over 90 designs, covering a whole range of products, from standard house numbers to house plaque gift ideas. We even offer a range of beautiful wedding gifts, all made from slate. We are constantly updating our designs and getting new and innovative ideas from our customers. With over 2000 5* reviews, we are becoming one of the go-to companies for house signs and plaques to increase the curb appeal of any property! - Kelly and Simon, Founders of Sassy Squirrel From Our Home To Yours We pride ourselves in offering gifts with personal meaning. From the time you place your order, to the time your slate plaque arrives at your doorstep, every part of your customized gifts' journey has that personal touch to it. From the look and the feel of the slate, to the personalized portions of your sign, we make sure every little detail is perfect. A whole range of plaques to choose from. Simple and Stylish to Ornate, Personal and Humorous, the choice is yours to make! Handcrafted in America Handcrafted gifts help portray your love and affection. They are not items you can simply run to a store and purchase on a whim. They express the care and thought you put into them and the person you are getting it for. Share that gift with a loved one and remind them what they mean to You. Personalized just for You Our wide selection of signs and plaques means there is one for everyone in your family. Include a family name, an address or a photo. All Sassy Squirrel signs can have that personalized touch that you will be proud to have in your home. Every Piece of Slate is Unique A home address sign can tell alot about the family living in said home. So why not make sure to include a personal touch to the exterior of your home to show off who your family is. There are plenty of designs and fonts to choose from. Which one is right for your home? Add a Little Humor to your Doorstep! Every custom order catered for. From simple names and numbers to beautifully ornate plaques, we can cater to your every need. We can even mock you up a digital proof to check and edit before completing your plaque.