Our Personalised Commissions are created uniquely for you. It’s a once in a life time opportunity and we shall hold your hand all the way. Commissions can take days or weeks to complete depending on the sort of work and the size. Some of our artists specialise particularly in commissions, and are really excited to offer this original service for Art in the Heart clients.

If you are interested in this Personalised Commission – House Numbers and Plaques by Tim Carter – email us at marketplace@artintheheart.co.uk or call our Director on 07986 609141.

Read more here about this commission and the artist himself, and see examples of house numbers and plaques. We cannot stress enough the importance of ordering in plenty of time.

Learn more about what’s involved in general, when you commission one of our artists and makers

This Personalised Commission – House Numbers and Plaques

is for the sophisticated and original taste. You can order numbers and plaques to adorn your own home or workplace or offer as a gift for example a new home or new business. They are also superb for inaugurating occasions and buildings. Each piece is created from scratch according to your exact requirements. These totally hand crafted glass pieces are a perfect adornment for your special place. You can have any text, number and also could combine that with particular unique images for example linked to nature or to symbolise an idea or emotion. Scroll down for examples.

Your number or plaque will be created in the fine and detailed style which is typical of Tim Carter’s art glass work. It is of the highest quality, each piece fashioned and skilfully worked with such pride. Tim is a true craftsman and you will be in safe hands. All of your requirements will be discussed directly with this approachable and friendly artist. Scroll down for examples.

‘ My sophisticated real glass plaques are of far superior quality compared to acrylic options.  I make my plaques using 15mm thick glass, engraved and sand blasted with the number or design of the customer’s choice before being mounted on a stunning black slate backing plate which really brings out the detail of the etching on the glass. I also use stainless steel fixings to ensure durability, whatever the weather. Obviously, sizes depend on individual requirements.’

‘Drawing on many years’ experience of working with glass, I use a variety of techniques and processes to bring out the natural beauty of this hard wearing and versatile medium. The transparent textures of the glass are enhanced by refraction, the bending of light as it passes through the glass and out into the air.’ 

‘With all the current media reports on environmental pollution, it’s not just the beauty and versatility of glass that interests me as an artist, it’s also the fact that it also has much greater ‘green credentials’ than other, often cheaper, materials such as acrylic and plastics.  Not only can glass be recycled an infinite number of times, it also requires much less processing than other recyclable materials which further reduce its impact on the planet.’

‘True to my aesthetic design roots, my house plaques are both beautiful and functional. Purchasers can choose from a wide range of numerical and letter typefaces & fonts and I’m also happy to discuss individual requirements in order to create a bespoke plaque to suit different styles and budgets. The signs can be personalised with the inclusion of a simple engraved image, graphic or logo’.

‘If you require your house sign to be clearly visible at night, I also create illuminated options using safe low voltage LED lighting. The lighting beautifully enhances the engraved details.’

‘By investing in one of my unique house plaques, purchasers will be investing in a real talking point that will be long admired and last a lifetime.  These top-drawer plaques can’t fail to impress family, friends, visitors and even the postman!’

Standard Sizes: 200mm x200mm, 200mm x400mm + bespoke sizes.

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The Artist

My work is formed using a wide variety of tools, techniques and processes, often combining other materials and components, such as wood, slate, stainless steel, acrylic and LED lighting, to produce a range of work which is both sculptural and functional, with an emphasis on constructing, assembling and decoration.

Based in the beautiful Rutland countryside, I established Timothy Carter Glass & Sculpture in 1999 after graduating from the Chelsea School of Art and Design.  I now design and produce a range of unique products including exterior glass house numbers, personalised home or business name plaques and sculptures, wall art and lights for home, house and garden
I pride myself on consistently providing not only exceptional, high quality products, but also offering excellent customer service. 

For each of my hand made pieces of glass, art begins with me sitting at my rather battered desk, perched under the window of my studio in Rutland.  With a cup of coffee to help get the creative juices flowing, I develop a range of sketches, drawing my inspiration from the natural world, or interpret and develop ideas already discussed with the client.  Once the design has been finalised, I create a stencil that will act as a guide for the high-pressured sandblasting process I use to permanently engrave the image into the glass panel.

The main tool of my trade is a large high spec sandblaster machine powered by a huge old warhorse of an industrial air compressor which has served me well for many years! This enclosed sandblasting unit helps to prevent tiny particles of sand and glass getting into the air ensuring a safe environment for me to work in.

Sharp 3D images are then etched deep into the layers of the 15mm thick glass panel using multi-stage blasting and shading techniques honed through many years of experience and practise. Although it is called sandblasting, the abrasive medium I use is actually aluminium oxide as it is more effective than sand and is especially good for glass work as it gives a far superior finish. The aluminium oxide also comes in different ‘grit’ sizes which are used in conjunction with the strength of the pressure used during the sandblasting process and the varying length of time concentrated on each area, to carve either deeper or shallower impressions into the glass  in order to reproduce a highly detailed representation of my original artwork ‘blueprint’.  This high-powered abrasive process etches my designs onto the clean surface of a glass panel leaving a stunning frosted impression of the chosen design, ensuring a beautifully textured and high-quality finish. The panel is then mounted on a complimentary material, such as slate or oak, depending on the end use or customer preferences.

I am often commissioned to create a personalised piece of glass art; these can range from large wall sculptures to small house plaques, both of which allow clients to demonstrate their individuality to their neighbours, friends and visitors. I’m more than happy to work with clients to create an image that represents either them or the story behind their choice of house or business name. 

The nature of the sandblasting process ensures each piece is totally unique. The high-quality raw materials I have chosen to use only enhance the natural beauty of each piece; this, together with my training as an artist and craftsman, ensure its longevity.  They say a house is the biggest purchase anyone makes in their life, so even more reason to adorn it with unique, high quality investment pieces that will last a lifetime. 

Prices for house and building plaques

1 digit – Small 200mm x 200mm x 50mm plaque =  £90.00; 2 digit – Small 200mm x 200mm x 50mm plaque = £95.00; 3 digit – Small 200mm x 200mm x 50mm plaque = £100.00; Digits can be numbers or numbers & letters.

Postage = £10.00 UK

Standard Size Large Plaque = 200mm High x 400mm Long x 50mm Deep Engraved with Number & Name or Just Name = £175.00. Postage = £20.00 UK

LED lighting starts at an additional £70.00

If you would like to enquire about this Personalised Commission: House Numbers and Plaques by Tim Carter or want to enquire about any other commission, please email us at marketplace@artintheheart.co.uk with your contact details or call our Director Dawn Birch-James on 07986 609141.

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