Custom Engraved Blackwell Mirror Plaque

A custom engraved mirror plaque is an award panel of beveled black mirror glass mounted on a wood backing, decorated by deep etch. Deep etch cuts below the mirrored surface, so names, dates and logos read as a frosted light mark against the dark reflective face. The etch sits inside the glass rather than on top of it, so the artwork cannot rub off or fade.

A black mirror plaque holds contrast on its own, while clear glass awards depend on the wall or shelf behind them to make the engraving readable. The rosewood-colored backing extends past the mirror to form a border, which a frameless glass panel does not have. The Blackwell mirror plaque also scales to 12 by 15 inches, larger than most desk-sized glass awards, so it works as a wall piece.

Yes. Deep etch is the decoration method, and it handles a company logo, a recipient name, a title, a date and a citation line in a single layout. Send artwork as vector line art so fine text and thin logo strokes hold their shape in the etch. The etch renders in one frosted tone, so a multi-color logo converts to a single-tone version before production.

Production runs 5 working days from artwork approval. The clock starts when you approve the proof, not when the order is placed, so a same-day approval saves a full day. Transit time is separate from those 5 working days, so add shipping when you plan around an award date.

Mirror plaques are ordered most often for retirement recognition, years-of-service milestones, sales achievement awards, donor and sponsor recognition, board member appreciation, and building or room dedications. Schools and athletic programs use the larger 12 by 15 inch size for honor rolls and championship displays. The smaller 7 by 9 inch size suits desk presentation at banquets and quarterly recognition meetings.

Wipe the mirror face with a dry microfiber cloth to lift dust and fingerprints. Spray glass cleaner onto the cloth rather than onto the plaque, so liquid does not run down into the wood backing or the seam between the two. Skip abrasive pads and scouring powders, which scratch the beveled edge; the etched artwork is cut into the glass and will not wear away with normal cleaning.

Per-unit cost depends on the size you choose, the quantity you order and the amount of artwork in the etch. The five sizes step up in price from 7 by 9 inches to 12 by 15 inches, and per-unit cost drops as order quantity rises. Choosing vertical or horizontal format does not change the price. Request a quote with your size, quantity and artwork to get exact pricing.

Specify the plaque size and whether you want vertical or horizontal format, because the plaque is built to the orientation you choose and cannot be rotated afterward. Send the engraving copy and any logo file at the same time, then approve the proof to start the 5 working day production window. Confirm exact spelling of recipient names before approval, since the deep etch is permanent.