Starfire Crystal Wall Plaque with Color Behind the Crystal

Color behind the crystal sits on the back face, so the viewer reads it through 0.25 inch of clear crystal and the etched artwork appears to lift off the color field. Front-printed color sits on the exposed surface, where handling and cleaning reach it directly. Putting the color layer behind the glass protects the finish and adds visible depth to the design.

Starfire crystal is a low-iron optical crystal, so the panel reads clear instead of showing the green edge tint that standard glass carries. That clarity matters here because the color layer sits behind the panel, and any tint would shift the red, blue, silver or gold backing. The material is rigid glass rather than acrylic, so it resists surface scratching but can chip if it lands on a hard edge.

Every size of the Starfire crystal wall plaque is 0.25 inch thick, from the 6" x 8" panel up to the 11" x 14" panel. The 6" x 8" and 8" x 10" panels suit a logo with a name and a date, while the 9" x 12" and 11" x 14" panels leave room for a longer citation or several names. Larger panels weigh more, so confirm the wall anchor before mounting the 11" x 14".

One colorfill color is included, and it applies to whichever elements of the artwork you choose. Buyers often fill the logo and leave the text clear, or fill the text and leave the logo clear, so the two read as separate layers against the backing. Ask for a quote if your design needs a second colorfill color.

Yes. Each piece is etched individually, so names, titles and dates can differ from plaque to plaque within one order. A single order can also mix the four sizes and the four backing colors, and each size is quoted at its own rate. Send the full name list with the artwork so every piece proofs at the same time.

Allow about three weeks before the ceremony date. Production runs five working days, and that clock starts when you approve the artwork proof rather than when you place the order. Add proofing time at the front and transit time at the end, because shipping days sit outside the production window.

Crystal wall plaques are most often used for donor recognition walls, dealer and distributor of the year awards, safety record milestones, hospital and university service awards, chamber of commerce honors and charity gala sponsor gifts. Organizations choose the larger panels for lobbies and boardrooms where several people read the citation. Smaller panels go to an individual office or a single honoree.

Wipe the crystal with a soft lint-free cloth, and spray glass cleaner onto the cloth instead of onto the plaque. Skip abrasive pads and scouring powders, which dull the etched areas over time. The colorfill sits behind the crystal, so cleaning the front face never touches the color layer.

The Starfire crystal wall plaque is quoted per piece rather than from a fixed price list, because panel size drives most of the cost. Four factors move the per-unit number: which of the four sizes you pick, how many pieces you order, whether the design needs a second colorfill color, and how fast you need delivery. Send your size, quantity and in-hands date to get a firm per-unit price.

No third-party certifications are listed for this crystal award. It is a decorative wall display item, not a food-contact product or a children's product, so food safety and toy safety standards do not apply to it. Tell us before you order if your procurement process needs material documentation, and we will request it from the manufacturer.