custom copper and brass plaques by frapperie

WELCOME TO FRAPPERIE

Custom – Personalized – Handstamped
Brass & Copper Plaques

Frapperie offers custom hand-stamped solid copper & brass plaques made with admiration for the beauty and individuality of handcrafted goods. Our plaques are lacquer-free which allows soft layers of patina to accumulate as the years go by, providing protection, character and a sense of history.

All work is done in-house following artisanal methodology. This slower manual production process yields a product that is unique and timeless while never sacrificing quality or style.

A distinctive and indelible way to dedicate, memorialize, or celebrate.

Brass & copper are perfect for indoor and outdoor use due to their extreme durability and resilience. Both metals are able to withstand outdoor elements with little maintenance.

All Plaques are Made-to-Order
CONTACT US to discuss your project

Fabrication Process

Hand-stamping

The verb “frapper” in French means to hit or strike. Frapperie‘s brass and copper plaques are stamped one character at a time with a metal punch and a good strong tap of the hammer.

Rather than using pre-made factory plates, Frapperie cuts each plaque by hand allowing for a variety of sizes and shapes, giving you the option to choose from popular dimensions in our online shop or to request something made-to-measure.

hand stamping a brass plaque with hammer and letter punches — Plaque, hammer & letter punches

Finishing

For the finish, each plate is lightly hand sanded then treated with an oxidizing agent to darken the lettering and start the patina process, evoking a timeless vintage appearance.
Note that a coat of lacquer is never applied so that the metal can continue to take on a warm patina if desired or can be quickly hand-polished if needed to maintain its luster.

brass plaque surface finish — Finishing a brass plaque

This return to a slower traditional method, done with careful attention to detail, produces an old-world quality product that never sacrifices style!

Ordering a plaque

Custom Order

For a custom order, please contact us here with your details and we’ll get back to you quickly with a price quote and production time, along with a proof for text placement.
You can make up to 2 free changes after payment. If you need help deciding or have questions, we are here to help and advise you.

We offer :

Plaques cut to your desired dimensions
(up to: 39cm x 19cm | 15″ x 7.5″)
0.8mm / 1mm / 1.2mm & 1.5 mm thick brass
1mm & 1.5mm thick copper
3 different corner options : standard / rounded / angled
Option to add holes
- Brass wood screws available

See all OPTIONS available
View our GALLERY to get inspired

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Ready to Order

Below are a few items ready to order from our shop – Click here to see our full shop

About Frapperie

Frapperie plaques are made by Karen Rudd and Raoul Gatepin in their Neuville-sur-Saône workshop, located minutes from the lovely city of Lyon, France.
Karen, an artisan from the US, has been selling on Etsy since 2010.

You can contact us at : contact@frapperie.biz
You can check out our Etsy shop : Frapperie on Etsy

At Frapperie we have made many different kinds of plaques for many different purposes :

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