![Metal Etched Plates](https://sgfteam.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Metal-Etched-Plates-1.jpg)
![](https://sgfteam.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Metal-Etched-Plates-2.jpg)
![Metal Etched Plates](https://sgfteam.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0756.jpg)
What do Metal Etched Plates have to do with binderies and books?
We put them on binders and books instead of doing foil stamping, printing, embossing/debossing or screen printing.
The metal can be aluminum, tin, brass or steel. We mounted plates ranging in size from 1/2” x 3/4” to 11” x 14”, there is a huge range!
Metal Etched Plates can be attached to binder and books by three methods:
- Gluing
- Riveting
- Pinning
The following two images show a ring binder that has an aluminum plate that is both etched and screen printed.
![](https://sgfteam.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Metal-Etched-Plates-4.jpg)
![](https://sgfteam.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Metal-Etched-Plates-5.jpg)
The next two images show plates that are both etched and coloured.
![Metal Etched Plates](https://sgfteam.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0701.jpg)
![Metal Etched Plates](https://sgfteam.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0713.jpg)
This next two images show “pin pieces.” We drill 2 small holes into the cover, insert and bend the two prongs inward and line the book lid or book cover to hide the prongs.
![Metal Etched Plates](https://sgfteam.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0750.jpg)
![Metal Etched Plates](https://sgfteam.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0731.jpg)
The following image shows an etched brass moulded piece.
![Metal Etched Plates](https://sgfteam.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0710.jpg)
One supplier we found can, in addition to etching and decorating metal plates, can also personalize each plate with a unique name. The per unit price was surprising low! In some instances, the supplier can personalize 500 unique names cheaper than we could foil stamp 500 unique names!
Features
• Multiple shapes, textures, surface and metals
• Can be both etched and coloured
Benefits
• Very distinctive
• Great value added benefit
• Can be personalized, sometimes at a cheaper cost than foil stamping!