"Carved Signs" generally relate to three different styles of Sign Carving

Our Carved or Routed Signs are generally manufactured from High Density Urethane, PVC or Wood. 

When a piece of material is taken and the background is carved out using CNC router, an effect just like sandblasted signs where the carved letters appear to raise up from the sign is created. The difference being with a carved/routed sign is that the background would be smooth whereas with  a sandblasted sign, the background is textured.

The other type of carving usually associated with CNC carving is v-groove letters carved into the face of the sign. This produces a beautiful carved sign that is both simple and elegant and just oozes class. This style of carving  emulates the hand carved effect of quality carved signs from days gone by. This type of carved sign is often gilded with 23kt gold or other metal leaf to create simple but stunning signs.  A carved or routed sign is often associated with professionals and upmarket restaurants etc., who want to convey the message that they have been there a long time, are going to be there for many more years and are a business one can trust.

"Hand Carved Signs" usually consist of: Decorative Items, Appliqués and Letters.

Hand Carving.

In the sign industry it often refers to letters that are hand carved into the signblank to form a "v" groove or flat bottomed letter, leaving the face of the hand carved sign smooth. Another way hand carving signs are made is to remove the background effectively leaving the letters raised. Usually with signage the only sculpting that is done is in the form of a bas relief. That is not to say fully 3D hand carved items are not used, it's just not so common. If it's a full 3d hand carved item the temptation to steal is great if it's within reach.

"V groove Lettering". Carved into the sign by a CNC router.

"V" Groove lettering created with a CNC router.

Just like the "V" groove letters created in hand carving, routed letters look very similar but are much more precise and cost a lot less than hand carving. With this type of sign a flat substrate has the letters carved into it and these are often gilded.  These  carved signs tend to be very simple and elegant, speaking volumes about the business they represent.  These carved signs give the impression of a quiet and somewhat understated professionalism that has been around for a long, long time and plans to stay that way.

"Carved Signs".  Created with a CNC router

Three Dimensional  CNC Carving.

This is a relatively new addition to the carving world and is not used in the sign industry that often.  If you need any further information, please call us.  We can and do create three dimensional objects as shown by the toothbrushes.

There are many of types of Carved Signs, Look at these Carved Sign photos & descriptions to get ideas for your sign.