The monument erected at the place of the burial of a person is not just a tribute to traditions. Thus, loved ones can express their feelings, respectful attitude and grief in relation to the deceased. Therefore, when choosing and designing the stele, you must be vigilant. Particular attention should be paid to photographs and captions. The former are produced in several ways today. This engraving is performed manually and automatically, and photoceramics. Each of these methods of applying portraits has its own characteristics. See examples of such monuments on the website
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Photoceramics on the monument and its characteristics
This method of making portraits was one of the first to appear. Initially, the images were performed exclusively in black and white. But with the development of technology and the introduction of new types of raw materials, the masters had almost unlimited possibilities. Portraits are made based on the photograph. The latter can be of any quality. Using special computer programs, image quality improves - the background changes, imperfections are corrected, certain elements are added or removed. A photo is displayed based on enamel. A printer is used for this. The upper ball is a spraying of photoceramic paint, fired in an oven at a temperature of -800 degrees. Such a portrait is resistant to any external influences and is able to last at least 50 years.
Engraved portraits on monuments
Engraving is a more modern way of applying portraits to the surface of the monument. Today, craftsmen use several different techniques, the choice of which depends on the base material, budget, and required quality. So, engraving happens:
- classic;
- shock engraving;
- sandblasting;
- laser.
The traditional method of engraving is manual. Technology is the oldest. It is suitable for all types of substrates. Blanks can be viewed on the website . Engraving is done with a hammer, chisel, chisel. To apply a portrait using this technology, the master must spend a lot of time and effort, paying attention to every stroke. The technique is very expensive. The finished image may differ from the original.
The impact-engraving method involves the use of a special machine equipped with a needle with a diamond tip. After impacts, microscopic chips appear on the stone. Impact technology contributes to good terrain and clarity.
The sandblasting method is fully automatic. It involves the use of a computer program. The image is transmitted through a stencil. Quartz sand is used as an abrasive. Another great automatic way is laser. It allows you to create not only portraits, but also backgrounds, inscriptions and more.