A memorial or monument should be as unique as the person it is dedicated to. For this reason, a person choosing a marker of this type should come up with a design that truly reflects the person it will be remembering. Many people choose to have the monument go through sand blasting in CT to make certain every detail is captured. What does this process involve?
Creating an Image
First and foremost, the image to be used on the memorial must be created. Many companies make use of CAD software to design the monument so loved ones may give final approval before any work is done. The memorial typically contains the person’s name, date of birth, and date of death. Loved ones then choose other elements they would like included, such as a favorite quote of the deceased or an image that tells something about the person and his or her life.
Creating of the Template
Once a design has been approved, a template must be created. A specialized printer is employed at this time to create a stencil. However, the stencil does not contain all details, as this decreases the accuracy of the final image. Rather, the artist creating the monument will remove any remaining material during the process.
Sandblasting
This template is glued to the stone before the sand blasting in CT begins. The artist then cuts the stone using the template as a guide when creating the finished product. This process makes use of incredible heat to provide the desired level of detail and does so by removing layers of the granite to reveal the unpolished granite below. The depth of the cuts varies to allow contrast in the different elements.
Finishing
The last step involves adding the final details by hand. Tools are used to do this once the sandblasting is complete. This ensures the desired level of detail is achieved. However, this process is not appropriate for intricate images, such as a likeness of the deceased or another image that is complex.
Browse our website to learn more about sandblasting and other offerings. Every person deserves a memorial marker that truly represents their life and what they stood for. This helps future generations learn more about these individuals and what was important to them.