Scottish Thistle Family Name Copper Sign (Custom Crest Plaque)
Notes (optional)
Cutouts / personalization text / any special request
Need a different size & design? → Message via live chat.
This handcrafted copper plaque features a bold Scottish thistle crest, raised in deep relief with a clean, symmetrical layout. The thistle is the centerpiece, framed by a hammered copper background that catches light beautifully and gives the whole piece a timeless, heirloom feel.
In the photo, the personalization reads:
“THE BALDONADOS 2025”
You can change this to any name, year, date, or message.
This style looks incredible on classic homes, luxury renovations, ranch properties, and heritage-inspired interiors.
✅ What you are buying
You are purchasing one custom copper sign / plaque panel, made to order.
Included:
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Raised thistle crest relief
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Custom text line (family name, house name, ranch name, etc.)
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Optional date, year, or short phrase
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Sealed finish for long-lasting durability
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Optional corner holes for screw-mount installation
✅ Best uses (where customers install this)
This plaque works beautifully in many places:
Home & entry
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Front porch wall (covered)
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Entry foyer wall
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Above a fireplace mantel
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Stair landing feature wall
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Hallway end-wall focal piece
Outdoor covered & estate-style areas
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Covered patio wall
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Garden wall (covered)
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Pool house / guest house entry
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Barn / ranch entry (covered)
Professional installs (designers, builders, contractors)
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New builds and remodels as a signature identity piece
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Client gifting for closings and anniversaries
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Hospitality projects (lodges, boutique stays, event venues)
✅ Personalization options (simple & powerful)
You can customize:
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Family name / house name / ranch name
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Year / established date
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Short phrase (optional)
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Font style (classic serif, modern, rustic, formal)
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Border style (clean edge, framed border, Celtic border)
If you want a different crest concept (thistle + initials, shield, or a full emblem), I can design a new version for you.
✅ Popular Size Options
⭐ Option 1: Entry Sign Size (Most Common)
24" W × 16" H
⭐ Option 2: Statement Plaque Size (Most Popular)
30" W × 20" H
⭐ Option 3: Large Heritage Feature Size
36" W × 24" H
✅ We can also make it:
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wider and shorter (landscape band style)
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taller (vertical plaque)
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oversized for feature walls
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smaller for gates, niches, or interior name plaques
The design scales cleanly so it always stays balanced.
✅ Finish options
The panel shown is in a warm natural copper tone with a soft aged character that highlights the thistle relief.
This plaque is available in all finishes:
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Copper finishes
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Brass finishes
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Silver-plated finishes
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Patina finishes (brown, green, blue, black)
If you tell me your hardware finish (brass, bronze, black, nickel), I can suggest the best match.
✅ Installation (easy and professional-friendly)
Most customers install this with screws (recommended for signs).
It can mount onto:
drywall • brick • stone • wood • tile • metal
✅ Ordering & approval process (clear and professional)
I handle every order personally.
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You choose your size and finish
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I send a digital preview for approval
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After it’s finished, I send final product photos before shipment
Delivery is about 2 weeks after approval.
✅ Matching pieces customers often add (to complete the look)
Many customers order a second or third matching piece, shipped together:
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Matching house number plaque
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Matching front door overlay panel
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Matching fireplace mantel panel
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Matching kitchen stove backsplash panel
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Matching entry crest medallion
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Matching family name sign for inside the home
It creates a full “designed” look without being overdone.
What This Is
Hand-hammered metal panel, handmade to order from real copper and brass.
Most customers use it as a stove/range backsplash. It is also used as fireplace statement panels, wall art, kitchen islands, entry features, and other interior/exterior walls.
Because each piece is 100% handmade using real metal, every panel is naturally unique.
Ordering and Sizes
Choose one of the size options on this product page.
If you don’t see your size:
- Use the Custom Size Price Calculator to instantly see your price
- Message your size in live chat
- Nur adds your size option immediately (or within a few hours) and notifies you
Large projects / long walls
Very large pieces can be made as a matching multi-panel set (aligned pieces designed to install together).
As a guideline, sizes larger than about 80" are typically made as a set.
Custom size is always available.
Custom Design, Matching Pieces, and Personalization
Custom work is available.
You can:
- Choose a design style you like from our photos
- Request a new custom design with your direction
Matching pieces are also available (popular examples):
- Stove panel + matching range hood front
- Stove panel + matching fireplace statement panel
- Sets for long walls (multi-panel)
Personalization is available by request:
- Names, dates, quotes, addresses, initials, symbols, logos
If you want personalization, message the exact text (spelling and capitalization).
Cutouts and Openings
Cutouts can be made by request, such as:
- Outlets and switches
- Pot filler
- Plumbing/faucet openings
- Vents, windows, niches, fixtures
Message what you need in live chat. Final cutout details are confirmed before production.
Materials and Construction
- Real copper and brass
- Metal thickness: 24-gauge (approximately 0.5–0.6 mm)
- Backing: rigid composite panel (4 mm)
- Total thickness: approximately 6 mm (about 1/4")
Strong, lightweight for its size, and easy to handle during installation.
Finishes
All finishes are sealed for everyday use. Product photos show the finish options.
Copper finishes
- Copper
- Copper + Black
- Brown Patina
- Green Patina
- Blue Patina
- Black + Copper
Brass (Gold) finishes
- Brass (Gold)
- Antique Brass (Gold)
- Black + Brass (Gold)
Silver finishes
- Silver
- Silver + Copper
- Silver + Brass (Gold)
- Silver + Black
If you are unsure, message us and we can recommend a finish.
Where It’s Suitable
Suitable for:
- Indoor use
- Outdoor use
- Wet areas
Ways to Use
Kitchen
- Stove backsplash panel (behind the range)
- Full-height stove wall panel (counter to hood)
- Under-hood wall panel (between stove and hood)
- Full backsplash wall panel (one piece)
- Full backsplash wall set (multiple panels for long walls)
- Sink backsplash panel
- Coffee bar or home bar backsplash panel
Range hood and appliances
- Range hood front panel
- Range hood wrap set (front + sides)
- Appliance face panel (dishwasher or appliance front)
- Open-shelf back panel (behind shelves)
- Niche back panel (microwave, oven, refrigerator surround)
Islands and built-ins
- Kitchen island front panel
- Peninsula or breakfast bar front panel
- Bar front panel
- Built-in cabinet front panel
- Cabinet door insert panels (set)
Bath and wellness
- Vanity backsplash panel
- Vanity feature wall panel
- Shower accent wall panel
- Shower niche back panel
Fireplace and heat areas
- Over-mantel panel
- Fireplace surround set (around the firebox)
- Fireplace header band panel
- Hearth front panel
- Full fireplace wall set (multi-panel feature wall)
Feature walls and artwork
- Living room or dining feature wall panel
- TV or media wall panel (beside or below TV)
- Entry or foyer statement panel
- Stair wall panel
- Diptych or triptych set (2 or 3 panels)
Signs and identity pieces
- Family name panel
- House name panel
- Address numbers panel
- Full address panel
- Business logo panel
Outdoor covered areas
- Outdoor kitchen backsplash panel (covered)
- Outdoor bar front panel (covered)
- Covered exterior entry wall panel
Everything is made to order in your size. If you are not sure which use fits best, message with Nur via live chat and she’ll suggest the best layout and size.
Installation
Standard installation: Adhesive mount
Installs directly to the wall using construction adhesive or tile adhesive.
Works over many solid surfaces, including:
- Existing tile
- Drywall
- Wood
- Stone
- Brick
- Metal
Optional (by request)
- Pre-drilled screw holes, ready to screw-mount
- Hanging wire on the back, ready to hang like wall art
Handmade Character and Natural Variation
These are handmade pieces made from real metal. Natural variation is expected:
- Small differences in texture, hammer marks, and patina tone
- Subtle color movement and highlights
These are not defects. They are the handmade character of the piece.
Care and Cleaning
Sealed surface for everyday use.
Wipe with a soft cloth and mild cleaner.
Avoid abrasive pads and harsh chemicals.
Production, Delivery, and Pricing
Handmade to order. Delivered to your door in about two weeks after ordering.
Prices shown are final and all-inclusive. No extra fees after checkout.
Help, Custom Design, and Live Chat (Nur)
If you have questions about size, finish, installation, or design, message Nur using live chat.
Nur is the artist behind copperbacksplash.com.
She creates the designs and personally oversees every piece from start to finish.
All panels are hand-hammered by Nur and her apprentices in the studio, and Nur manages and reviews every order, design, and production step.