"As Mad As A Hatter" Metal Sign
Handmade, timeless and unique “As Mad As A Hatter” aluminium sign, manufactured using traditional methods developed over 120 years and inspired by the World’s oldest supplier of number plates.
These aluminium signs are completely unique, all handmade and are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. This classic and evocative part of Britain’s industrial heritage will mature with age and comes with a lifetime manufacturing guarantee.
Whether it's a treat for yourself or for a loved one, it's the perfect personalised gift and suitable for any occasion!
Handmade, timeless and unique “As Mad As A Hatter” aluminium sign, manufactured using traditional methods developed over 120 years and inspired by the World’s oldest supplier of number plates.
These aluminium signs are completely unique, all handmade and are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. This classic and evocative part of Britain’s industrial heritage will mature with age and comes with a lifetime manufacturing guarantee.
Whether it's a treat for yourself or for a loved one, it's the perfect personalised gift and suitable for any occasion!
Handmade, timeless and unique “As Mad As A Hatter” aluminium sign, manufactured using traditional methods developed over 120 years and inspired by the World’s oldest supplier of number plates.
These aluminium signs are completely unique, all handmade and are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. This classic and evocative part of Britain’s industrial heritage will mature with age and comes with a lifetime manufacturing guarantee.
Whether it's a treat for yourself or for a loved one, it's the perfect personalised gift and suitable for any occasion!
Product Specifications
Length: 44.5cm
Width: 15.2cm
Made From: Aluminium
Made In: United Kingdom
How the Signs are Made
Find out more about the traditional, handmaking process that makes each and every sign extra special.
End to end, each product takes on average 4 hours to manufacture in its 6-part process:
Part One – the raw aluminium is pressed using, in some cases, digit dies that are over 80 years old.
Part Two – the raw aluminium is chemically cleaned in an alkali solution to remove dirt and grease, then rinsed in water before soaking in a bath of solution which prepares the surface for painting and gives corrosion protection.
Part Three – the base coat is applied to the aluminium sign first, which is the digit colour. All paints are stoved enamel paint that are hand sprayed on to the sign – then baked for 30 minutes on racks in a 125°C oven.
Part Four – The sign is sprayed a second time with the chosen background colour – this is then left to ‘flash off’.
Part Five – Using a combination of thinners, the top layer of paint is removed over the digits exposing the coloured lettering from the base coat used.
Part Six – Final bake at 125°C for 30mins and then the sign is left to cool.