Thursday, April 30, 2009

Mirror Signage




Mirror is a very exciting medium. For this job, the image of Muhammad Ali was etched into the back of the mirror, removing the silvering, and allowing light to travel through the mirror. In this private gymnasium, a light source was placed behind the mirror wall and the image illuminated. This is a very useful medium for retail signage.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

California Laser Etch Completes New Airport Project!!


One of our more ambitious projects, this landmark water feature comprises 7 granite slabs, each 4’ x 8’ at over 400 pounds, and greets arriving and departing passengers at San Bernardino International Airport, recently dedicated on the site of the former Norton Air Force Base. A quotation from a local dignitary is combined with a graphic representation of a squadron of three C-141 aircraft, the primary plane that operated at the Base before its closure. Our team created the graphic by photographing a parked C-141 from several angles using a large-format (8” x 10”) camera, then combining the images to simulate 3 separate aircraft with the quotation across the 28’ width of the water feature. Our team trucked the completed slabs to San Bernardino and handled the installation as well.