# I'm looking for a custom engraved plaque

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**Created:** [April 29, 2010, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-custom-engraved-plaque/537734 "2010-04-29T12:03:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![UltraVires](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ecccb3/32.png) [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\
**Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-custom-engraved-plaque/537734/1 "2010-04-29T12:03:38Z")

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I’m not a very artsy type of person, but I was looking to put together a small-ish wall plaque, sort of tribute to my father. Not a full wall shrine, but a decent size plaque which would commemorate him in a tasteful way.

It would be displayed at a lake house that he built. I would like a photo of him in or around it and have the following passage inscribed on it:

You are the captain of your ship.  
Always keep in mind that you have precious crew members.  
Guide her carefully through the reef on your way to the blue water.  
Here’s hoping you catch a favorable wind. Dad

As I said, design is not my strong point, so any recommendations or links to sites would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\
**Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-custom-engraved-plaque/537734/2 "2010-04-29T12:05:39Z")

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A local trophy shop should have no trouble setting that up.