Ceramic portraits, also called porcelain photos, can be added to an existing bronze or granite grave marker. These portraits serve as touching reminders to all who visit the graveside of the loved ones they are there to honor. They are a wonderful way to pay final tribute to someone who has passed.
Ceramic portraits are produced by scanning the photo of your choosing into a computer. The manufacturer can then perfect the digital image through color correcting processes and by touching up blemishes. Some can also add digital effects such as turning a color photo into a black and white one. They can also crop images or blow them up to a larger size (although some slight degradation of the image may occur if the image is enlarged.)
Ceramic portraits are fired at very high temperatures during the printing process. This process ensures that they will be able to endure the extremes of both weather and the environment. The firing process ensures that the colors will not fade and the finish will not deteriorate. The image will be as permanent as the marker on which it is mounted.
Porcelain photos can be printed on either flat or domed ceramic medallions. Whether it is being mounted on a granite or bronze marker, epoxy will produce the appropriate bond strength to keep the image secure. Should the image be damaged or become detached and lost, many manufacturers keep a record of the digital photo master and should be able to replace it.