Slate Coasters UK

[Stephen Kane]

Hi all in the UK

I am looking for a source of laser engravable slate coasters.
Any recommendations welcome.
Thanks in advance


Stephen

[Karen Thompson]

Hi all in the UK

I am looking for a source of laser engravable slate coasters.
Any recommendations welcome.
Thanks in advance


Stephen
Hi Stephen,
You could try HPC Laser in Yorkshire - I know he had some in a while ago.
Their no. is +441274 870772 ask for Chris or Charlotte.

Cheers
Karen

[Stephen Kane]

Karen

Thanks

Stephen

[Bryan Jater]

http://www.snowdoniaslate.co.uk/

Whatever you want they will make for you. It is not really dark slate so I always spray it over with a clear laquer which makes it go darker and really enhances the engraving.

[Stephen Kane]

Bryan

Thanks

Stephen

[Stuart Orrell]

http://www.snowdoniaslate.co.uk/

Whatever you want they will make for you. It is not really dark slate so I always spray it over with a clear laquer which makes it go darker and really enhances the engraving.

I have also been looking for a slate coaster supplier, I may try the snowdonia slate and also see what Chris has. Thanks guys!

I am also interested in trying some of the green and black slate that comes from the lake district. Anyone have any experiene with this or know of a supplier up there.

Thanks!

[Dave Lock]

Try Morissons of all places.

You can get packs of slate place mats and coasters very cheaply. They are A4 size for the place mats and around 110mm x 110mm for the coasters.

They also have them in Black Granite. Engraves superbly.

They all have the rubber pads on the underside.

Well worth a trip.

Dave.

[Dee Gallo]

Totally unrelated, but it looks like we're getting quite a solid UK contingent here! Yeehaw!

Does anybody have pictures of the slate work being done? How thick is this slate you are using?

cheers, dee

[Stephen Kane]

Hhrump (or something like that- clears throat)!

Dee
Important geography lesson today.
Ireland no longer part of UK:):)
The economic lesson of course is they are delighted to have got rid of us

Stephen

[Stuart Orrell]

Dave,

Thanks for the Morrisins tip. I would never have thought of them for the stone coasters. I'll take a look soon.

I may also be off up to the Lakes in a couple of weeks, it's only just over an hour away from us, I'll let you all know if I can find a supplier up there. I do know that they are still quarying the rock.

Thanks all!

[Karen Thompson]

Try Morissons of all places.

You can get packs of slate place mats and coasters very cheaply. They are A4 size for the place mats and around 110mm x 110mm for the coasters.

They also have them in Black Granite. Engraves superbly.

They all have the rubber pads on the underside.

Well worth a trip.

Dave.
Ooohhhhhh I never thought of Morrisons :):)
Me and my lot are in the UK next month - supposed to be visiting family..... but it's only the in-laws:rolleyes:........ guess where I'll be found instead:D:D

[Dee Gallo]

Hhrump (or something like that- clears throat)!

Dee
Important geography lesson today.
Ireland no longer part of UK:):)
The economic lesson of course is they are delighted to have got rid of us

Stephen

Sorry for offending - I paid no attention to geography in school, but I guess I did know Ireland is a separate country.

:o dee

[Stephen Kane]

Dee

No offence taken.:)

I will post some pictures early next week.I use a number of different suppliers and thickness for various products:
20mm for House signs, 10 mm that I use for maps, 6mm for personal gifts (weddings, anniversarys) and now sourcing approx 3mm thick slate for coasters.

Stephen

[Karen Thompson]

Stephen,
Just been out to measure the ones I got from Chris at HPC and they are 3mm if that's any help to ya.

Karen

[Stephen Kane]

karen

Thanks. I left msg for Chris yesterday, will chase them down on Monday

Stephen