Resin & mini letters
Resin, acrylic and metal letters for interiors and close viewing.
- Shanghai Xionglan Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (brand: Xionglan Art)
- Shanghai-based workshop · delivery in 67 Chinese cities
- 10 capability groups / 102 individual techniques · design, fabrication and installation in-house
- Phone +86 156 0163 6249 · Mon–Sun 09:00–18:00 (CST)
Indoor lettering is judged up close, where edge quality, depth and finish are all visible. We produce resin, acrylic, brass and stainless letters with clean edges and consistent spacing.
Commissioned work in resin & mini letters normally runs from 6 to 30 m², with 6–12 working days in production from approved drawings. The reference range for this technique is CNY 200–1200 per m², quoted itemised. It sits within our Signage & Wayfinding capability, alongside 9 related techniques, and the 4-point deliverable below is what a commission includes as standard.
When resin & mini letters is the right answer - and when it is not
Dimensional lettering is chosen where a name should have physical presence on a facade or interior wall - depth, shadow and material quality rather than a flat applied graphic. It suits corporate entrances, retail frontages, reception walls and building identification. It is a poor fit for long text at small sizes, where the depth adds cost without being perceptible.
How the work is actually carried out
The letterforms are set and the depth chosen against the viewing distance and the wall's lighting, since depth that reads well at close range is lost across a plaza. Materials are selected for the setting - acrylic and steel for interiors, stainless, aluminium or painted metal for exteriors - and the returns and faces are finished consistently. Fixings are designed as part of the piece, with a template produced so the letters go on straight and in the right positions. Illumination, if required, is designed with the letters rather than applied to them.
Typical applications
Typical specifications
| Materials | Cast resin, acrylic, brass, stainless, aluminium |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Painted, plated, brushed, polished, illuminated |
| Sizes | From 30 mm lettering to 1 m+ individual letters |
| Lead time | 2-5 weeks |
| Capability | Signage & Wayfinding |
| Reference range | CNY 200–1200 per m² |
| Techniques in this capability | 10 |
| Coverage | Shanghai base, nationwide delivery, overseas projects on request |
Reference price bands for Resin & mini letters
Indicative only, based on the scope normally quoted for resin & mini letters. A firm price follows a site survey and an itemised quotation split into material, labour, finishing, packing and freight.
| Scope | Typical area | Reference total | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small area | 6–15 m² | CNY 1,200 – CNY 18,000 | approx. CNY 1200/m² |
| Standard area | 15–36 m² | CNY 3,000 – CNY 43,200 | approx. CNY 700/m² |
| Large area | 36 m² and above | CNY 7,200+ | approx. CNY 200/m² |
Build tiers for resin & mini letters
Resin & mini letters is not one product at one size: the table below is the same scope ladder we quote on, so you can see where your project sits before asking for a price.
| Build tier | Typical area | Production days | What changes at this tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 6–30 m² | 6–12 | Up to 30 m², one substrate and one access setup, 6–12 days in the workshop. |
| Tier 2 | 6–30 m² | 6–12 | 6–30 m² across two or more faces, 6–12 days, substrate build-up agreed per location. |
| Tier 3 | 6–30 m² | 5–10 | 6–30 m² across two or more faces, 5–10 days, substrate build-up agreed per location. |
| Tier 4 | 6–30 m² | 7–14 | 6–30 m² across two or more faces, 7–14 days, substrate build-up agreed per location. |
| Tier 5 | 6–30 m² | 5–10 | 6 m² and above, multiple substrate types and phased access, 5–10 days with a join and numbering plan. |
What we deliver
- Wayfinding strategy, message schedule and sign-location drawings
- Illuminated letters, light boxes, totems and directory boards
- Code-compliant safety, evacuation and public-notice signage
- Electrical coordination, installation and maintenance access
Faults we see most often in resin & mini letters
Each of these is a field failure rather than a workshop one, and each is cheaper to prevent at enquiry stage than to correct after installation.
- Choosing depth by preference rather than by viewing distance, so the letters are either lost or absurdly heavy.
- Fixing from the front through the visible face, when a concealed or rear fixing would leave the face clean.
- Setting out on site by measurement rather than from a drilling template, which is how names end up visibly uneven.
What to settle before an overseas project starts
| Viewing distance and height | Tell us where the lettering sits and from how far it is read. Letter height and depth both follow from it. |
|---|---|
| Setting and material | Interior or exterior, and the wall material. It decides the metal, the finish and the fixing method. |
| Illumination | Tell us if the letters must be lit, and at what time of day they matter most. Lighting is designed into the letters, not added. |
Working with us from overseas
Enquiry to installation, one point of contact. Export packing, shipping, commercial terms and quality control →
Design intent and what drives the cost
| Technique | Resin & mini letters |
|---|---|
| Positioning | Resin, acrylic and metal letters for interiors and close viewing. |
| Floor area normally quoted | 6–30 m² per commission |
| Typical production window | 6–12 working days from approved drawings |
| Main cost drivers | Area and repetition; substrate preparation; detail and modelling time; surface finish; access and working hours |
| What we quote separately | Material, labour, finishing, packing, freight and site measures - each as its own line |
Representative work
Signage & Wayfinding projects photographed on completion.
Signage & Wayfinding — Gateway monument & entrance sign
Signage & Wayfinding — Scenic-area signboards
Signage & Wayfinding — Gateway monument & entrance sign
Signage & Wayfinding — Hospital wayfindingCommon questions
Should we use real metal or a plated finish?
How do you keep letter spacing even?
Can you do illuminated letters in a listed or heritage building?
Discuss resin & mini letters
Send photographs, drawings or a 3D file with approximate dimensions. You will get a technique recommendation, a reference price band and a production schedule.