Willow Tree Friendship Plaque – 4 x 4.75" Hand-Painted Resin Bas-Relief, Forever Friends Sentiment

Willow Tree Friendship Plaque is a 4" x 4.75" hand-painted resin bas-relief plaque by Susan Lordi that celebrates lasting friendship and is ready to hang or display.

This petite Willow Tree plaque captures a tender moment between two seated figures carved in bas-relief and finished in soft, hand-applied paints. Inscribed with the sentiment "Forever true, forever friends" on the included enclosure card, the piece is cast from the artist's original carving and arrives packaged in a fitted gift box. With a keyhole hanger built in and a low-profile depth of 0.5 inches, it can be integrated into a wall grouping or placed on a small tabletop plaque stand.

How is this plaque made and finished?

Each Willow Tree plaque begins as an original carving shaped by artist Susan Lordi in her Kansas City studio. The production piece is cast in durable resin to preserve fine carved details, then hand-painted to achieve the signature muted palette and subtle texture.

• Original hand-carved model by Susan Lordi
• Durable resin casting preserves detailed bas-relief
• Hand-painted finish for gentle, varied color tones
• Comes in a fitted gift box with sentiment enclosure card

What are the plaque's size and display options?

The plaque measures 4 inches high by 4.75 inches wide and is just 0.5 inches deep, sized for small wall displays or tabletop vignettes. It has a built-in keyhole hanger for mounting, and it will also sit securely on a compatible plaque stand sold separately.

• Dimensions: 4" H x 4.75" W x 0.5" D
• Keyhole hanger included for wall mounting
• Compatible with Willow Tree Plaque Stand #26500 (not included)
• Lightweight for easy arrangement within gallery walls

What does the design and sentiment convey?

The carved scene shows two seated figures in simple cream dresses facing one another, evoking quiet companionship. The included enclosure card reads "Forever true, forever friends," making the plaque a direct expression of lasting friendship without overstating emotion.

• Bas-relief carving emphasizes form and silhouette
• Neutral palette complements varied decor styles
• Sentiment card adds a ready-to-gift message
• Subtle facial detail keeps focus on posture and bond

How should I care for and use this piece?

Care is simple: keep the plaque free of heavy dust and avoid exposure to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight to preserve color. For display, choose a wall grouping, mantel, bookshelf, or the Willow Tree plaque stand to highlight the carving among other keepsakes.

• Dust with a soft cloth or soft-bristled brush
• Avoid harsh cleaners, heat, and prolonged sun exposure
• Mix with other small plaques for a cohesive wall collection
• Packaged in a fitted box for gifting or storage

Who is this for? The Willow Tree Friendship Plaque is suited to anyone who wants a small, meaningful token of friendship—gift-givers seeking a ready-to-present keepsake, collectors of Susan Lordi pieces, or homeowners looking for a subtle accent to a sentimental gallery wall. Its modest scale and neutral finish make it easy to place in bedrooms, living rooms, entryways, or office shelves where a quiet reminder of companionship is welcome.