I just got spammed from merchant circle but thought this article might be helpful to everybody.
A business sign gives off the first impression for a business. When designing a business sign you want to keep this in mind. Also, keep in mind that a business sign needs to look professional and give some idea what your business is about. Remember to check to see what your town ordinance is before hanging your sign.
Items Needed To Make Signs:
Substrate (Blank sign)
Vinyl Lettering
Alcohol-base Cleaner
Drill
Paint / Paintbrush
Step 1
Decide on what shape and size you want your sign to be. Plan on whether you want to use a vertical, or horizontal substrate. Also this is the perfect time to decide what type of lettering will be used to display the name of your business information.
Step 2
Paint your substrate if needed. The substrate can usually be cleaned by using an alcohol-based cleaner. You will want to properly outline your substrate for the lettering of the business.
Step 3
Apply the lettering to your sign. If you plan on painting your letters this can be down by freehand or you can purchase a stencil trace. Another idea is to use vinyl lettering that can be purchased from a local sign shop. Many home improvement stores also carry these types of lettering. The letters can also be ordered in a special size and color from online stores.
Step 4
Your sign should almost be complete by this point. Clean your sign and remove any unnecessary markings. Add a border to your design if your prefer. If your sign requires holes to be drilled in it, drill the holes and apply the hinges and then hang your sign.
Posted by Patrick Sweeney (Member # 4123) on :
It is all so simple and it only takes about an hour from start to finish.
Posted by bruce ward (Member # 1289) on :
wth is the drill for and whats a stencil trace...gotta get me one
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
Gee thats so simple anyone can do this, gee I got plywood some stencils and left over paint lol lol Who comes up with this stuff geez
Posted by W. R. Pickett (Member # 3842) on :
I have a machine that just cranks them out.
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
The secret is having the right HINGES, don't you see that part...
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
That's as easy as plastic surgery,,,pull the skin back, sew it up and cut off the excess.
