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No Vynuull sticking on this one, all hand painted. It's 2'x 16' AC plywood (Jill hates MDO). Had this one in the works for a few weeks, felt good to get it done today. We'll be re-doing the signs out front and the vehicles as well soon.
Stevo
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-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Looks Great! The line under Custom signs is a little tough to read. What is it? Phone?
-------------------- Phil Steffen, 29 Van Rensselaer St City of Saratoga Springs DPW Saratoga Springs NY 12866 Posts: 563 | From: beautiful Saratoga Springs NY | Registered: Aug 2001
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The pics really aint that great, it's way more vibrant than what's seen here. The line underneath there is "Est. 1985". It's pretty subtle and don't really wanna show up in the pics.
Stevo
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-------------------- "Are we having fun yet?" Peter Schuttinga DZines Sign Studio 1617 Millstream rd Victoria BC V9B-6G4 Posts: 521 | From: Victoria BC | Registered: Mar 2002
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Now comes the raise in prices.... obviously you are looking prosperous - so you must be!
Build it and they will come!
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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How come you don't like MDO Jill? Signs look top drawer!
-------------------- Catharine C. Kennedy CCK Graphics 1511 Route 28 Chatham Center, NY 12184 cck1620@taconic.net "Look at me, Look at me, Look at me now! I't's fun to have fun, But you have to know how!" Posts: 2173 | From: downtown Chatham Center, NY | Registered: Feb 2004
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that looks fab... no doubt the work will be pouring in.....
nik
-------------------- Nicola Rowlands RGS Signs & Screenprinting Reval Green Finavon By Forfar Angus scotland 01307 850 260
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That line on the bottom isnt much to worry about considering the garage is set back from the road anyway, but the main copy of the sign is what will catch anyones attention if they look towards the house. The signs out front will really catch some attention I'm sure.
in my pee poor opinion that is an excellent sign
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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Hey! For the record, Stevo did this one all by his lonesome. He wouldn't let me near it! It was nice of him to do this for me, wasn't it? He wanted to play up the fact that this is my 20th year in the sign biz. Cat, I just don't like MDO, never have...never will. The paper layer breaks down way too quickly in my opinion. Love....Jill PS Thanks Stevo! Posts: 8834 | From: Butler, PA, USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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-------------------- Nicola Rowlands RGS Signs & Screenprinting Reval Green Finavon By Forfar Angus scotland 01307 850 260
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I was a little skeptical about using that type of plywood but it really wasn't bad at all to work with. Takes a bit more sanding and maybe a thicker coat of primer. Her previous sign was made out of the same stuff and it lasted close to twenty years so I'm pretty confident this will last too.
Stevo
-------------------- Stevo Design Illustration Logos Sign Design Clip Art www.stevo-design.com Posts: 1680 | From: Edmonton Ab Canada EH! | Registered: May 2001
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Well done- really nice- now I've got to get MY act into gear & do something!!!
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I think it is awesome. Nice balance and colors. Well done, faithful servant!
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
DrCAS Custom Lettering and Design Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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Beautiful sign Stevo and Jill! Whaat size is your shop?
btw, what is AC ply?
John
-------------------- John Lennig / Big Top Sign Arts 5668 Ewart Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada bigtopya@hotmail.com 604.451.0006 Posts: 2184 | From: Burnaby, British Columbia,Canada | Registered: Nov 2001
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Beautiful Job! You sure are gutsy using AC plywood though. Down here, that stuff starts breaking down in about a year.
-------------------- Maker of fine signs and other creative stuff. Located at 109 N. Cumberland ave. Harlan, Ky. 40831 606-837-0242 Posts: 4172 | From: Ages-Brookside, Ky. Up the Holler... | Registered: Jul 1999
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VERY IMPRESSIVE !!! Neat, orderly, eye catching and to the point. Great layout !! LOVE those colors !!
Question: I have to do a 4 footer here for my landlord. Having not used AC Plywood, what secret primer formula do you use to keep the grain from showing through in 6 months ?
-------------------- John Smith Kings Bay Signs (Retired) Kissimmee, Florida Posts: 817 | From: Central Florida - The Sunshine State | Registered: Jan 2000
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AC grade plywoods have one finished face usually Douglas Fir made with exterior glue. I have 3 coats of latex primer on it and sanded in between the 2nd and 3rd coats on both sides and two coats of one shot on the background.It turned out pretty smooth. The edges themselves might have about 6 coats on it. It's sealed up good! I know it sounds like alot more work but I didn't mind putting in the extra time on it, now that I have a garage to goof around in.
As evidenced by Jill's last sign it seems to hold up pretty well here. I'll definetly be keeping an eye on it to see how it does.
Stevo
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Looks good Stevo, Jill's a happy mamma now!!! and ya know what they say about mamma not being happy....
-------------------- Frank Magoo, Magoo's-Las Vegas; fmagoo@netzero.com "the only easy day was yesterday" Posts: 2365 | From: Las Vegas, Nv. | Registered: Jun 2003
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I like it. You did good, Stevo! Good balance and the colors work for me.
Your brush work keeps improving. I am impressed with the strides you have made. Keep it up!
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
DrCAS Custom Lettering and Design Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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Man, Jill has had you busy since you arrived. I call and you are out painting, weed eating, other stuff after hours. Welcome to America!!!!!!!!!
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Jill/Stevo - I went to my local Home Depot tonight and got a blank look from the young guy in the lumber section when I explained what I was looking for.
Do you happen to have a product number, SKU # from Home Depot would be good, or even an idea of who makes it?
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As has been said, you'll probably see work pouring through the door. You guys make a great team!
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