Signs
LED PhunKiss Sign
With some repurposed LED lights, a piece of black foam board, a $5 frame, we utilized our vinyl plotter to make our own shop sign. The link to our YouTube video of how we made it is below.
Outdoor Welcome Sign
We wanted to make a sign using our router, but also wanted to highlight the letters using something other than paint or wood burning. We cut up a bunch of copper sheeting, and crushed some glass pebbles, then mixed them together. Coating everything with epoxy gave the sign and letters a nice shine, and also made it weatherproof. The link to the YouTube video of how we made it is below. We hope you like it!
Bar Sign
A super quick project, but we were able to try out some different techniques with burning wood. First we outlined the letters with screws, and then rather than painting inside the letters, we used a torch to burn the wood. The screws helped to contain the flames, but we let some of the heat outside to give a nice patina to the background. This was such a simple process, and can be used to create any message you want. Check out our video by clicking the button below.
Peace Sign
This Peace Sign was made out of a repurposed table top, and decorated using an acrylic pour method. We had a lot of fun with this one, and was the first time using this medium. Check out our video on how we made it by clicking the button below.
Show Radio Sign
A local Podcast, which reviews movies and TV shows, wanted something special to display in their studio. The movie reel and microphone, atop the illuminated popcorn bucket (complete with plastic popcorn), reveals what the show is all about. We hand bent the letters, which were made with round metal bar and painted with fluorescent green paint, and then lit with LEDs. The entire sculpture stands about 2 feet tall.
Family Sign
We made this sign for a wedding present, which is made out of flat sheet metal and acrylic. The letters were engraved and then filled in with glass paint to give it a translucent effect. The designs in the background was done using an angle grinder and flap disk. The frame is also custom made out of flat metal bar, and we used the same method as the background to give it a brushed effect. Clear acrylic varnish was used to protect the metal.
Henri & Paula Sign
This was one of the first pieces that we made using our new welder. We wanted to create a piece of art that incorporated items we both like to use, and which signify our individual personalities.
Auto Repair Shop Sign
A local auto repair shop wanted a business sign for their waiting room. Starting with a piece of MDF, which we covered with black vinyl, we then used our vinyl cutter to incorporate their colors and insignia. We created the ‘shadow’ effect, using three different sized letters and colors, placed on top of each other. The finished size was 18” x 24” and still hangs there to this day.
Chrome and Wood Family Sign
We made this for friends of ours that moved into a new log home. The letters were hand bent out of round metal bar, welded together and then chromed. We then mounted the letters to a piece of oak, and used a torch behind the letters to give it a shadow effect. Since this is an indoor sign, just a simple spray clear gloss acrylic will protect the piece for years to come.