Signs & Methodology

Here are a few easy-to-follow steps for making a foam letter sign. Before you start, here are some basic descriptions to help you plan for what you need. You may want to print this out and save this or forward it to someone looking for guidelines. Contents : What are foam letters? Where can I order foam letters? How can I find the cost? How large do the letters need to be? available space (for your sign) how far does the sign need to be readable? aesthetics What do I need to have to make this turn out well? Using the yardstick Before you glue or cement anything in place You're almost there! What are foam letters? By "foam', I refer to the dimensionally stable extruded plastic "foam", which is cut into letters usually from a 4x8-foot master sheet. The sheets are usually available in 1/2", " and 1-1/2" thickness, so for the sake of this brief article, I'll refer to 1" thick letters when I mention foam letters. Foam let...

Woodgrain with custom shape cut Engraved with gold leaf lettering Dimensional signs for your business Attractive signs are made in one of three styles: Woodgrain, Engraved or Stepped. See also flat imprinted signs here. Woodgrain  has a textured finish like the exposed grain of wood which looks very good and is quite popular.  Engraved  has the main wording bevel-cut on a flat surface, and paint or in some cases, gold leaf is added.  These are also good-looking signs. Stepped signs  have a flat surface, often with a raised border and raised lettering. These are the simplest of sign formats. We use only the highest grades and density of HDU, a durable weather-impervious material made for long-lasting signs. For pricing, we need to custom quote this on a per-project basis. This is perfect for outdoor walls, hanging signs and indoor reception walls, and will give you an average of 10-15 years outside and are considered "permanent" signs. ...