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This is a beginner's guide to the basics of casting concrete   For specific details, search online for how to create concrete casting forms. To cast concrete with lettering and a logo if desired, you need a form, concrete and letters. The form can be on a flat surface, into which you can pour your concrete, or the form can be erect with a bottom, sides, a front and a back. Be sure to mix sufficient smooth concrete so that a spill or leak won't scuttle your casting pour. Stir and poke the concrete to reduce incidence of air pockets. For the sake of simplicity, this article focuses on using a flat form or pan for making pavers. After deciding on the form or pan shape and size, follow the basic preparation instructions. I Reverse-cast metal letters with a 7-degree draft for casting f you're casting pavers , especially those with a pattern, design or wording combination, you'll likely want to have a reusable form with multiple-use letters. Letters made to be ...

What kinds of letters are there? Metal: Foundry cast letters,  Flat metal cut letters. Fabricated lighted and plain letters  All are available in custom paint or metals: Aluminum, stainless steel, brass and copper finishes. Plastics: Heat molded letters, Injection molded letters, Molded lighted letters, Flat cut acrylic, Metal film laminated letters Economy : Painted foam letters Metal laminated flat-cut foams What's the best letter to use for my building, monument sign or inside lobby wall? In the past, letter materials had a lot of impact on the cost of the letters. Today with modern tech and recycling, we've been able to significantly reduce waste so many of the letters are similarly priced and warranted for life with the exception of the lighted letters. So if you want a specific "look", that will determine the materials you order. We're available to answer your questions in basic and detailed technical specificati...

Wait, what? Covering over Awnings can be simple Craft ideas below   So what's the scope of this #DIY craft project? We're going to go over how you can cover an awning that may have out-of-date writing on it to update the business name and information. To repair a tear on an awning tent or sail, jacket, canopy or flag, look here. You can cover over old names and information with DuraStik Why would you need to cover an awning? In the "old days", awnings were decorated with a special paint. The paint won't come off, so the best practice is to cover over with more pain- which can look pretty tacky if it's not done right. Modern awnings may be painted or if they're back-lighted, may have an area where light from behind passes thru the letters. This is called an eradicable awning. How can you use DuraStik self-adhesive woven fabrics? • When you're moving into a new store with an awning, • If the information on your awning is out of date, a...