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HUGE (very large) Letters in foam

Big foam letters can make a wonderful impression during a special event, in decorating a retail area, or for super cool photo shoots. The letters are custom cut in high density polystyrene letters. These very large foam letters are relatively lightweight and have moisture and mildew resistant properties, even when unpainted. The VLL's (Very Large Letters) are perfect for exhibits, events, trade shows, stage, weddings, anniversaries, gatherings and many other uses, and can be finished further with a painted color, a flattened bottom for standing and special thicknesses up to 30" thick. You may finish the letters yourself with an acrylic paint. Some solvents found in spray paint and hard-coated enamel paints will dissolve the foam material. You may also order the large foam letters pre-painted. If you order painted letters, we will "face" the letter with a thin piece of MDF wood for a smoother finish. The sides will still have...

Why isn't my Sign Working?!

You probably are looking to order a sign, and have some reasonable doubt as to how effective it will be to spend a lot of money on a sign, or to buy the cheapest sign you can find. In a nutshell, here are the rules for Making Your Signs Count. The Three Zones The First Rule of Sign Legibility What exactly are The Three Zones ? Simply put, they are the signs on stores everywhere, divided into who can see them. Do you know the times you're driving around looking for a store you haven't seen before? You're looking for a sign in Zone 3 , the upper part of the store which is visible from a moving car. When you're walking in a parking lot of a strip mall, or walking across the street from the store you seek, you're looking at Zone 2 on the storefront. The Zone 3 is too high and Zone 1 is too low to see generally. Have you ever seen a person walking down the street and craning to look up to find the name of the store s/he's in front of? That's a perso...