A pen drawing on paper which is created with an xy plotter. We use these paper patterns to accurately install letters by hand. We use these when we are installing dimensional letters and logos on interior walls. Below are a couple of interesting articles which explain the paper pattern installation process with some detailed photos to […]
For the purposes of custom sign making, graphics are designed by hand for customer review. We generally do no provide custom graphics and drawings free of charge as they are an important part of our business and we must protect that. Custom graphics can be supplied once we have a commitment from our buyer. We provide […]
high density urethane – our most popular material for dimesional signage. We create community entrance signs by sandblasting or routing this fantastic subrate. i can be finished with exterior latex and gold leaf. Looks great and lasts a very long time. Below, a detailed photo of a sandblasted community entrance sign for Cedar Ridge in […]
Pouncing is an art technique used for transferring an image from one surface to another. It is similar to tracing, and is useful for creating copies of a sketch outline to produce finished works.A pounce wheel, also known as a tracing wheel. Pouncing has been a common technique for centuries, used to create copies of portraits […]
Varnish Overview Varnish is a transparent, hard, protective finish or film that is primarily used in wood finishing but also for other materials. Varnish is traditionally a combination of a drying oil, a resin, and a thinner or solvent. Varnish finishes are usually glossy but may be designed to produce satin or semi-gloss sheens by the addition of “flatting” agents. Varnish has little or no color, is […]
Gold leaf is gold that has been hammered into extremely thin sheets and is often used for gilding. In the sign making industry gold leaf is used to finish carved letters. It can also be used on glass, this technique is knows as glass gilding. Gold leaf is available in a wide variety of karats […]