Help with adding some dimension

[Aboveallgraphics]

Hello,

Please help me with some ideas to add dimension to my sign. I posted another thread asking for installation advice so it might help to know that I plan to install this sign between two gas station sign posts that are ten feet apart.

The sign will be cut out to shape and the only other things I could think of doing would be to make the "AG" cutout and on some sort of stand off and making the "graphics" panel a cut out on stand offs.

Any ideas on what to do to add some dimension to this? Also, what about substrate material...Alumalite???

Thanks

 

[J Hill Designs]

make all of the 'copy' on 1/2" sintra and mount to the printed backer panel

 

[Aboveallgraphics]

I've never used Sintra. Would I apply with Liquid nails or something such?

If I just bought white boards what type of paint would you suggest?

 

[J Hill Designs]

I would use black sintra - black returns add to the dimension - use vinyl for the faces - mount with vhb/silicone combo (or if sign is only single sided, screw from back for added strength)

 

[SignManiac]

Is the sign single face or double? If double, you panel is not symmetrical. Take that into consideration. Also you will need to think about how you plan to attach between 10' of space with regards to structural and your choice of materials based on that.

 

[Aboveallgraphics]

Sky Watch,

Due to the way I will have to install it will be single sided.

I started another thread about installation. If you would please, take a look and tell me what you think.

Thanks

 

[Aboveallgraphics]

Okay, So I cut the vinyl, apply it to the Sintra and cut it out with??...... A Jigsaw or what?

Thanks

 

[Aboveallgraphics]

Would anyone mind if I bumped this?

 

[J Hill Designs]

Might as well throw this out here as well - it may help out others, it may not

for the dimension, use 1/2" black sintra covered in white and yellow (depending on which letters of course) - cut out the craze A in the circle as 2 pieces, and all of the lettering (ABOVE ALL) and the pill-box with GRAPHICS in in - back ground - probably 1/4" alumacore would work best - with the whole graphic printed/applied (might as well do the whole graphic, the lettering being there will aid in placement of your sintra dimensional pieces), and screw them in from the back.

horizontal angle iron with vertical supports where the panel will be sounds like a good plan.

Heres the extremely rough idea of putting the circle to the right (needs a bunch of fiddling, but it may work out [it may not])

 

[k.a.s.]

I would cut patterns out of some cheap vinyl and apply those to the sintra and cut with a jig saw from that pattern. After they are all cut apply your final vinyl.

Kevin

 

[J Hill Designs]

I usually just fully cover and cut on router

 

[Aboveallgraphics]

Might as well throw this out here as well - it may help out others, it may not

for the dimension, use 1/2" black sintra covered in white and yellow (depending on which letters of course) - cut out the craze A in the circle as 2 pieces, and all of the lettering (ABOVE ALL) and the pill-box with GRAPHICS in in - back ground - probably 1/4" alumacore would work best - with the whole graphic printed/applied (might as well do the whole graphic, the lettering being there will aid in placement of your sintra dimensional pieces), and screw them in from the back.

horizontal angle iron with vertical supports where the panel will be sounds like a good plan.

Heres the extremely rough idea of putting the circle to the right (needs a bunch of fiddling, but it may work out [it may not])

Thanks Jhill,

I'm a bit confused. First let me ask can I use cut vinyl instead of a print? So the dimensional portions would be the words "Above All' and the crazy "a" and the yellow pill box in 1/2 sintra. This would all be mounted on 1/4 alumalite that is cut to shape?

Thanks....Tim

 

[J Hill Designs]

First let me ask can I use cut vinyl instead of a print?

Of course you can

So the dimensional portions would be the words "Above All' and the crazy "a" and the yellow pill box in 1/2 sintra. This would all be mounted on 1/4 alumalite?

Yep, basically

 

[Aboveallgraphics]

I would cut patterns out of some cheap vinyl and apply those to the sintra and cut with a jig saw from that pattern. After they are all cut apply your final vinyl.

Kevin

Is it hard to get the final vinyl aligned or do you make it bigger then trim?

 

[J Hill Designs]

what I would do if you are hand cutting this is: fully cover the sintra in the final color (white or yellow depending) - then transfer tape - then apply the lettering to the transfer tape with cheap-o calendared -- cut using the calendared as a pattern, when done remove both cal vinyl and trasnfer tape. no matter any cutting inconsistencies, your letter will be fully covered in the correct vinyl color

 

[Aboveallgraphics]

what I would do if you are hand cutting this is: fully cover the sintra in the final color (white or yellow depending) - then transfer tape - then apply the lettering to the transfer tape with cheap-o calendared -- cut using the calendared as a pattern, when done remove both cal vinyl and trasnfer tape. no matter any cutting inconsistencies, your letter will be fully covered in the correct vinyl color

AWESOME IDEA....I would have never thought of doing that. Thanks a bunch!!!

I just wanted to add that I got more great ideas about how to make the total sign more "finished" from some other members on here.

Thanks!!!

 

[Marlene]

are you any good at cutting out things with a jigsaw? you don't want this to look like a kid did with a chainsaw. you might want to invest in some custom cut Gemini letters.

 

[Aboveallgraphics]

I am pretty good with a scroll saw with wood. Is it much different? Thanks

 

[Rick]

Why cut the letters yourself when they are cheap to buy...

these guys are awesome!!!

www.wemakeletters.com

 

[GAC05]

I asked Tim if he wanted to see some dimension on what he already has & here is the result.
Not something I would try with a skill saw or handheld router, but a little horse trading with the owner of a cnc table could get it there.

wayne k
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