Because of the low blasting pressure the detail and shapes can be much more subtle.
Making sandblasted wood signs.
Step by step video for a sandblasted sign that i made for my networking group.
We ve taken this age old sign making process and brought it to the new century with masking that is cut with a computer guided machine.
This sign was sandblasted and finished by insignia a full service sign shop based in anaheim ca.
If you need a large sign you will have to create blanks from smaller pieces.
A sign blank is the basic shape of a sign before the sandblasting process.
First you will need to select a type of wood for your sandblasted sign.
There are two types of finishes to chose from when ordering a sandblasted sign.
The soft part of the grain is blasted away with an abrasive as described above.
A sandblasted wood sign harkens back to the days before plastic and neon crowded the cityscape.
Wooden signs are made from clear grade lumber.
Once you place your order we will produce several.
The two main types of woods used in sandblasting signs are western red cedar and.
The lumber is treated under extreme conditions to prevent warping and checking.
With wood typically we prime it then apply a blast mask then blast the sign with an abrasive.
In addition to sandblasting much quicker than wood it allows the sandblaster to move much closer to the surface.
Wood logically was the first material used and is still widely used today.
Our cedar sandblasted signs can be sandblasted or routed into a elegant quality sign that will last for decades.
Consider making your sandblasted or routed sign more appealing to your customers by using our 3 d effects.
The paint and clear coat are state of the art protecting these cedar signs from the elements.
The cost for this sign is 99 00 per sq.
Hdu sign foam signs are fabricated from open celled high density.
Only a few select boards make it through the intense kiln conditions.
Having sandblasted signs for over 20 years they.
Step 1 choose wood type and create blank.
Although you can choose any type of wood you like woods like cedar oak and balsa are easy to work with and make beautiful sign boards.