First Sign

[t_vandemark]

I finally finished my first real sign. Its for my cousin so i didn't make anything on this one but it has led to alot more people wanting one. Let me know what you think, any feed back is welcme. I'm just learning.
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[pro70z28]

Pretty nice for a first sign. You did a great job. I like it.

[mitch_prest]

my first sign was for my brother... thats the way it seems to go..
very nice look to your sign.. well laid out..

I like the trees.. where did you get the vectors for them..

mitch

[khalid]

wow.. its turns out great...

[courtney2018]

That turned out really good Tyler. Are you going to put any oil or clear over it?

[t_vandemark]

Thanks alot everyone. I am trying to find some marine varnish to finish the sign but i'm having a hard time finding a store that carries it around here. Haha, to be honest with you mitch i looked for a week for the graphics and then my wife found this one in about 5 minutes and i'm not sure where she found it.

[ljdm]

Use min-wax helmsman spar urethane. Home Depot carries it by me.

[courtney2018]

Tung Oil or Danish Oil would also be good choices.

[t_vandemark]

How do they hold up to being exposed to the outdoors? and how often would they need to be reapplied?

[gc3]

This is a great industrial finish...Flagship UV450 by WOODKOTE.

www.woodkote.com (http://www.woodkote.com)


Gene Crain
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[coach]

Nice job Tyler.

There are lots of vectors similar to that in the Mega collection from http://www.vectorart.com/
I have the Blue book I think it is number 1. They have 2 & 3. Lots of 2D stuff great for signage. I am not a sign maker, but the bot is.
You can't help but make a few.
I think it was close to $300.00 but it has paid for itself in the 2 years I have had it.

[t_vandemark]

Gene that looks like a real quality product but it doesn't seem to be available where i live, unless i order it from Vancouver. I know very little about the finishing process required to end up with a quality produt. there are so many choices out there, i guess i just need to pick one and go with it.
David your exactly right. My wife found it in the Mega Collection from Vector Art.

[toych]

Tyler, I like Sikkens Cetol 1. It looks fantastic on cedar (my opinion).
Darren

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[t_vandemark]

Darren that does look good. How does it hold up to the outdoors?

[ghostcreek]

I have used the Sikkens Cetol 1 of all my outdoors signs. It last great in our blazing sun. We don't have any real cold weather here, so I can not comment on that use. The product is sold in my area for log homes and decks. great product.

[t_vandemark]

Thanks alot everyone. I'll try and post the end results when i'm finished.