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in the future, if you are using the same method and one side cuts well, I would suggest you continue along the same cutting path and not start from the opposite side to do the mirror image of the template. see how that works for you.

why does it have to be real brass ? why can't you carve it out of 30# HDU or other high density material and paint it ?? here are some I made a few years ago - they are cast acrylic and "hand painted" with brass accents.

make a light box - try to get the humidity way down - the lower the better. there are books available if you want to perfect the skill. (some used books on Etsy and Amazon). well worth the effort if you want to get the best results on a consistent basis.

flat out ? doing what, just making plain mirrors ? I had a close sign maker friend that made fantastic signs and was also a mirror maker. combining the two set him far apart from the herd. looking forward to seeing more of your work

I was thinking it would be a two sided sign: one side would say OPEN - Please come in and of course the other side would have the clock. this is where the Post Screw would work best as both sides of the connector would be almost flush flat. I use them quite often in different lengths for leather...

I would consider a Post Screw (also called Binder or Chicago Screw). a drop of Thread Lock will keep the two together. I have used Rivets Online several times with great service. [no tools required - other than a drill press to drill the required holes]. Please post some photos of your prototype...

I have found that sanding PVC sheet with a palm sander will greatly increase the primer and paint adhering to the PVC. (320 grit sandpaper). there are primers formulated for plastic - strongly suggest a good primer and any 30 year acrylic or latex house paint from a reputable "paint store" (not...

I guess I'm the odd ball out. in South Georgia, in a really small town, it was a more relaxed pace of life. I had several examples of sandblasted and hand carved signs on the walls. as well as a small sofa and coffee table with actual miniature dimensional signs. I also had a book of photos of...

this is a quick and easy project that can add a personal touch to a sign to give it a little body and 3-D look. quick, easy and very cost effective. with a little practice, this technique can add a lot of character to your sign. DIY PVC Banner .

okay, Welly - here is a little video I did this morning and will post it to the main forum as a Project Post. .

if you google "Font Identifier", you will find a few free websites where you can "drag and drop" a photo of a typed image and get some really enlightening information for future use.

I guess I never graduated from "Old School" and still do everything by hand. if this were my project, I would cut the ribbon from 1/4" PVC, engrave it, and heat-bend it to shape with a heat gun. South Florida has no fear of the freeze/thaw syndrome. Welly - the search term you are looking for is...

thanks MJ - oh yeah, I forgot the size . . . . 40" tall, 33" wide and 3/4" thick with a 3/4" skirt to give it the illusion of 1.5" thick. the applied raised graphics and ribbon give it more "bulk". this is only a prototype to rekindle my skills and enthusiasm in the craft. (Covid Project #27). .

thanks for all the flowers !! I made some videos on the steps from beginning to end - but after I watched them a few times, I seem like a dork fumbling around in the dark. but, they may be beneficial to some folks. (I will post the YouTube link when I get it downloaded). I glued the letters on...

well, here it is. the follow up from an earlier post. using the photo I found on the web, I made this "prototype" model after it. using some 10 year old HDU I have been carrying around for years after I retired, I wanted to hone my skills and this was a good Covid Project for me. he HandCrafted...

having been in contact with Jasper Plastics, I am trying to understand what happened here. I have made "patterns" before out of HDU to be reproduced by the hundreds in the molding process. it is expensive for the startup: the molder must fabricate a box for the sign, pour the rubber compound...

and this was my shop car for around town. all original 1930 Buick touring sedan. (St. Marys and Kingsland, Georgia).