Dimensional Signage

         Dimensional signs are a great way to make a very strong presentation. There are a few shown below, but the option are only limited by imagination. 

 

         "Sandblasted Signage". There are many different ways to use a sandblaster to make a relief by blasting away in areas and leaving others level to a finished surface. The sand used in the blaster varies in type and pressure for differing materials. Materials such as Redwood, Cedar, High Density Urethane, Plastics and even several types of Stone.

     When I first learned this technique I worked for Parkway Signs who showed me the latest way to make a wood sign (the trend began in the 80s). For many years before the Howe family at Parkway Signs specialized in routed and engraved signs. They made many of the park service signs in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. I was told they were the first in the area to adopt the sandblasted technique being as the were geared toward joined panel wooden signs.

     In the old days when we made them everything was all by hand including hand cut rubber masking. These days I make most of them using the computer to dye cut the rubber mask. After the process of creating the relieved surface the sign is primed with oil based primers and then painted and or stained with durability in mind. A well maintained sandblasted sign can last indefinitely.

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   Here are just a few more examples. Remember also that all the pictures shown here a only a drop  in the bucket in reference to options and possibilities.

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