2. Introduction
● Why Make Your Own Signs?
● Making your own signs
– Prototype
– Custom
● Printing
● Modeling
3. Why Make Your Own Signs?
● Create a unique model
● Match your prototype
● Signs as scenery
– Set a mood
– Set a location
– Set a time period
● Identify industries for operations
4. Signs As Scenery
Black & White Photographs
Photographic Collections, Special Collections Department & Archives,
Georgia State University Library
http://www.library.gsu.edu/spcoll/avcoll/atlphoto.htm
36. Paper
● Paper
– Weight
– Type
– Brightness
● Finish
– Gloss
– Matte
● Copy Paper
● Photo Paper
● Card Stock
● Inkjet Decal
– White
– Clear
37. Modeling
● Preparation
– Cut with sharp scissors or knife
– Color edge with markers
● Application
– Apply directly with white glue
– Mount to thin styrene, optionally
– Sand back for a “painted on” look
● Weathering
40. Painted Brick Signs
● Print sign on copy paper
● Sand (in one direction) with 200 grit
● Apply with full strength white glue or glue
stick
● Apply to painted brick siding
● Emboss sign in brick mortar lines using
fingernail or toothpick
● Dry brush with brick color paint
● Weather as desired
41. Conclusion
● Research Prototype
● Match Location and Timeframe
● Search Google or Yahoo! Images
● Resize to scale w/ graphics program
● Create new signs with word processor
● Use appropriate typefaces
● Questions?