Our cedar sandblasted signs can be sandblasted or routed into a elegant quality sign that will last for decades.
Making sandblasted wood signs.
Step by step video for a sandblasted sign that i made for my networking group.
Having sandblasted signs for over 20 years they.
With wood typically we prime it then apply a blast mask then blast the sign with an abrasive.
The wood grain will make the sign look like real wood.
If you need a large sign you will have to create blanks from smaller pieces.
A sandblasted wood sign harkens back to the days before plastic and neon crowded the cityscape.
We have a smooth finish or a wood grain finish.
Wooden signs are made from clear grade lumber.
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.
Wood logically was the first material used and is still widely used today.
The paint and clear coat are state of the art protecting these cedar signs from the elements.
Step 1 choose wood type and create blank.
In addition to sandblasting much quicker than wood it allows the sandblaster to move much closer to the surface.
Consider making your sandblasted or routed sign more appealing to your customers by using our 3 d effects.
This sign was sandblasted and finished by insignia a full service sign shop based in anaheim ca.
Because of the low blasting pressure the detail and shapes can be much more subtle.
Only a few select boards make it through the intense kiln conditions.
The soft part of the grain is blasted away with an abrasive as described above.
Your sign can be as small as you wish or as large as 4 x 8.
Once you place your order we will produce several.
First you will need to select a type of wood for your sandblasted sign.
A sign blank is the basic shape of a sign before the sandblasting process.
The lumber is treated under extreme conditions to prevent warping and checking.
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.
The two main types of woods used in sandblasting signs are western red cedar and.