Hiya Heads, This originally started back in November with this original post
If this was for a client and I charged time and materials, I'd be rich The finished project, ready to install
It's far from perfect and the photo doesn't really do it justice, but I'm pleased with the final results. It turned out to be more of an experiment and I learned a lot from it. Here's a few tips 1st - real brushes and 1 Shot paint makes life a lot easier. 2nd - Don't try to take short cuts. I can give a long list of mistakes I made by trying to cheap out. 3rd - Murphy's law kicks in when you least expect it 4th - Painting around cats is not good (see #3) 5th - Maintain a clean & safe working invironment
Havin' fun,
Checkers
[ April 21, 2003, 12:32 AM: Message edited by: Checkers ]
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
A very fine sign!!!!! (what a welcome sight to come home to!) Might I add to that you are a very accomplished signcraftsman?! Happy Easter (still is here in central time!) Hope yours was great.
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Nice job! now that you got the street address on there I was able to swing by & snap a pic for ya...
Oh, & I started painting your lamp post, but didn't know what you might have had in mind, so I left it undone.
[ April 21, 2003, 03:08 AM: Message edited by: Doug Allan ]
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
As ususal Deb, you're too kind with your words. Thanks for the complement and I hope you had a nice Easter too. Thanks Doug! I'm not gonna pay the bill until you finish painting the pole though. By the way, what's the going rate for a signmaker from Hawaii to do an install in Pennsylvania?!?!?
Havin' fun, Checkers
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Hey! I remember that!
Nice job checkers!
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Nice job Checkers-I'm also doing this type and enjoying them.
Posted by Pat Phipps (Member # 3617) on :
WOW. Very nice sign. Is that wood, signfoam or???
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Thanks again for the positive comments. The material is 1" Signfoam that I had routered by another shop. It definitely was a fun & relaxing project that I did at my convenience at home. I plan on making another 6 or so for friends and family for Chrismas presents. But, at this rate, it will be for Christmas 2006 or so before I can deliver them I'm sure that once I get better equipped @ home, I can crank out quite a few a month without any stress. Just out of curiosity, what would you have charged for a retail client? I have a formula for what I would charge. But, that's from when I was back in New Jersey. I get the impresssion that I may be too expensive here in Pa.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Sweet! Our first router job is nearing completion. I too will share.
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