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Hi Guys! Just Li'l ol' Jillbean. I am looking for 1) a source for sandwich/A-frame blanks that are dry-erase material, complete w/a frame. They can be the traditional A-frame or a 2-sided jobbie that swings from a frame. (I got an ad for these last week & of course pitched it) 2) A source for chalkboard-type material that could be applied to a regular, homemade A-frame of wood or some such substrate, I have a proposal at 1:30 in the afternoon for a man who is responsible for a historic town revitalization, of which all the businesses on Main Street will purchase these. I want to offer him both an old-fashioned, hand-lettered approach as well as a demon vinyl modern option. The businesses want to be able to post daily specials & stuff. I really want to push the old-fashioned, but don't know where to get chalkboard stuff. I will only be here at the library an hour or so. I will check back to see if there are any replies. If anybody has any info before tomorrow at 1pm, please wouldja be a honey and call me at my shop 724-586-6923? I will be eternally grateful! Love- JILL
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Framed dry erase boards are availalable in varios sizes at Staples, Office Max , Office Depot, etc. they come in various sizes. Chalk boards are usually found at the same places. Otherwise...you can make dry erase boards by cutting (usually 4x8 sheets) of plain white tub surround at your building supply center (Abitibi is one brand) Chalk boards can be made using Masonite and "Chalkboard Paint" available at your sign supply store...2 coats work great...I have seen it in green and dark grey.
Hope that helps.
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I custom built one for a bank for exterior use, once. I had to weatherproof the edges of the wood of course and seal the edges of the dry erase board. Also, I tried to tell them the lettering wouldn't show up to the average passerby,walking or in car.
The reason for that was, that the employees want to change copy without having to call in a signshop. The skinny handlettering that is scribbled with a marker is illegible, to say the least. At the time, I tried to explain to the business, but they were adamant. Doing the name of the business on top in vinyl and a good layout identified the business, but that was the only thing that we could read. I passed by there often in the next few years and noticed it was ineffective still. Giving a hint (from the start) to fatten up letters when marking them was the only tip remaining. Another option would be to have an interchangeable piece for the change of copy in which they could have printed out in a sign shop and easily put on themselves. The customer is not always right, Jill, but good luck and let us know how it turns out.
------------------ Deb Creative Signs
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I also wanted to mention that it sounds like an awesome idea. I would be extremely interested in this since I hadn't even thought about offering different effects, such as old-fashioned and such. What a brilliant sales point!
------------------ Deb Creative Signs
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Hi, Jill-- can only help on the chalk board stuff. A long time ago, I found a paint called Blackboard Slating made by Klean-Strip division of W.M.Barr,inc. Memphis Tenn. A couple of coats of this works well, even with outdoor use. The blackboard paint stays put, chalk writing will come off if it rains---but you want to be able to wash it off anyway. Good luck on the other.
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Thanx, Guys. I knew I could count on yins. I have used Abitibi or Marlite tons of times*, I agree that people's writing on it is illegible. But I especially love the idea of using a chalkboard paint. That would work perfectly wiith the old-fashioned approach I wanted. I thought I'd have to mess around with old roofing slate or go to a school supply store for teeny-tiny chalkboards. I'll be leaving here asap, so if anybody has any more insight, please give me a ringy-dingy. Thanks again- Love, JILL *I always wax it with Pledge before I give it to a customer so that it lasts longer. The blanks I saw were ready-cut jobs.
------------------ Jill M. Welsh
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Chaulkboard paint is GREAT STUFF...USED IT LOVED IT. I use Crayola.
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