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How To Make Sandblasted Signs

TitleHow To Make Sandblasted Signs
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How To Make Sandblasted Signs




How To Make Sandblasted Signs


     I am going to tell you how you can make a sandblasted sign.  The only
necessary tools you need are:  bass wood, or red wood, rubber masking, spray
glue, exacto knife, sand paper, paint (which most of these items you can find at
your local hardware store).  Also you need to know someone in your community who
has a sandblasting machine to sandblast your sign.  You will also need a design
for your board.  (It can be your name, or a symbol of what ever you want it to
be NIKE, STARTER, etc.)

     Now that you know what you need, you can proceed on your  sign.  First
thing you need to do is to get some bass or red wood.  Cut the boards to the
exact size you want by using a band saw or hand saw.  Also, use the following
methods such as gluing, planing, and squaring the boards to the exact length you
want your  sign to be.  Once you have squared your board with the square, your
sign will be even on each side.  The next step will be to apply the rubber
masking to your board.

     Now you are ready to put your design on the rubber masking.  Apply the
spray glue to the rubber masking.  Once you have sprayed the glue (in a well
ventilated area) to the masking you should wait for about 2 minutes for the
adhesive to dry, and begin to cut out your design you have chosen.  This is a
very time consuming task so it is best to take your time.

     This is the time to start cutting on your masking.  It is best to leave
about one half of an inch around the outside edge of the board.  Use your exacto
knife to cut the masking.  Make sure to center your design and that it is
suitably sized to your board.   It is important not to make the cuts to...This is ONLY a preview of the article. If you would like to view the entire document, you must subscribe to Electronic References. Please register below now!

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