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Cover over old lighted pylon signs with LetterBank Sign Bags and Covers
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When your customer wants to change their lighted sign but the sign won't be ready for a while, or when an anchor tenant moves and you can't leave their sign up, these are the best choices.What's the difference between Sign Bag Covers and Banner Drape Covers? Both are available: Printed with your graphics (or blank for your graphics)! Ready to install Weatherproof and (almost) fool proof Made to last 1-2 years When you need to cover up a sign for any reason: New tenant New logo Contract project Sign Maintenance Storm Damage This is the perfect, simple sign solution to fill that temporary need....
Concrete Casting Basics 101: Making a foam letter relief concrete cast!
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This is a beginner's guide to the basics of casting concrete For specific details, search online for how to create concrete casting forms.To cast concrete with lettering and a logo if desired, you need a form, concrete and letters.The form can be on a flat surface, into which you can pour your concrete, or the form can be erect with a bottom, sides, a front and a back. Be sure to mix sufficient smooth concrete so that a spill or leak won't scuttle your casting pour. Stir and poke the concrete to reduce incidence of air pockets.For the sake of simplicity,...
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Decals, Plastic Signs and Permits
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LetterBank and MyDIYsigns are two of the industry‘s premier trade suppliers, offering a complete line of quality screen, flexographic and various forms of digitally printed decalcomania. We've printed over 25 million pieces and have more than 29 years of experience as a leader in quality printing services. Below is a list of our most popular decal specialties, made in the USA Decals - Our custom decals are used by a variety of industries for multiple applications! We offer a large selection of materials, sizes, print methods, and adhesives to create a truly customized decal for your customers’ applications. Get help with your project Magnets – We...
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Create a simple stone wall entrance with lettering, DIY!
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There are many kinds of dimensional letters. For the sake of simplicity, we'll just focus on typical metal or cast plastic letters used for community gateways and entrances. The CAB plastic letters themselves are made to last a lifetime and come in a variety of typestyles, sizes and finishes. You can get an idea of the many finishes and styles by looking at a few samples here. As we make the signs to order (and there are many, many variables to consider), the best way to plan or budget for your job is to request a price quote. Let's look at...
How-to DIY Guide for Magnetic Menu Walls
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Where to beginHow to DIY Guide for Magnetic Menu Walls LetterBank/My DIY Signs has been creating die-cut magnetic letter menus for over 20 years. Here are a few tips to save time and money on this retro-tech project! Let's take this step-by-step. I recommend that you read through the article before budgeting for your project, so you have a realistic idea of what the real cost savings will be, before you begin. Allow sufficient time so you're not distracted for best results. This actual project shows 3" lowercase heading, 2" lowercase menu items and 1" helvetica capitals for ingredients. Determine the size...