How to Make a Wooden Sign
To make a wooden sign, start by cutting wood to size. Use a router to carve edges. Drill holes to mount sign. Carve design with router. Sand sign smooth. Paint with sealed outdoor paint.
Recommended Wood Choices
Pine, beech or spruce wood works well. Get recycled wood from businesses. Clean wood before starting.
Best Wood for Signs
To create wood signs, first decide purpose. Will sign stay indoors or outdoors? What designs suit the sign’s use? Answering these helps choose the best wood type.
Wood Sign Crafting Tips
Outdoor signs need wood resisting weathering and bugs. Indoor signs have more wood options. Gather quality wood pieces. Cut planks and glue if necessary to proper size. Craft mounting bracket from steel for stability. Sand then seal wood before painting to protect grain. Apply multiple coats of durable paint for background color. Add creative designs by hand or machine.
Wood signs impress buyers and make great businesses. Take time to create outstanding work.