Thread: new sign for our outside bar area

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well we live and learn making things.. the biggest mistake I made making this was by using plasterboard for the front piece with the letters cut out Sure it was easy to cut with the dremmel, but it was way too soft and I had to repair several letters as they just snapped off. well we live and learn lol.

The next one will be made out of thin plywood but will be based around this design.

It's around 2"thick by around 5 foot long with thin a thin hardboard backing with a set of 40 red berry lights stapled to the inside of the frame.

There is also a red piece of 3mm perspex fitted behing the lettering so it looks red during the day too.

I just need to rip up the creepy cloth now so it looks like it's been there a while.

I need to now get a move on with the next sign.. because as they say time is ticking on








Not too sure to keep it lit up constantly or have it flicker?? decisions decisions lol

Great design. Cant wait to see the final product. Where do you get the persplex and how easy is it to work with?

Flickering! But not too often. so it surprises people! You're giving me ideas!!! It'll be your fault if I do continue my party this year! LOL!

love the sign i agree an occassional flicker would be best and the ideas are certainly flowing thanks

Originally Posted by CycloneJack

Great design. Cant wait to see the final product. Where do you get the persplex and how easy is it to work with?

got it from ebay it was around £3 for pice that's 50cm square and one piece did this sign just cut it with my grinder but it will cut with a dremmel or a hack saw.

Anyway I wired in the starter motor today after finishing my other sign... I think I am kleeping it flickering. sorry for the poor video. it does look better in the flesh lol

the flickering is perfect!

amk