How to Make a Sign With Neon Letters
Neon signs were invented by the French engineer and chemist Georges Claude, with the first public display of a neon sign appearing at the Paris Expo in December 1910. Since the first barber put a neon sign in his window in 1912, neon signs have been used by businesses of all sorts to tell their customers whether they're open or to advertise sales or specials. If you're looking to create a custom neon sign for your own business, the process is fairly simple.
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Instructions
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Choose what you want your custom neon sign to say. This is the time to decide whether your neon sign will simply be the name of your business, the name of the service you're offering, or a short slogan or message. For this step the name of the game is to make your sign as relevant as possible in the fewest number of characters.
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Decide what size you want your custom neon sign to be. Keep in mind that the larger your neon sign is, the more you will be expected to pay for it. The good news is that neon signs don't have to be exceptionally large to be effective.
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Set a budget for your sign. Don't be blindsided when you go online to shop for custom neon signs. Custom neon signs come in a variety of price ranges from a variety of vendors. Set a budget for what you want to spend on your sign and stick to it as closely as possible. Keep in mind that if you're unhappy with the estimate you're given for your sign you can always shop around and hope to find a better deal, before you place your order.
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Consider more energy-friendly alternatives to regular neon signs. Custom neon signs made with materials such as EL-Wire, for example, use only 1/10 of the energy it takes to power a traditional neon sign. The use of a more energy-efficient neon sign can save you money on the energy bill while making a softer impact on the environment.
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Pick the backing material for your custom neon sign. Many vendors that offer customizable neon signs also give you control over what backing material will be used on the sign. Typical choices are corrugated plastic, expanded PVC, wood or aluminum.
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Place your order. Your custom neon sign will be delivered before you know it!
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Tips & Warnings
Decide whether you will be using your custom neon sign indoors, outdoors or a combination of the two. Knowing whether you plan to ever take your sign outside will help you decide which backing material to choose.
Before ordering a custom product online it's always a good idea to read the company's return policy for customized items. You'll want to know ahead of time whether you will be able to return your custom sign if you are not satisfied. If the company you are considering does not accept returns on custom neon signs you may want to shop around a bit before making your final decision.
