How to Make Outdoor Sign Letters
An outdoor sign is a way to attract attention to something such as a house number or business name. When making outdoor sign letters you will want to be sure that the materials you choose can withstand the heat, cold and moisture of all kinds of weather.
Things You'll Need
- Wood piece (3/4" to 1" thick)
- Letter stencils
- Pencil
- Scroll saw
- #7 or #9 saw
- Sandpaper
- Outdoor paint
Instructions
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Obtain a piece of wood that is 3/4-inch to one-inch thick. Plywood can be used but tends to wear more easily than other types of wood.
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Tape letter stencils to the wood. Do this using large letter stencils that can be purchased at any home-improvement store. The tape you use should be applied at each corner so that the stencil holds well during the painting process.
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Trace the stencils using a pencil or pen.
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Cut out the outdoor sign letters using a scroll saw. Free Wood Puzzles suggests using a scroll saw with a #7 or #9 blade. They also suggest drilling holes for inside cuts in letters, such as B or P.
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Sand the cut wood letters lightly all over with fine sandpaper to smooth wood prior to painting.
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Use outdoor paint (in the color of your choice) to spray each letter. Outdoor paint can be found in a paint and brush form or spray form. Outdoor paint will hold up in different weather extremes better than any other types of paint. Be sure to paint in a well-ventilated area.
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