Signage Solutions?
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- jllybean
I'm working on a yoga studio's outdoor signage. I need to apply the logotype onto the building -dirt cheap. Any solutions out there? Should I just get up there myself and paint it with stencils? Or does anyone know someone who can materialize my logotype for a low-cost? This is what it'll look like:
http://www.bikramyogaoc.com/
- el_chilaquil0
your pixel fonts are blurred at the bottom.
:P
- jllybean0
i know it's work in progress. the signage is priority right know. got any idea's???
- tny0
yeah that might look cool on black laquered plywood, which you could then stencil onto
?
- jllybean0
i was thinking about stenciling it right on the building. but, i like you idea more. this way i'll be able to have more control when i paint it on. i've got to figure out how stick the wood onto the building?
- tny0
you could pre-drill some holes; then use concrete anchors to hold teh screws in
- zombiewoof0
Or find an old slide projector and project a slide of the logo onto the wall and forgo the stenciling. Its also cool cause you have to do it at night and everyones's like, hey, whatch doin' up there... But it's difficult to do on a rough surface though.
To hang the wood sign, use masonry anchor bolts from hardware store (they work just like the plastic anchors you use to hang heavy stuff on drywall) but are metal. You do have to drill a few holes in the building.
- jllybean0
awesome. thanks. now for the stencil.... i guess i should just make it from cardboard and use an outdoor paint... ??
- jllybean0
geese... this is a big job for a li'l gurl like myself... argh
- tny0
i like zombiewoofs idea of using the projector, but you better practice it first...off the ladder!
- rabattski0
def. go with zombiewoofs idea. stenciling that thin typeface / logo is gonna be a real pain in the ass because it has to be tight and you'll notice drippers right away + you have to use lines to keep the isolated elements connected. i would def. go with the projecter, a marker for the outline and brush and paint for the shading.
- k0na_an0k0
pay a midget to hold a sign up there all day. very kewl.
haha.
for real. if you put up a sheet of plywood you are going to have to make a quick frame using 2"x4"s around the back side so it won't warp in the weather being outside. make the frame like you would making a canvas. once you've done that shoot on the paint. or, brush on the paint. an outdoor paint will do. once dry lay out the stencils and shoot the outdoor white and such.
to anchor it you'll need to drill a hole in each of the four corners (through the plywood and 2x4) and four holes in the buildings wall. use heavy duty anchors (found at your local hardware shop, you can ask someone there). then bolt the thing to the building. you pretty much have to do it in every corner cause of wind and such.
good luck. as a finishing touch a spotlight on the ground would be ace. you can also buy them at the hardware shop. to run the wire (extension cord) take a spade shovel and going a few inches into the ground push the shovel head forward making a small space for the wire to go. make a straight line in the ground, lay in the wire, then use your foot to step down the sod. done. point the light at the thingy and whalla. if you can't mount it on the ground you could do the same thing on the side of the building. there are wire stays that have a screw on either end, and an open middle where the wire can go. mount them in a straight line on the building to run the wrie along.
- zombiewoof0
Combine the ideas. Build the frame using konas (quite detailed) frame concept. Paint in the background. Then lean it aginst a wall (inside... it is winter here in the N.Hemi.) and shoot your projector. See if any business geeks you know will let you borrow their computer projector. They are very bright and you just project up your Illy file and use Illy's zoom to fit the size to the framed out sign. Paint and then ask some freinds to help you mount it. Buy them drinks afterwards.
- jllybean0
i think i'm going to move ahead with the projector idea. it seems pretty simple. although, i don't know any biz geeks. so, maybe i'll search ebay for a projector. i do not have enough room for a light on the ground. i'm going to have to get the owner to call an electrician. thanks for all the great idea's.
- zombiewoof0
Rent-a-PC rents projectors. They have a NYC office too.
- k0na_an0k0
or, rent a midget and give him a flash light.
- jllybean0
awesome thanks zombie
- k0na_an0k0
what!?! my midget ideas aren't awesome?!?
damn you.
- jllybean0
no actually they're great! it's just i'd need the midget to sit in lotus position.