I am a complete novice, haven't even plugged a laser in yet (but ordered one to arrive this weekend!) and this sign was the first thing my wife requested (complete with the Bigfoot)...so thanks for the files, going to give me something to impress her with on day 1.
Steve, loves the file. I have cut it out and starting to get it ready for assembly. I know you use the pens for the detailed work but how do you paint the other parts? Do you spray them?
I do use spray paint for the base coats. But to minimize the monotone look, I use a multicolor textured paint for the mountains. Here is a link to that product. amzn.to/3PYgklb
Finally got all the materials I need for the sign. Do you use the glaze after assembled or each section before glued together? I love this sign !!@@HoboWithWood
@@SHMEDIC9 I do get a slick finish on each indvidual piece and then glue it together. Some argue this waste a lot of product, and it does. You are covering 90% of the area with multiple layers. But I argue with all the nooks from the different layers, you can't get a slick finish once it is glued up. If you are working with the Triple Thick Glaze, I recommmend practicing with some smaller pieces and get familiar with the product. I typically use a first light to medium coat. Sand it smooth and follow with a heavy second coat.
I have done some of these and got overly obsessive as to getting the colors right. I went through the federal documents and got it translated to ACE Hardware paint formulas: Have signs that would pass inspection. :) all satin 20059 / 7596 brown qt b440 neutral w1: 0 12 5 s1: 1 12 7 r3: 0 22 4 23695 / 1345 yellow-cream qt b433 mid-tone high high s1: 0 0 2 r3: 0 1 1 y1: 1 0 1 14260 / 16-5924 TPG green qt 440 neutral w1: 1 7 4 b1: 0 7 3 g1: 0 16 0 y3: 0 17 0
All the products mentioned in the video have a link in the show more section below the video. Here is the direct link to the pens I use. hobowithwood.com/paintpens. If there are other options to click on... don't. This link takes you to the pens I use.
This is the link for the premium Baltic Birch I use, hobowithwood.com/premiumbalticbirch. If you click on the show more section for the video, there are several links there for the products mentioned in the video. This link will take you to my shop supplies page. hobowithwood.com/shop-supplies/
I have a question about the large piece: Do you paint the entire thing cream and then, on the bottom half, engrave off the cream around the letters to make it brown?
Even if it is, there are enough variations on my design I'm not worried about it. They have a lot of the same elements in the design. But so do a Ford and a Chevy. They have four wheels, an engine and some doors. Both are cars. But they aren't identical. My variation of this sign is not an identical copy. Do a Google search. Signs like this are selling everywhere.
I am a complete novice, haven't even plugged a laser in yet (but ordered one to arrive this weekend!) and this sign was the first thing my wife requested (complete with the Bigfoot)...so thanks for the files, going to give me something to impress her with on day 1.
This channel is gold. Getting a laser cutter after Christmas and this is firing me up
Agree, a really great looking sign.
WOW!!!!
That looks great!
awesome thank you!
That looks good.
Thanks Jack. Planning to make a larger one on the CO2 for the back wall in the studio.
Take my $5. Unless I forget to buy it when the video ends LOL
Steve, loves the file. I have cut it out and starting to get it ready for assembly. I know you use the pens for the detailed work but how do you paint the other parts? Do you spray them?
I do use spray paint for the base coats. But to minimize the monotone look, I use a multicolor textured paint for the mountains. Here is a link to that product. amzn.to/3PYgklb
Finally got all the materials I need for the sign. Do you use the glaze after assembled or each section before glued together? I love this sign !!@@HoboWithWood
@@SHMEDIC9 I do get a slick finish on each indvidual piece and then glue it together. Some argue this waste a lot of product, and it does. You are covering 90% of the area with multiple layers. But I argue with all the nooks from the different layers, you can't get a slick finish once it is glued up. If you are working with the Triple Thick Glaze, I recommmend practicing with some smaller pieces and get familiar with the product. I typically use a first light to medium coat. Sand it smooth and follow with a heavy second coat.
@@HoboWithWood In case you couldn't tell, this is the first time I have attempted a layered sign. You are the man! thanks .
I have done some of these and got overly obsessive as to getting the colors right. I went through the federal documents and got it translated to ACE Hardware paint formulas:
Have signs that would pass inspection. :)
all satin
20059 / 7596 brown
qt b440 neutral
w1: 0 12 5
s1: 1 12 7
r3: 0 22 4
23695 / 1345 yellow-cream
qt b433 mid-tone high high
s1: 0 0 2
r3: 0 1 1
y1: 1 0 1
14260 / 16-5924 TPG green
qt 440 neutral
w1: 1 7 4
b1: 0 7 3
g1: 0 16 0
y3: 0 17 0
You sell them made?
4 different types of pens, which type do you use?
All the products mentioned in the video have a link in the show more section below the video. Here is the direct link to the pens I use. hobowithwood.com/paintpens. If there are other options to click on... don't. This link takes you to the pens I use.
Where do you get your materials from?
This is the link for the premium Baltic Birch I use, hobowithwood.com/premiumbalticbirch. If you click on the show more section for the video, there are several links there for the products mentioned in the video. This link will take you to my shop supplies page. hobowithwood.com/shop-supplies/
I have a question about the large piece: Do you paint the entire thing cream and then, on the bottom half, engrave off the cream around the letters to make it brown?
The main billboard doesn't have any paint on it whatsoever. The only paint is on the layers of the arrowhead.
@@HoboWithWood Ah, so what I thought was cream color was actually the birch wood color?
@@Chucka1463 that's correct.
Question !!! Isn't the National Parks Arrowhead protected by copyright laws ?
Even if it is, there are enough variations on my design I'm not worried about it. They have a lot of the same elements in the design. But so do a Ford and a Chevy. They have four wheels, an engine and some doors. Both are cars. But they aren't identical. My variation of this sign is not an identical copy. Do a Google search. Signs like this are selling everywhere.