how to make 3D letters - we made the entire alphabet and 0-9 (in depth instructional video)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2023
- This in depth instructional video shows how we make our 3D letters for events and parties. this was a commisioned build for an event planner. we did the entire alphabet (plus some doubles) as well as numbers 0-9.
timing - 3 weeks
materials:
30 sheets of 1/8 plywood
2 gallons of titebond original wood glue
2p10 instant glue and activator
23 gauge brad nails
tools:
table saw
jig saw (all cuts can be made with this tool)
router with flush trim bit
sander
came out great...enjoy!
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if you like this video check out some more letter building here...not as long.
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Fantastic tutorial, many thanks! I only have to do 5 letters and luckily they are all straight lines but this was the perfect guide for how to get it done. You saved me hours of planning and also saved me from using 1/2” ply, which was my ‘Plan A’.
Glad this was helpful. Let us know if you have any questions along the way.
Thanks for watching.
Great job mate. Looks amazing
Thank you
great tutorial. Do you know the name of the font you are using
Impact
They all look really good, how long did all of that take you to do?
About a month. Actually went quicker than expected. Thanks for watching.
Hi! Great tutorial. I have to build letters also. But I have to build an O and U. I would like them to be curved. I know it’s easier to flatten the curves, but do you have a tutorial on curved letters? Or any tips? Thanks!
Also, do you have recommendations to make the letters more weather resistant? If you apply an oil based protectant, what paint do you recommend to apply after? I will be doing a live spray painting of the letters during a university frosh event and I want to make sure my paint adheres. The letters are expected to stay outdoors for about 1 week on grass. I’m putting them onto a platform for stability. My concerns are moisture from the grass and rain
You can do the curves same as the squared off, just ensure a flat bottom. I would sneak up on the curved portions with a sander until they are how you when the front and back are separated.
@@juliaivancic228 for weather resistance i like total boat products. Either wood sealer or gleam. I would try 3 coats of that, then scuff up with a sander than paint. Should be fine for a week outside.
@@BasemeantWRX thanks for the quick reply! say I am making an O, the exterior curves seem like an easy task, but the inside of the O will be a narrow curve. Would we cut wedges in the plywood to help it bend into the curved shape?
@@juliaivancic228 yes you can cut shallow cuts to make the interior bend.
What's the name of ruler you are using for the 3/16th tracing along the edges
Its an adjustable square.
Would you happen to have the dimensions for the letters? I’m wanting to make 4’ letters for a project
These are 3 feet high and 1 foot deep. Width varies based on the letter.
M not sure if I missed it but why did you switch from the hardboard. And what size Brad nails did you use for this one.
The hardboard doesnt take the wood glue as well and this is lighter, but just as strong. 1/2” 23g pins
Thanks for responding. I love your work.