How To Make a Neon Sign
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มี.ค. 2021
- Here a sign maker with over 30 years experience in the field and 12 years experience selling and developing LED products for the signage industry explains how you can create a custom made LED neon sign using LED Neon Flex.
You'll need the following:
Acrylic panel with paper template
LED Neon Flex (we've used 5mm white neon flex with a 10mm cut point: www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk...)
Tinning Cable (www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk...)
Rapid, super strength adhesive. We use MitreBond (www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk...)
End caps to seal the ends of the neon flex (www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk...) - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Im getting such "How Its Made" vibes, and im living for it
Finally, a full and detailed tutorial! Thank you so much for this! Life and money saver ❤️
Thank you so much for making such detailed vides about it. ❤️
Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much😭
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Love this. Thank you for this tutorial! I'd love to give it a go now after watching this. Please show us how you got that shaped acrylic board. Also if i had to cut the Neon wire in an angle (like you did in this video), would it have to be exactly on the cut point?
Perfect guide to make a neon sign, fully detailed, thank you very much! Subscribed already
Love this pls upload part 2!!
Thank you sir, this helped me a lot
this is seriously the best tutorial ive seen! thank you!
Thank you! Happy to help. We'll hopefully have more content out soon :)
beautifully explained! thanks XD
Thanks man, this video is so great for me to start my business I had before this neon I used old LEDs❤️
Same here
That's great to hear; do check out our website - we supply sign makers with anything and everything required to make neon flex signs, and if you can't find the information or item you need; just get in touch!
Aren’t the neon just leds covered with silicon?
You are the BEST! Thank you!!
Nice Job... Appreciated.
Good & Professional skill !
Wow! 😇 Superb... ❤️
Thank you so much
Glue are suitable for internal use only
Wow thanks! I think I can make one too 😎
Great video. Enjoyed watching and learned so much from it. Will this glue also work well with outdoor signs and stick in rain and sun?
When using the neon flex for external use, it's important to ensure all connections are fully waterproof. Glue is not a guaranteed reliable solution; we recommend using winged neon (www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk/winged-neon-flex) which is push fit and does not need to be stuck down and doesn't require glue. You would need to route a channel into your acrylic back panel using an appropriate CNC cutter (see www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk/winged-neon-flex-CNC-cutter). Alternatively you could use silicon to bond the neon. It is essential you make all the connections watertight, or better still, encase the sign in a clear acrylic box.
Thanks man
Thank you sir
Thank you for this detailed tutorial !
Do you know a website where we can get custom acrylic panels ?
How big of a sign do you need?
hey thanks very good video..i've been looking for a video for weeks where something like this is designes. Would be very happy about a design video in which you might make simple shapes like this heart or even text. Would be very very happy. Thanks
Thanks Bruno - great suggestion, we've just started making our videos and have lots of content planned all aimed at making the process easy for you; so keep an eye out on our channel!
hi This is a great video, can you advise where i can get the acrylic panel with paper template from.
Hi, thanks! If you're in the UK, you could try searching for plastic and acrylic fabrication near you. They should be able to help.
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thaank you so much
I tried doing this and my glue made the acrylic foggy and cloudy where the glue is. Did I do something wrong?
thanks a lot
Can anyone recommend a good supplier, website or store to buy the Acrylic Panels from?
wow good~!!👍👍👍
Great video, could a laser cutter be used to cut out the Chanel for the strip to be inserted rather than glued?
Yes we believe so; we know of a few sign makers who have used this method though it's not something we have personally tried.
What temp is the soldering iron at?
Is there any concern about the very sharp angles damaging the LEDs? Most of the products I've looked at suggest a minimum bend radius. Thanks.
Yes, thank you, that's a great point. We would recommend you follow product guidance. The 8mm neon we use is flexible to 350 degrees and the 5mm can bend back on itself.
With our special letter making Neonflex you can bend it back to itself without damaging it.
@@ivanlew5248 where do I get this special neon led?
@@Spectron 😮
It's fine
I am very excited to try some of this. I am in the US. Do you have a distributor here that I can purchase from? I cant seem to find some of these items here. Amazon too.
HI Jennifer, we don't have a distributor in the US, unfortunately. However we do ship worldwide from the UK.
That’s for teaching me🔥😍, but I want to know how I made the background support for the neon ?!
We use Adobe Illustrator to create our design and then send this to a fabricator (or CNC cutting provider) to cut a 5mm or 10mm thick acrylic back panel out to our design. They can router a channel out for you to stick the neon flex into (this will be shown in the next video), or you can use as template as in this video. You can also use PVC foam as a back panel. It is opaque and a cheaper alternative to acrylic. Hope that helps!
Very interesting , but you didn't explain about power supply unit
from where i can but this neon strip? any online link
I’m ordering everything else from the site you gave
Nice Work,,,,what is the music in this video please?
are the LED FLEX Neon PVC or Silicone, Will the 2 part glue work on Silicone FLEX LED?
The neon flex is silicone and the 2 part glue works with no issues
What are the glues used for the two part application??
Do you add a dimmer at the end? I find that these lights can sometimes be way too bright for some people and I imagine a dimmer knob or switch wouldn't be impossible (albeit a bit obtrusive).
We didn't to this one, but yes you can add a dimmer. The neon we use isn't the brightest on the market, as we find that the brightest neon is, like you say, overwhelmingly bright for constant use, and it uses more power. It is also produces more heat which over time damages the LEDs.
Hi! Thanks for the tutorial! What power supply did you use please?
From memory, a 12V 24W driver
@Spectron What power supply can you use besides that? It seems like that would be bulky for the a wall hanging, no?
Hi, can you please tell me where can I buy the 100mm wier to connect for the neon. From uk. Thank you for a great video, rated 5*
Hi Jamil you can buy the wire here www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk/
Hi lovely explanation, but what do you put on the end of it for someone to switch it on and off. x
You will require a 12v LED driver/Power supply to power it up which you can switch it on/off on the wall socket, or you could add an inline on/off switch or Wi-fi/Alexa plug.
@@Spectron Thank you sooo much😃
those 1cm cut Neon Flex are so hard to find....damn it
making this at work aswell but we use a thicker material called Foam n I use my Cnc n make a 7mm groove wer the LEDs must lay an no need to use glue
Yes, we have done that in the past and find it easier using glue, and it is more secure.
okay I live in the US, can you tell me what to type in to find some of the tinning cables over here? I don't quite understand what it is I'm looking for!
We sell on our website under the Neonflex accessories section: Pre-soldered cables, we also ship to the US.
How do you get the stencil on the acrylic board?
You can create a scale drawing (we use adobe illustrator), print it and attach it to your panel.
When cutting the neon at a angle is it okay to miss the solder point? I don’t understand how you can cut it that way and still solder it
Yes it's fine, just try not to cut into the led chips. You can still solder it because you can cut into the silicone casing to "expose" the led strip inside. If you gently peel back the silicone to access the solder pads, you can solder your wires and then put the silicone tube back in place and glue any cuts you've made. If you're making an outdoor sign, we wouldn't recommend doing this unless you are 100% sure water cannot get through the silicone tube. Once you start practicing, it should become clearer!
Could you please make video from the beginning of the design on illustrator with measurements the thickness of the shape or letter please
Hi! Please see our new tutorial, How to Create a CNC Cutting File in Adobe Illustrator - th-cam.com/video/_skozJQqH7k/w-d-xo.html
nice technic.. can i use cyanoacrylate or Acrybond as a bonding adhesive? or it will not stick with the neon LED...
Hi Zodiac, we haven't tried those adhesives so can't comment, sorry! The reason we use the 2 part glue is because it bonds so quickly - in 10 seconds. There may be other products on the market that you can use, give them a go and let us know!
@@Spectron Thanks..
@Spectron LED when you say LED driver you mean 12v DC power supply right ? Because they are not AC ???
That's correct, we use a 12V DC power supply
Are there any alternatives for the adhesive? Will Gorilla Super Glue work?
We've never tried gorilla super glue so not sure. To prevent overspill onto the acrylic we recommend you leave a vinyl template over the top of the sign
Where can I get the clear platform material you paste the neon onto also how do I cut it?
Plastic Fabrication Companies. They may be able to cut it for you using a CNC machine.
What size acrylic sheet is that? Or what size are recommend for an indoor sign?
The thickness of the acrylic depends on the size of the sign. As this is a small size sign, we used 5mm thick acrylic. For larger signs we tend to use 10mm thick. For external signs, you can use the same thickness as for internal, or better to box the sign in to protect against rain and adverse weather conditions.
Great tutorial but how are you powering it.
If it is a small sign we solder a cable with DC female connector to the end piece and power using a plug in adaptor, 12V. Alternatively, we connect a 12V transformer.
How do tou get the cutshaoe arround the text design
Do you a video of the power outlet connecting the led strip?
Sorry no, but a m/f connector can easily connect to a plug in power supply or a driver with an output of 12V.
Thats nice! whats de program to make the project of cut the acrilic?
Hi! We use Adobe Illustrator for the design. Does that answer your question? :)
@@Spectron Sure! Thanks!
You could finish it with one cut
How thick should the acrylic panel be for small signs like this?
Hi, it depends on your budget, but we'd suggest 5-10mm. The thicker the acrylic, the more sturdy it is.
Very clean. Where can I buy the 10mm cut gap?
You can purchase it from our website www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk or email us at sales@spectronled.co.uk with your requirements, for you information we deliver all over the world, but please check with us for cost of delivery, for oversea orders we normally use DHL or Fedex air freight service.
@@Spectron thank you.
Where can u get material?
gostei muito.
Obrigado!
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Do more videos please
Where can I find the wire to connect the led sections?
You can find them on our website here www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk/Pre-soldered-cable, or contact us at sales@spectronled.co.uk and we can go through some options for you
Can you suggest us a cnc machine to cut acrylic?
Hi Tanvir, we actually outsource our cut back panels, but I believe they use an XYZ CNC machine with a tungsten carbide cutter.
Can you provide a link for the power cable you used?
www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk/DC-Female-Connector-Clear-Cable
What kind of cable wire you used?
We use ultra thin 28awg gold and sliver wire, ready tinned (pre-soldered) with a clear PVC sheath.
Conductor diameter: 0.32mm, outer diameter 1.1mm.
What product do you use before gluing? An eraser?
It is a glue activator
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how do you calculate the measure of each strip of tape at the right cutting point?
You clip the neon flex into the channel until you reach the end point or join with another piece then mark the top of the neon flex then gently pull back out a couple of centimetres and cut. If you are cutting at an angle cut slightly proud to double check the angle then cut it down,
Where did you get the power cable from?
From Spectron LED
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100ml tinning cable for sign
Where can I get the driver and alligator clips?
On eBay.
23 minutes to glue a led strip to a acrylic plate?
Our flexi neon is silicon rubber?
Hi - yes, the neon flex is made of silicone rubber.
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where can we get the neon flex?
Our web site www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk/
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Do you deliver to the US?
Hi Luis, yes we do. Please contact us at sales@sectronled.co.uk and we will send you further info.
Are you guys based in the US?
We are in the UK
Where did you get this and what is its name? 9:13
Hi, do you mean the soldering iron, or the pre-soldered cable?
Fucking awesome
Pear mtr. Cost of this led
The 5mm neon is £35.00 for 5 meters and the 8mm neon is £39.00 for 5 meters.
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Where can I get the 2 part glue, I live in Los Angeles, CA USA
We sell it on our website: www.ledsignsandlighting.co.uk/mitrebond-single
@@Spectron the website doesn’t seem to allow for a delivery method to the USA
@@TheADHDIY Not sure you can air-freight liquid to the US. Please contact us direct.
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This is not neon, it's LED flex.
This is led not a neon tube
LED Neon Flex is designed to replace traditional glass neon. It is highly durable, fully flexible and easy to install. Made with a silicone or PVC material housing high powered LED Strip. Ours is cuttable at 10mm intervals, but this can vary depending on brand.
How to make a Neon Sign?
Easy, get an LED strip and call it Neon a bunch of times.
100% agree! This is not neon! It's like calling a car a truck.
LED is not neon!
This is not neon!!! This is LED rope light.
The postage fees on your website are insane. Gone elsewhere.
This is something we monitor regularly and they are in line with other trade suppliers. Our deliveries in the UK are next day as standard, and global rates are based on a three day transit time.
with a little bit of time and patience.....ok .... byeee!!
Thanks for teaching me how to make LED line sign, not neon. Actual neon is from glass, not plastic. Learn the difference.
Please note the video description which reads: "Here a sign maker with over 30 years experience in the field and 12 years experience selling and developing LED products for the signage industry explains how you can create a custom made LED neon sign using LED Neon Flex."
Look up the definition of neon and you will see there is no way you can call this stuff neon. Nothing about it is neon. Please give it a name that does not say neon. Respect the craft and show some respect for what you do which is not making neon signs... how about this, cutting corners and silicone led strips that look similar to neon because we can't really make neon because that would require years of training, practice and dedication... Not to mention the science involved. Anyone with two hands and some time could make these signs. Neon will always be neon and the misinformation you people spread is downplaying the real artistry of neon!
This is not a neonsign!!
@@Spectron i am a oldsool neonglass bender sice 32 years. real neon' is are made out of glass.I have glasses, glassblower glasses.
real neon is formed from glass tubes, then electrodes are attached, later the whole thing is evacuated at the pump station and filled either with the noble gas neon or a mixture of neon and argon.
we are not many who master the craft. but we are all surprised that led fake neon is referred to as neon signs. i think younger people don't know that at all and generally talk about neon even if it's not neon at all.