So I cut out a couple of rectangles to make name signs for my niece/nephew.
I'm following a plain vanilla sign making process: cut rectangle; rout out letters; spray sign black; then sand. Discovered that pine has the kind of end grain that soaks up the black paint. Result ----- the paint spreads horizontally a couple of mm ------ travelling past the letters.
The sign looks okay, but not great (my sister would think it looks great - but I'm a perfectionist). I'm trying to figure out a good way to address the problem --- especially since I still have a couple more signs to make.
a) Planer ----- 1/4 inch deep lettering - suspect I could run the sign through a planer and get rid of the paint marks ---- risking tear out, though.
b) Propane torch accents (I've done this before ---- makes the sign pleasantly rustic).
c) Paint ---- when in doubt - cover it up (my least favorite alternative)
d) Toss out pine and try making a sign out of oak.
I'm following a plain vanilla sign making process: cut rectangle; rout out letters; spray sign black; then sand. Discovered that pine has the kind of end grain that soaks up the black paint. Result ----- the paint spreads horizontally a couple of mm ------ travelling past the letters.
The sign looks okay, but not great (my sister would think it looks great - but I'm a perfectionist). I'm trying to figure out a good way to address the problem --- especially since I still have a couple more signs to make.
a) Planer ----- 1/4 inch deep lettering - suspect I could run the sign through a planer and get rid of the paint marks ---- risking tear out, though.
b) Propane torch accents (I've done this before ---- makes the sign pleasantly rustic).
c) Paint ---- when in doubt - cover it up (my least favorite alternative)
d) Toss out pine and try making a sign out of oak.
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