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Cast metal signs custom made?

  • 23-11-2014 04:22PM
    #1
    yellowjumper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭


    Hi all,
    Not sure if this is the right place for this post, but I'm not sure where else it could go!

    I'm looking to get a cast metal house sign made before Christmas.
    I love the look of old traditional style Irish signs, quite plain and simple. If you google 'bull**** corner sign' you'll have a good idea of the look, i.e. nothing too polished looking, none of those painted foxes or ducks or anything.

    I'm wondering if anyone knows where I could get something similar custom made? I've tried searching a bit, but can't seem to find what I want. Most places seem to only do those pristine looking signs.
    Any suggestions or tips are appreciated!
    Thanks. :)


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  • #2
    Happyman42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,066 ✭✭✭✭Happyman42


    That is resin, not cast metal. Custom cast would cost a fortune and even custom made in resin would be expensive.

    If the guy in the ad can't do it, getting a sign shop to router one out of pvc would probably be your best bet. then do a bit of faux paintwork on it. Where are you based, plenty of shops have their own routers.
    You won't be getting it for 6 euro though, I'd imagine. :(


  • #3
    yellowjumper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭yellowjumper


    Resin, really?! God, I thought they were cast metal.

    There's a lot up on Etsy and places like that, but they are being sold as they are and plenty of them don't do custom orders. Plus I thought it would be better to support anyone local who could do them!

    Haha, I didn't expect to get it very cheap, so I was kind of prepared for that! :/
    Do you think pvc would look a bit shiny though? It's not really the look I'm after.

    I'm in Kildare by the way.


  • #4
    Happyman42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,066 ✭✭✭✭Happyman42


    Plenty of good sign shops in your area. On phone now but will look when back at PC.
    You would be painting the PVC or get it done in black foamex which would look satin. You could apply the gold or white to the letter faces yourself?
    Google CNC routered signs, very versatile.
    I don't mind doing a layout in sign software for you to shop around, tis Christmas time of year apparently! :)


  • #5
    yellowjumper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭yellowjumper


    Apologies for the late reply!
    Had a look at CNC routered signs, and they look great! Also had a chat with my brother, turns out where he works they do all that. Should have thought to ask him, but there you go!
    So I got sorted. Anyway, thanks for advice and info, much appreciated! :)


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