8/22/12 - Well the sign is done and installed and it looks great! Maybe next year we can add gold leaf prismatic letters. They would really pop in the morning sun.
Testing, Testing, Testing
5/4/12 - This week, we are coloring our sample boards and the new faux stone skirt around the showroom bay window using a new acid staining process we learned earlier this year at a workshop in Canada. We always like to test out new products before we use it for a real job. Fortunately, it came out looking great. The colors are rich, permanent and retain the natural looking rough texture we sculpted into the concrete. Now we just need to finish the steel skeleton for our garden sign tree post and we apply our new skill and materials to a real job.
Build A Grand Entrance!
4/10/12 - Today we picked up the steel arch that the letters will be welded to. It cost a pretty penny, but it looks great. Just need to grind off the scale and the sharp edges in preparation for welding. We will be welding the letters to the arch using our new Millermactic 211 Mig welder. Since picking up the welder in December, we have been eager to put it to use for a decorative project.
The Tipsy Moose Tavern Sign Featured in November Issue of Sign Builder Illustrated
The Tipsy Moose Tavern Sign
I just received the rough draft for the article on “Tipsy Moose Tavern” to be featured in the November Issue of Sign Builder Illustrated. I sent editor Jeff Wooton a pile of photos showing “Tipsy” in various states of completion with a brief description of the process and Jeff pieced together a great article, I can’t wait to see the final published piece.
Great Job!
Great Job!
4/3/12 - Mr. Browne and the kids at Morris County School of Technology did a great job cutting the lettering. The arch is going to look great. More local business should check out their local Vo-Tech schools. There are a lot of talented instructors and students eager to develop their skills and help out. To learn more about Morris County Tech. click their website at www.mcvts.org