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Supply List
-12x12 #2 pine or white wood. Routered edge optional.
-Precision cut sheet metal. Size needed is 9"x7" from a local hardware store.
-Vinyl lettering
-Paint
-Matte spray finish
-Easel to display board
-A few magnets to hold pictures
Instructions
Paint wood and let dry. Give another coat of paint. Spray with matte finishing spray.
Apply Lettering (Instructions below)
Use hot glue or caulking to stick sheet metal to front of painted wood.
Add on any extra graphics to your sheet metal. Let project dry FLAT so that the metal will adhere to the wood. Don't let dry standing up against something, or the metal will slide down. It will take about one hour to completely dry.
Display your board and pictures of loved ones!
Vinyl Application Instructions (For all vinyl lettering projects)
Your quote is made up of three layers. The top layer is the transparent sticking tape, the actual letters are the middle layer, and the bottom layer is the stiff backing paper. All surfaces must be flat, clean and dry before applying.
Step 1: Clean the surface with glass cleaner and a dry cloth. Dirt and dust particles will cause vinyl lettering to bubble.
Step 2: Draw horizontal guidelines in the area you wish to apply your lettering. Take your sheet of words and flatten the surface out so there is no rolling up.
Step 3: On a flat surface gently but firmly rub over the words to make sure all letters have adhered to the sticking tape. Rub over the top of the sticking tape again, just to make sure the letters are sticking to it.
Step 4: With the quote facing up so that you can see it, begin to slowly peel up the sticking paper, which will grip the letters, and be all in one piece. The letters should stick to the sticking tape. If any of the letters aren't sticking, press them down again with the tape, and rub over them with the edge of a credit card or application squeegee.
Step 5: Place the taped letters on the prepared surface, using your guidelines to position them correctly. Firmly "squeegee" the lettering to force the bubbles out with your application squeegee or edge of credit card. Start in the center and work your way out. Be sure you have gone over all areas.
Step 6: Gently peel off the transfer tape, leaving the letters in place.
Step 7: You are finished!
Cutting Metal
I do use the tin snips. Although if you can't seem to get a straight cut, you can take your metal to a sheet metal fabricating shop. They can cut it for you. Generally I have been charged abotu $2-$4.00 per cut when I take my metal into a shop.
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