Hey, Today I found a Internet forum dedicated to High Density Urethane. The forum is called: HDU Sign Makers Forum
The forum is new, but hopefully others will post some pictures of their work there.
We have started posting useful articles on traditional sign making covering art, design, carving etc.
You can find them all here: The Traditional Sign Maker
If you want an article written, or wish to post an existing one on your website, please get in touch and we will help you.
After much research, we have put together a article on house names and their history. You can read the article here: The History of House Names.
House naming is an interesting subject, and I am sure we will add to the article at a later date. Until then, here is a wonderful quote from A.A Milne:
THE Piglet lived in a very grand house in the middle of a beech-tree, and the beech-tree was in the middle of the forest, and the Piglet lived in the middle of the house. Next to his house was a piece of broken board which had: “TRESPASSERS W” on it. When Christopher Robin asked the Piglet what it meant, he said it was his grandfather’s name, and had been in the family for a long time. Christopher Robin said you couldn’t be called Trespassers W, and Piglet said yes, you could, because his grandfather was, and it was short for Trespassers Will, which was short for Trespassers William. And his grandfather had had two names in case he lost one—Trespassers after an uncle, and William after Trespassers.
“I’ve got two names,” said Christopher Robin carelessly.
“Well, there you are, that proves it,” said Piglet.
I have just published an article on House Sign Design via Ezine articles. It covers all the basics of good sign design - things which often get overlooked.
Here is the article: House Sign Design Basics
If we ever send a proof to you which looks like it was poorly designed, please do let us know and we will work together with you to get it right.
Windmill House - Black Sign with Silver Writing.
What is it about gold that captures the human mind and heart in such a powerful way? The theme of gold features powerfully in all areas of our lives. What comes to mind when you think of gold?
Sting - Fields of Gold
Francesco Totti, Golden Shoes winner 2007
Ben Johnson - 100 metres Gold Medal winner
What more, he lost it later!
Gold is an important metal to any sign maker. It never tarnishes in normal conditions and has a reflection that captures the eye like no other substance. We use gold on most of our signs. Gold is far superior to brass, as brass tarnishes and corrodes quickly. Here are some examples of our Black and Gold Signs.
If you have any more examples of golden themes, leave a comment below.