Introduction: Custom Handmade Wood Sign
In this video I’ll be showing you how to make a 3D sign for my shop. This is handmade as I do not have a CNC. To make this sign, I printed a stencil on paper using MS paint and then cut it out. I then used spray adhesive to glue it to the board. Then I cut it out using a jigsaw and carved out the lettering using a Dremel with engraving bits. Finally, I painted it and hung it in my workshop.
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Supplies
Wood
Paint of your Choice
Makita Circular Saw
Jigsaw
Dremel Carving Bits
General Spray Adhesive
Sander
Step 1: Make Stencil
To make the stencil, I used Microsoft paint to resize the logo and printed them on 4 sheets of paper. Then I cut them out with scissors and a razor blade.
Step 2: Attach Stencil to Wood
Use general purpose adhesive or tack glue to attach the stencils to the wood.
Step 3: Cut Outside Shape
Using a jig saw and a fine tooth blade, cut out the outside perimeter. This sign has two saw blades slightly offset, so I repeated this step.
Step 4: Use Dremel to Engrave Inner Details
Using a Dremel with a carving bit, carefully engrave the profile of the center details.
Step 5: Remove Stencil
Try to pull the stencil off. If it does not come off easily or cleanly, sand the remaining stencil off with a sander.
Step 6: Use Dremel to Fill in Detail
Once the stencil is removed, fill in the details. My logo letters have a hand sketched font, so this process was perfect to replicate it.
Step 7: Final Sand
Sand the sign with 220 grit sanding paper. Be sure to get all the small detailed areas as well.
Step 8: Paint
Paint the sign to your liking with the colors you chose.
Step 9: Final Assembly
Finally, assemble your sign. In this case, I just used wood glue and clamped the assembly together and let it dry over night.
Hang your sign and enjoy the life it brings to your space!
