Halloween address sign-good outdoor paint?

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jimily
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Halloween address sign-good outdoor paint?

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Hello all,
How do you usually finish sign projects meant for outside? For example signs with trees or animals or other paintable things?

I will attempt to attach a halloween seasonal address sign I've been working on as an example.

Thanks!
Jim
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jimily
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Re: Halloween address sign-good outdoor paint?

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Something like an enamel? Like this: http://www.dickblick.com/products/ronan ... n-enamels/

Still reading!
Jim
It is easier to destroy than it is to create, just look at my scrap pile.

2014 Shark Pro Plus HD
Bosch EVS1617 w/ PrecisionBits Collets
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jimily
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Re: Halloween address sign-good outdoor paint?

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BUMP. Still looking.
It is easier to destroy than it is to create, just look at my scrap pile.

2014 Shark Pro Plus HD
Bosch EVS1617 w/ PrecisionBits Collets
Dixie Billet Aluminum Router Clamp Upgrade
Vcarve 8.0, Inkscape on Windows 8; CP 2.1 on WinXP

jimily
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Location: Texas Hill Country

Re: Halloween address sign-good outdoor paint?

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Well after more research and reading through argument after argument on forum after forum I have come to the conclusion that it just doesn't matter what paint or technique is used and the general consensus is every type of paint is best and none are better than any other. I'll post the sign once painted, it is Halloween season after all. :evil:

Thanks
Jim
It is easier to destroy than it is to create, just look at my scrap pile.

2014 Shark Pro Plus HD
Bosch EVS1617 w/ PrecisionBits Collets
Dixie Billet Aluminum Router Clamp Upgrade
Vcarve 8.0, Inkscape on Windows 8; CP 2.1 on WinXP

jimily
Posts: 104
Joined: Mon Sep 14, 2015 9:06 pm
Location: Texas Hill Country

Re: Halloween address sign-completed with paint

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Ta-dah. For a first complete cnc project attempt it's not bad and I learned a ton during the process. Ultimately I simplified the sign and removed one of the tool paths for a cleaner design (to me). And I used paint. :lol:

Jim
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Ooo very scary
Ooo very scary
It is easier to destroy than it is to create, just look at my scrap pile.

2014 Shark Pro Plus HD
Bosch EVS1617 w/ PrecisionBits Collets
Dixie Billet Aluminum Router Clamp Upgrade
Vcarve 8.0, Inkscape on Windows 8; CP 2.1 on WinXP

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