Making A Vintage Inspired Trade Sign

 

Hi everyone!  Every year at this time I make and sell canned peppers. I wanted to make a trade sign to set up at shows where I sell them. Follow along with me and I'll show you how I created this.

Supplies:

   Proxxon Super jig saw STS/E

   Proxxon Longneck Angle Grinder LHW/E

   Proxxon Chop and Miter Saw KGS 80

   Proxxon Belt Sander BS/E

   1/2" plywood

   Trim molding for the frame

   Photo for advertisement

   Mod Podge

   Wide brush for applying glue

First, I created my picture. I took a picture of my jars of peppers then asked ChatGPT to turn it into a vintage trade sign.  After tweaking and I was satisfied with my results, I had it enlarged at our local photo shop.  

Next, I used Mod Podge to glue it to my sheet of plywood. Let Dry

When it was dry I used a ruler and marked about 1/4" out from the photo.  Using the Proxxon Super jig saw STS/E, I cut it out on the line I had just drawn.

After cutting it out I smoothed the edges a little using the Proxxon Longneck Angle Grinder LHW/E.

With edges now completely smooth, I now put molding around the edge to frame it in. I Measured each side and cut the trim at 45-degree angles with the Proxxon Chop and Miter Saw KGS 80 so it would look like a picture frame.

After all 4 pieces were cut I laid them on to see if they fit. A few of the angles needed sanded so I used the Proxxon Belt Sander BS/E to touch things up.

I removed them and painted them black, then let dry.  After they were dry, I simply glued them to the board.

Here's my finished project!!  I really love how it turned out.  I can't wait to use it at my next sale.

Thanks for following along. Till my next Proxxon project...Colleen :-)

Building A frame For A Trade Sign

Hi everyone!  This is part 3 of building my trade sign.  This is the final step aside from painting it, which will come at a later time.  Follow along with me and I'll show you how I built the frame. 

Supplies:

  Proxxon Belt Sander BS/A

  Proxxon  Table Saw FET

  Proxxon Micro-Bandsaw 115/E

  Clamps

  Wood Glue

  Brad Nailer and Brads

  Pine Trim Molding

First, I needed to cut, glue and clamp the trim across the curved top of the sign.  Using the 6table saw I cut a length of trim with excess on both sides. Knowing that this piece had to be flexible, I needed to soak it in water.  I wish I had taken a photo, but I forgot.  I soaked it in our pool for two hours. Removed it and bent it across the top curve.  Using clamps, I held it in place till it dried.

Once it was dry, I removed it. I cut it to size with a tiny bit extra. I then glued it and re-clamped it.  Next came the sides. I held a piece of trim up to figure the angle I needed to cut it. I wanted that piece to slide up under the top trim.  I marked it and cut the angle with the band saw. Checked for length and trimmed using the table saw.  I applied glue and attached the side. I repeated for the other side.

I measured and cut the bottom trim. When all the pieces were glued, I used the brad nailer and brads to secure everything.

Lastly, I used the Belt Sander to sand off each corner for a perfect fit.

My project is complete, except for painting.  That's coming at a later date. I'll be sure to post a picture when its painted!  Thanks for following along  :-)

Colleen