Street signs can be used to decorate the inside of your home or mark a long driveway. Stealing street signs is illegal, but you can make your own street sign out of old sheet metal and reflective paint. Customize your street sign with your last name, a favorite hobby or another feature that characterizes your home. You can warn traffic of children playing or dogs crossing. You don't have to limit yourself to words --- use fun graphics to get your message across. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Use a heavy cardboard (such as the back of a notebook) to create a stencil. Draw your letters or pictures on the stencil and cut it out using an X-Acto blade.
2. Clean the sheet metal of any dirt, dust or oil. Protect surfaces with a sheet or tarp. Follow manufacturer's instructions to apply primer and for drying time.
3. Paint the sign in the color you desire. Use a spray paint suitable for metal and apply two or three light coats. Allow to dry completely.
4. Using your stencil, paint the text or graphics on your sign. If your stencil does not cover the entire sign, block off any exposed metal with an old sheet or newspaper. Make sure the stencil is flat to the metal to ensure a clean application. Apply two to three coats of spray paint and let dry completely.
5. Use a reflective coat of paint to enhance visibility of your sign at night. Coat the entire sign or just your graphics. You may need several coats to achieve desired results.
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