How do I paint signs?

by Kathy Hall McCartney

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I have wood and stencil to make a sign for our camper, to hang outside.

I’m not sure how to get started.

Thank you.

Kathy

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Courtney |The Kitchen Garten on Sep 17, 2018

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/diy-repurposed-scrap-wood-painted-sign-8587663 Here's one Hometalker's project.

DIY Repurposed Scrap Wood Painted Sign

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Kelly-n-Tony on Sep 17, 2018

Here is one sign I made and it has some DIY info in there-
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/autumn-is-calling-diy-sign-32170207

Autumn is Calling, DIY Sign

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Kelly-n-Tony on Sep 17, 2018

Here is another sign I made with more DIY tips-

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/gardener-wanted-garden-sign-37678071

GARDENER WANTED!

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To Work With My Hands on Sep 17, 2018

Here's details on making a sign from pallet wood: https://www.toworkwithmyhands.com/2018/07/how-to-make-the-best-easy-and-unique-garden-sign-part-1.html

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1401470 on Sep 20, 2018

I make workshop signs all the time so I'm attaching a few example that you may find helpful.

https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2018/05/make-stencil-overlay-garden-signs.html

https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2018/03/diy-farm-style-welcome-sign.html

https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2017/11/making-signs-that-inspire.html

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1401470 on Sep 20, 2018

Here's a dry brush paint technique you may also like

https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2018/03/how-to-dry-brush-paint-wood.html

Video in this one

https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2018/05/dry-brush-frame-chalk-board.html

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4637385 on Sep 20, 2018

Here's how I made a wood sign recently...

https://www.burlapandblue.com/2014/04/01/diy-wooden-sign-tutorial/

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Kathy Hall McCartney on Sep 21, 2018

Thank y’all for your help. I think I’m ready! 😊

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