I’m currently working on a double-sided sign for Tucker Road Animal Hospital, keep an eye out for it going up real soon. It’s made from cold-rolled steel, which Hood River High School STEM teacher, Ryan Bahn and student, Josie Cordova have laser cut the logo into at the schools amazing metal workshop.
From there, I welded the pieces together and then force-patina with salt, vinegar, and a black oil stain. The cut out parts will reveal a translucent white acrylic panel, which lights up at night.
Welding the puzzle pieces together
Both sides after the welding / grinding
Roughed up with 60-grit sandpaper and sprayed with salt and vinegar
Rusted over to add texture to the steel
First pass to blacken the metal and adding the outer rim
Busy barn with Corey's bike and the sign under construction
Sliding the acrylic into place
Acrylic and steel glue-up with lexel
Just a few more pieces to fill in
One side completed
Strapped to a barn truss with one more side to attach
Nico applies the last coat of stain
I was really happy to get side two suspended today
Nico helps install the inner LED lights