I was happy to work with Julie Caldwell at Tucker Road Animal Hospital to replace her old sign with the new logo and have it illuminate at night. This is a double-sided sign made from cold-rolled steel, which Hood River High School STEM teacher, Ryan Bahn and student, Josie Cordova laser cut the logo into at the schools amazing metal workshop.
From there, I welded the pieces together, grind everything smooth, and then force-patina with salt, vinegar, and a black oil stain. The cut out parts reveal a translucent white acrylic panel, which is what 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
Corey prepares for transport
Nice to have it suspended again. Whew.
Welcome to your new home, sign.
The finished sign
Big night light