Had a carnivale wedding commission that I recently finished. I almost pulled my face off dealing with pass through issues but I got it finished and that’s what matters. Had so much fun making this piece!
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Really good design. The finish is so cool. Quite a lot going on there.
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Thanks. I had to rework the living hinge a few times but it was worth it. I’m pretty pleased with the final sign. I had the best time painting it. The look on my their faces when I gave it to them last night was worth every ounce of any frustration.
It’s going to be a pretty amazing wedding. They’re going to have carnival games and food. I also made them wooden nickels for the guests to use for the games. This sign is going to be hung on a tent that people will enter if they want to get tattooed at the reception.
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I’ve never been artistic enough to apply a finish like that. Awesome.
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Painting is one of my favorite things so I was excited to do this piece. Lots and lots of layers to get the distressed metal? look. Now my son wants one for his room. 
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So cool!!
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That came out fantastic, I bet they were thrilled!
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Great result! Your son is not the only one that is going to want a sign similar to this. Wait 'til the wedding guests start asking for your business card.
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Exceptional finish!
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Amazing! How did you get that awesome weathered look?
Wedding tattoos! I haven’t heard of that one yet.
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Great job! That sounds like it’s going to be one fun wedding! Who’d have thought of tattoos at a wedding?! Well obviously they did! 
And now that you have the kinks worked out on making the sign, the one for your son’s room will be nothing but a thing (and time) for you!
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This is sooo cool.
It has inspired me for some decorations for an upcoming birthday party
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That turned out amazing! Your paint job is spectacular!!
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Just different layers of paint.
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Love the aging look you achieved. Amazing project!
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Thanks. I am normally insanely critical of any pieces I make. I probably could’ve spent more time on the painting because I never feel I’m finished, but I was rather pleased with how this turned out.
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When I saw the first photo, the lights and colors gave it a pinball vibe. It had that old-time arcade look, but I realized that it was actually an awesome sign. Either way, I appreciate you sharing it with everyone.
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What did you use the living hinge for? Is the yellow & black border a hinged overlay piece?
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The sign itself is about 3-4” tall. I housed the cables for the lights inside so it was just nice and tidy. It looks like an oldschool sign that would’ve been above a diner etc. I’ll take another picture so you can see the living hinge bit.
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Yes! That’s kind of what I was going for. That pinball weathered metal sign days of old sort of feel? I’m pretty happy with it. Of course I always think that there is room for improvement.
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