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Facts About Hand Carved Wood Signs

By Lila Bryant


There are numerous artists specialized and dedicated in hand carving and production of the finest sign works for businesses, developments, homes, churches and even boats. An attractive and well-designed sign stands out as one of the most affordable and effective methods of advertising. Hand carved wood signs attracts attention and presents a distinctive image which sets your business apart. It communicates positively about the quality of products and services of your business. It is actually the first impression your potential customer gets from you.

The impression and durability of the sign rely on the type of wood applied. Hardwoods are the most preferred, Redwood and Cedar being the most common. However, Western Red Cedar is profoundly used and preferred among the two. This is especially due to the fact that it is naturally resistant to moisture, making it the most ideal in areas with extreme conditions. Though the Redwood is its first, cousin, Red Cedar is more superior. It withstands ants and adverse weather to endure for many decades.

When in need of one, put in mind that the most important function of a sign is delivering the message. Sign writing is more than just throwing a bunch of letters and hoping that people will see it. It is rather a crafted composition, and its effectiveness depends on the four factors; balance, oneness, rhythm and harmony. Balance refers to the weight distribution, which does not necessarily have to be symmetrical, but rather some stability of sorts in the arrangement in relation to each of the other elements. A balanced copy integrates such combinations as any illustrations or supporting images, letter styles and what the sign is supposed to do; welcome, advertise, sell among others. It is the aspect that defines how far the sign will be viewed from, and how fast the viewer will be traveling, in case of motion.

The rhythm denotes judgment according to the amount of letter styles applied. Aesthetically, signs look best when a few letter fonts are incorporated, one or two to fond to be specific. To reduce rhythm interference, modest variations of a font may be introduced to enhance impact and interest. Nevertheless, too many lettering styles are visually distressing.

On the other hand, oneness implies the flow of the message. The term is used where the sign is made up of a number of copies or messages. Whether there exists oneness or not depends on the ability of the arrangement to permit eye of the person viewing to smoothly follow the message flow, starting with the primary to secondary and lastly, subordinate. Divide the three messages to enhance openness.

On the other hand, harmony quality that entails incorporating the other three factors; openness, balance and rhythm. The integration must however be disciplined. Such discipline can be attained by paying attention to the styles of letters and coloring.

The most outstanding advantage and feature of these products is that they are custom made. They are seldom made for stock, with each being crafted to specification. Many craftsmen involved do the artwork by collaborating with you, using scale renderings. It is therefore paid in advance or in piecemeal.

Simply put, the most important interest in this wooden work of art is to deliver the desired function. A fully balanced, harmonized, open and rhythm inclusive product will, out of doubt, achieve its purpose. Such a product if properly finished and made from a Red Cedar, will be long lasting, flexible in design and beautiful.




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