Friday, May 30, 2014

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.

Mostly used woods include redwood and cedar. However, the most outstanding wood for outdoor family name, custom and welcome signs is western red cedar. The type is superior to redwood, its first cousin. When finished properly, Western Red Cedar will endure for decades, no matter how harsh the environment. This is particularly due to its natural resistance to moisture, insect damage and decay, making it the most suitable use in the sun, heat, rain and cold all year round. It combines two great things, durability and beauty.

Apart from the wood used, some other elements are vital and are embodied in these three words; balance, rhythm and oneness. Sign writing is a creative work whose success depends on a well-crafted composition as opposed to the mere throwing of a group of letters. The term balance highlights the weight distribution, which is contrary to just being symmetrical. It rather depicts some stability of elements in the arrangement, with regards to each of the other sorts. The final product ought to incorporate such other considerations as supporting images, letter size and style and the purpose of the sign in a more disciplined manner. It is this element that will determine whether it will be viewed effectively, and at what speed.

The rhythm denotes the judgment that is facilitated by the composition in terms of number of styles of letters employed. The aesthetic look is enhanced when either one or two letter fond are applied. In an effort to elicit interest and enhance impact, be sure to reduce rhythm interference through modest font variations. However, very many lettering styles at ago are visually distressing.

Oneness refers to the flow of the message. It occurs where signs with many groups of copies or messages allows the eye of the viewer to smoothly follow the flow of the message, from primary to secondary and finally on to the most subordinate. Openness can be achieved or enhanced through dividing the three messages and emphasizing using bold, reverse panels among other emphasis techniques

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, a well-balanced, harmonized and open sign with rhythm goes a long way as far as the use is concerned. It is only by observing the above factors that one can enjoy the wide spectrum of benefits inherent in hand carved signs, including; distinctive image, exceptional durability, positive quality statement and versatile custom design.




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