How to make Backdrop Signs for Events 

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I am happy that my videos have helped you and scroll saws are great tools!

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@@MakerDecorlove your work and video I will be subscribing. I’ve been wanting to get into some wood art myself. The machine that you’re using to cut the wood out on that’s on the table what’s the name of it I’ve never seen one of those before

@@valeriekey1499 Hi, thank you very much. The tool is scroll saw. Great for smaller intricate cuts. Pretty easy to learn as well, just go slow and keep you fingers away from the blade. Really simple, good luck!

Thank you I'm in the process of purchasing one because I've been getting a lot requests for name signs and I thought this would be great to learn on

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Thank you for watching. Yes I always try to see as many ways of doing things. I know everybody doesn't have the tools I have in my garage. So I try to see what can do the job and get similar results. I am glad my video has helped.

Thanks for watching, and yes I have definitely got my money back with that saw!

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Your Welcome, and yes a scroll saw can do a lot and look clean as well!

Hi thanks for watching. Yes I am thinking of getting a c02 laser. They are expensive but would be helpful for sure.

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Thanks for the tip, I have started using them for cuts like this. And they make a huge difference!

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Thank you, I have not tried it out of Styrofoam. But I plan to, just haven't gotten around to it yet. I think it should work well, but I don't have much experience with Styrofoam.

Spandex can be tough but you can just add some clips or screws in the back at the top. And tie some fishing string, it wont be visible. Plus you wont damage the spandex. Good luck!

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Hi thanks so much for watching our videos. I am glad my videos have helped you. Pricing is the toughest part of the job. And is different for everyone and the best I can do is tell you of some of our mistakes. Most of the videos I have on here that mention pricing were booked early on and were still low I think. We were constantly raising our prices because we were figuring it out as we went. The number one thing I can tell you is do not sell your self short when you start. Maybe do 2 or 3 jobs where you break even for materials just for learning experience and photos of your work. After that definitely start charging for everything, supplies, delivery, your time. I can tell you the first 2 jobs I forgot to add in delivery fee which can add up quick, lol. Do not waste your time with people who want to lower your pricing. If they are on a small budget they will not be able to afford the balloons alone. This is more for luxury balloon garlands and backdrops. In my experience the people who will try to lower pricing or get more for their value are the ones that cause the most trouble and time. You are better off not accepting those events and save yourself the stress and bad reviews. The people who value what you bring will always be ok with the pricing and it is better off starting taking a couple of jobs that earn you money than taking every job that comes your way and you can lose money quick. I have 2 videos called balloon pricing mistake and Balloon Garland Grass backdrop event setup in which a talk a little about this topic at the end of the video. Hope this is some what helpful because pricing is tough and just account for everything.

That was my question as well?

Hi, thank you very much. And yes just after I posted the video I found them and have used them. They work pretty well! Thanks for commenting and watching!

Hmmm. I have been wanting to do the Bearly wait theme sign. Hopefully I get a chance soon to do it filmed and congrats on your grandbabies!

Thank you ! I been looking for sign in wood that’s says twins that I like maybe Can do “welcome twins “ lol don’t how she going to do with thier birthdays I’m a twin but we girls n was easy but boy n girl , oh boy I can see it her coming to me what should she do …. If u have any ideas by January n making something for bearly wait teddy bear theme or twins , let me know I’ll keep looking

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Hi thanks for watching. Yes you can use a spray primer to paint the plastic. Just make sure the spray paint works on plastic, most do. Then paint it. Hmmm, I do not know about the hot knife to cut the plastic. I have not tried it. It may work but I would recommend to do it outside with a respirator just because burning plastic never smells good and can be harmful to your lungs. Hope this helps!

Oh ok thank you so much have a blessed day

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Yes for sure, they do have another blade that leaves the top clean. I just didn't have it and winged it with a generic blade, lol. But since then I have really liked the scroll saw blade they sell for the jigsaw. Makes those small turns really easy for a jig saw. And minimal tear out on top. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Maker Decor yeah! Scroll blades are great for deal work. The rule of thumb I use is scroll for fine deal finished ends etc, down cutter for plywood, mdf etc , up cutter is more aggressive for hardwood rougher cuts! ... just found your chanel today! Great videos I'm going to try to make one of your designs for a backdrop sign for a bridal shower I'm hosting. thanks for the content!! ❤️

@@ladybuilder Awesome, thanks for sharing!

Hi, thanks for commenting. yes, that does work as well. I have done that for short notices and is pretty quick!

Hi, the one in the video was 3/4 inch. But I have made them out of 1/2 inch as well. The 3/4 inch is a little more solid than the 1/2 inch though. Both worked great though.

Hi thanks for watching. I used 1/2 inch plywood. Yes I believe you can use 3/4 in plywood. I think it might be work better with a jigsaw as the plywood is thicker and will stay strong during cutting.

@@MakerDecor awesome! I already have that :) thanks!

Amazon has some cheap scroll saws, but you always get what you pay for so make sure to research as much as you can. Also Ryobi makes some great beginner friendly power tools that are inexpensive. Good luck!

It depends on your budget, but I believe most are 16 inch scroll saws. I believe mine was a 18 inch. But you can make those on a standard 16 inch with some practice moving the letters around. But its easy to pick up. Good luck!

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Hi, each printer is different and the main thing is to go to printer settings and look for poster or multiple images. This allows you to print your text into multiple prints. It is very limited on the size and takes some practice to get down. Or I have these texts I already separated on photoshop and separated into a PDF pages on our Etsy page. So when you print the work is already done and you just tape it together. The hard part is it is already sized and cant be made smaller or larger.

Hi thanks for watching. I just used a standard $30 canon printer.

Thank you so much for your purchase. Yes I am working on putting together some of the basics, such as Happy Birthday, Bride to Be, Better Together, etc. Hopefully in February!

Yayyy!! Thank you been watching you since day one love your family’s work !!!

Hi I just uploaded a video that covers the topic of how to hang signs. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7660QC5nyuI.html Thank you!

Hi, thanks for watching. At this time I do not create custom signs. Hopefully in a couple months I will be able to offer that option, but not for now, sorry.

Hi, we do have a Etsy shop in the description. But we do not sell signs at the moment. Only the stencils and plans for building backdrops. Hopefully in the future soon we will be able to provided these products. Thank you.

Hi thanks for watching. I believe it is a fox scroll saw. But I am not a real fan of it. I couldn't say which one would be best to get but this one has not lived of to what I expected. But it gets the job done.

@@MakerDecor thank you, for responding. I have a jig saw but that looks easier to make the name signs.

@@stacielatrelle Yes, no problem. Yes any scroll saw will be easier than a jigsaw, as scroll saws are made for those curved cuts. But can be done with a jigsaw going slow and with practice. Also a they sell a blade for the jigsaw that is labeled for scroll cuts. This is can also be helpful with those turns. Good luck.

Hi, I have not tried that yet. But I believe with a foam cutter it would work out.

Hi, thanks for watching. You can use anything, photoshop or any online desktop application. Then you can split it up just using your printer settings. But this specific lettering was a purchased font that I downloaded to my computer a while back.

La primera fue una scroll saw. El segundo era un jigsaw.