Description
Signmaker Jim Bartz provides all the advice you need to design and carve custom wooden signs using a versatile freehand method that requires no lettering templates or guides. He takes you through the process, step-by-step, from initial design to the final details. Both relief and engraved carving methods are covered. Topics include: 1. Examples of signs and decorative carvings
2. Tools you’ll need
3. Design tips
4. Preparing the workpiece
5. Safety consi… More >>
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Greg Scott
661 days ago
The video is very vague on specific information. First: he uses the computer to print out the sign pattern on paper in order to trace the design on the sign. He never mentions what software he uses to accomplish this. Second: he talks about showing you a technique on how to avoid dropping off of the letters while carving them later on in the dvd, but never does. Third: he never tells what type of paint to use on the signs. He does talk about the stain but never tells what name brand he uses. Fourth: he says he is using his largest router bit to do part of the sign but never mentions what size that might be. Just very vague. I knew basically how to carve a sign with a router and thought this video would increase my knowledge but I was wrong. If you have never seen this type of sign being made the dvd is good but if you want details beyond the very basics I would look somewhere else. It reminded me of an episode of “How its made” on discovery channel. The subject is glossed over.
Rating: 2 / 5
R. Hanes
661 days ago
This is an excellent source for the budding sign carver who just needs a little inside knowledge to get started. I built my own router base from 3/8″ acrlic stock and went right to work. I couldn’t get the drawing program to do what the video demonstrated but I found a way around that part and got the job done.
Rating: 5 / 5
Tiffany M
661 days ago
I designed my sign using the word processing program at the library, and found simple wildlife pictures in children’s books to add pizzaz. I just followed the directions in the dvd and made a great sign for my Dad’s birthday. My boyfriend can’t believe I could do this! He is working on a design right now for his family’s cabin. Great product.
Rating: 5 / 5
P. C. Urbon
661 days ago
The video is great, he goes through everything you need to know, slowly and in a way that is easy to follow. It is however kind of corny, the scenery is beautiful, but the music is not too great, but that doesn’t matter, overall, it’s a very helpful video. Alot of other reviews I have read say that “he never tells you what program he’s using on the pc”. Actually he does say you can use whatever program you like, ms paint,etc, it’s only important to remember that when you print out the sign, you need to select, TILE or Poster, so that the actual size prints out in different pictures. I’m envious of his shop, he has everything, what a life, make signs for a living, my dream. I recommend the video completely, all the info is presented in an easily digested manner, he does not rush anything. If your interested in creating a beautiful sign, he shows you everything you need to make it. Buy this DVD, there is nothing else out there like it. Thanks
Rating: 5 / 5
Luiz Bastos
661 days ago
Sign Carving with your router, it is a great CD and a excelent idea. I recomend.
Rating: 5 / 5