I am quite the advocate of energy-efficient lighting. The technological advances of LED lighting in the last 2-4 years has drastically improved in the sign industry. The amount of brightness and energy-efficiency from LED lights is astonishing. And they have improved, to where some brands can warranty them for 50,000 hours (about 5 years).
However, for some applications, there is NOTHING so beautiful as an open-faced neon sign. The sign below which we just installed last week is a perfect example of such.
"TOYS" is 4 different color custom-formed neon tubing in painted open-faced channel letters. The upper lettering of the sign is actually lit by white LED lighting housed in a cabinet behind the background. The "CREATIVE" letters are 1/2" thick clear acrylic with purple vinyl on the first surface of the letters. "MOM" is white vinyl on an opaque green background on a raised 1/2" acrylic rectangle.
A great sign for a great place - http://www.creativemomtoys.com/ - check it out at the Landing in Renton (off SR900) - Cheri has made a very fun place to shop for both kids and moms, with neat toys galore, an entire playhouse inside, and a fun, exciting place to hang out.
I wish her the best of success with her first brick-and-mortar location!
With help of your blog anyone can find right information in less effort related to Creative toys. thanks for very useful info.
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ReplyDeleteI love your blog, lots of 'gold nuggets' here for those looking to become more familiar with what signs can say and do for one's business. I think you are well on your way to becoming the globe's no. 1 marketeer of signs. Keep up the outstanding work.
Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year,
Joseph Zamberlin
Redondo Beach, CA
Joe,
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking a look at my blog!
I am trying to keep it updated on a weekly basis at least. You can also follow me on twitter - twitter.com/signsalesman
Isaac