The artwork for this pub-style sign came from a children’s book titled “How to Draw 101 Animals”. I scanned the artwork and then created outline vectors that were imported into V Carve Pro. I would have liked to create a 3D version of the hog with nice rounded contours but I can’t afford the Aspire software needed to design like that. One advantage to this 2D outline style is that it cuts relatively quickly compared to 3D carving.
This sign was carved from one inch thick, 15 lb. HDU purchased from InterState HDU. They are the only source I’ve found that sells HDU in cut sizes. HDU is very lightweight and cuts like butter while at the same time being strong and dense. It is available in densities from 4 lb. to 30 lb. and thickness from 1” to 2”.
The major point to this post is that you can find inspiration and useful designs almost anywhere and translate that into a successful project.
This sign was carved from one inch thick, 15 lb. HDU purchased from InterState HDU. They are the only source I’ve found that sells HDU in cut sizes. HDU is very lightweight and cuts like butter while at the same time being strong and dense. It is available in densities from 4 lb. to 30 lb. and thickness from 1” to 2”.
The major point to this post is that you can find inspiration and useful designs almost anywhere and translate that into a successful project.
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