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Permanent reusable protest sign

By eridani
Thu Sep 25, 2008 at 10:41:40 PM PST
Section: Diary Topic: Economic Justice

I signed up for one of the True Majority events, but couldn't find the overpass they were on, and so just went to Roanoke St.

I held my sign from about 5:30PM to 6:45 PM

NO EQUITY?
NO BAILOUT!

All positive responses.

It's a 24" x 17" dryboard which can be written on or have a poster Publisher document taped on it. It can be used in both portrait and landscape aspects. The plastic protective cover is essential in the Pacific Northwest--sorry about the glare.

PVC pipe attachment sites are on the back. A union allows the segmented pipe to be broken down, and the protective cover becomes a carrying case. Easier to carry on the bus than signs with sharp sticks attached.

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Permanent reusable protest sign | 4 comments (4 topical)

protest sign

great idea.

I use a 10 ft. strip of tyvek and painters tape.

The tyvek can be rolled up, and the tape comes off easily when I want to say something new.

the imp

by the imp on Fri Sep 26, 2008 at 01:31:44 PM PST

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Good idea but -

After many demonstrations, I gave up using protective plastic, even when it's raining hard. The reflection makes the sign hard to read, especially for drivers. They might only see a few letters and a blotch.

The media probably won't photograph it either, cause it's less legible in the picture.

After experimenting with plastic signboard (expensive) & fixative sprays (not durable enough) I now do this:

I use waterproof markers on foamcore or posterboard on top of foamcore, then coat the signs heavily with matte Mod Podge, an acrylic glue in a jar that dries clear and waterproof. I cover the edges too. Most art stores have it, like NW Art & Frame in West Seattle.

I'd also suggest: make the letters at least twice as thick.

Here's my page about signs

by dinazina on Sun Sep 28, 2008 at 12:51:57 PM PST

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helpful info -- thanks! n/t by noemie maxwell, 09/28/2008 08:39:41 PM PST (none / 0)
So, do you get flack from your family-- by eridani, 09/28/2008 08:53:16 PM PST (none / 0)

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