We work with one of the best artists in Vernon BC who loves a challenge and this specialized work. We’re willing and able to take on a variety of sign projects!
Cedar sandblasted wood signs are custom made and artist painted
Sign Lettering
We can create any dimensional letters for your sign out of plastic with special colors or specialty finishes. The letters can also be made out of aluminum, brass, bronze, copper.
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Sandblasted Signs
Condor Signs specializes in custom sandblasted, artist-painted cedar signs. Our unique wood signs made from durable, weather-resistant cedar are a handcrafted product that combines woodworking skills and artistic talent.
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HDU
High Density Urethane is a man made material perfect for sign makers. High Density Urethane Signs are one of the best choices for any kind of outdoor or indoor display.
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How it started
Condor signs started over 30 years ago producing hole markers for golf courses. They became popular. Over thirty golf courses in BC and Alberta asked Condor to supply their needs. Eventually all the golf courses who desired wood sandblasted signs had their order fulfilled. We grew.
We concentrated on a wide variety signage types. Staff are trained in the “old school” craft of commercial sign writing with over 30 years experience and many years of woodworking skills.
We craft our signs
- Businesses
- Residential
- Developers
- Farms & Acreages
- B&B
- Weddings
- Anything else you can think of
We send our signs to all of Canada and the rest of the World
The Process #1
We Start with …
Quality Western Red Cedar for our cedar sandblasted signs
We choose Western red cedar for our signs, sourced locally in the interior of BC. Cedar is history one of the best woods for outdoor use. It was cherished by first nations. They used it for shelter, transportation, clothing and baskets. Quality control is job one, and we handpick all of our wood. Most importantly, we use tight grain clears. Each cedar sign is constructed of laminated pieces to help prevent warping and cracking. We use wood not lumber. Think of this as building fine furniture. Gluing is a part of the process and we use a water resistant product to assure a good bond.
The Process #2
Crafting
First we make the cedar sign blanks. We cut the wood to length, shape,sand and prepare for manufacture. A mock-up of the cedar sign is drawn and emailed to the client. This is like a cartoon of the sign. Once approved we begin the next step. First a computer cut sandblast resist that has glue on one side is made. Secondly we affix it the blank and sandblast the sign. Sand bounces off the rubber resist. As a result, all areas exposed will be sandblasted away. In other words, the desired effect is sand carving. Third step, the resist is removed and the sign is sanded and shaped and edges are routed. After that the magic happens.
Finishing …
Cedar sandblasted signs is actually an eleven step process. We apply three coats of Sikkens front and back. The text is painted with three coats of One Shot sign paint. After that the artist works her magic. It is a blessing we have her. She paints almost anything. Paint brings things to life. Finally we spray two coats of automotive clear coat. Our signs last a long time. Seven to ten years before a touch up may be required, and many have resisted Canadian weather longer.
