Do you experience lots of family and friend fun with every aspect of Camping? Camping signs are so much fun. I love to walk around the campsites and see the different signs. They let other campers know they have arrived. They also make a statement about you! Plus, if you have friends stop by a Fun Camping Signs can mark your campsite. If you are not a camper these signs make great additions to any yard!
Just google, and you can find some amusing ideas for camping signs. Get creative and show your personality on your customized camping sign. You can make a permanent sign to take with you on each trip or make a temporary sign out of a paper plate. Whichever you choose, Campsite signs are fun to make. In the tutorial below I will show you how I use Design Space to make my images for my signs.
I like to use polyester fabric or wood for my camping signs, and the method I use to make them is Sublimation.
Check out the video tutorials below and follow the step-by-step instructions on sublimating on Wood and Polyester Banner Flags! You choose which sign you want to learn to do!
Method #1 Polyester Flag Camping Sign
In the Pacific Northwest you need fabric that can last in the weather, it is a must-have since we never know what the weather will be like on each trip. I found Polyester Banner Flags on Amazon that work perfectly with Sublimation.
So, all you need to do is pick your design, print it, and press it! If you are using fabric for your sign, then you will need a sign-stake. The ones that I found on Amazon work great.
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Method #2 Wood and Polycrylic Camping Sign
Wood signs withstand the elements too! I have sublimated on wood before with Lamination film, but today we are going to use Minwax Polycrylic. If you are interested in the lamination film method, you can check out that tutorial HERE! For the Polycrylic method, you need a piece of wood. Then apply a coat of Polycrylic and let it dry completely. You can also prime your wood with a coat of white paint.
So, all you need to do is pick your design, print it, and press it once you prep your wood. I like to coat my wood with Polycrylic the night before to give it ample time to dry. I have learned that letting it dry is the most critical step in this process. If you try and rush this method, you risk that the finish will pull off after you press the design.
As a bonus in the video below I will also show you how I added Polycrylic to these cut wood rounds and made some matching coaster for our next camping trip.
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If this project inspired you, then check out some of my other projects for more inspiration!
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