Shop window displays. 3D letters for shop window displays made from XPS Foam (styrofoam).
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Polystyrene letters – Smooth Face Painted
PVC-Foam faced painted polystyrene letters produce a smooth matt face. Example below shows Magenta with black painted sides. 600mm high and 100mm thick in an Arial font.
Smooth faced painted polystyrene lettering. Instore shop window display lettering.
Painted Polystyrene Letters
Painted polystyrene letters come in many sizes. Custom cut to the customers requirements.
Examples below show 800mm high letters painted in a particular grey colour to match the customers pantone colour reference number to match their business logo.
The letters were 200mm thick so that they would stand up. The letter ‘P’ was base weighted inside the bottom to make it stand.
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Don’t forget to contact us for advice and a price. Always happy to help.
Digitally Printed 3D Logos
Digitally printed 3D logos made from eps foam with a printed logo on the face. Example shows a logo 700mm high by 75mm thick. The logo was digitally printed onto 2mm thick plastic mounted onto polystyrene.
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XPSFOAM Letters
XPS Foam letters are the ideal solution for 3d letters on exhibition stand displays.
XPS foam letters, also known as expanded polystyrene foam letters, are commonly used for exhibition header panels due to several reasons:
- Lightweight: XPS foam is lightweight, making it easy to handle and install. This is particularly beneficial for exhibition displays, where large header panels need to be mounted on walls or suspended from ceilings.
- Versatility: XPS foam letters can be easily cut and shaped into various sizes and designs, allowing for customized header panels that match the branding and theme of the exhibition. They can be created in different fonts, styles, and thicknesses to achieve the desired visual impact.
- Durability: XPS foam is a durable material that can withstand the rigors of transportation, installation, and the exhibition environment. It is resistant to moisture, mildew, and rot, which helps maintain the appearance of the header panels throughout the duration of the exhibition.
- Cost-effective: XPS foam is an affordable material compared to other options such as metal or acrylic. This makes it a popular choice for temporary exhibition displays where cost considerations may be a factor.
- Easy customization: XPS foam letters can be easily painted or coated to match specific colors or finishes. This allows for further customization and branding opportunities, ensuring the header panels align with the overall design and aesthetics of the exhibition.
- Attention-grabbing: The three-dimensional nature of XPS foam letters adds depth and visual interest to the header panels, making them more eye-catching and memorable for exhibition attendees. This helps draw attention to the exhibition area and enhance the overall impact of the display.
Overall, XPS foam letters offer a combination of lightweight construction, versatility, durability, affordability, and customization options that make them suitable for creating attractive and effective header panels for exhibition displays.
Polystyrene Symbols
Big polystyrene symbols, 500mm high, 200mm thick, painted in a vinyl matt emulsion paint Dulux colour Sirocco red to match pantone red 192c. Artwork sent to us a a vector eps file.
Vinyl Matt Painted Polystyrene Letters
Polystyrene letters may be painted in various colours. Vinyl matt emulsion, supplied by Dulux, colour mixed to the customers pantone reference number. 250mm high, 50mm thick, the lettering was cut in a Compacta Black font.
CompactaBlack font is a very bold style to use and the customer wanted to make a video presentation and photo shoot with them and then use them again in the future for other projects.
If the letters are stored properly and taken of they will last for many years and they can be used again and again on future projects.
How To Make Prismatic Letters Out Of Styrofoam
How to make styrofoam prismatic 3D Letters for decorating your home.
Cut the 3D letters with an Electric Foam Cutter Polystyrene/styrofoam Hot Wand Foam Cutting Tool or buy your letters on ebay. The letters supplied on ebay will have a standard profile and will not have a prismatic face, you will need to carve the face yourself.
To carve the front of the letters into a prismatic face you will only require a scalpel and sand paper.
Get creative with styrofoam letters.
In the near future I shall come back to this page and put more information on it, enough information for you to follow to help you make your own prismatic letters for wall displays.
At least you can see what is possible and be assured all you need is a knife and sand paper to shape the letters.
To paint the letters in a silver finish it might be an idea to seal the material first by brushing on two layers of exterior grade PVA or acrylic based varnish before painting the letters with silver. Most silver coloured paints are solvent based paints and they will melt the styrofoam if it is not sealed first.
To be continued………………………………
How To Make XPS Foam Letters Look Smooth And More Solid
To make xps foam letters look smoother and more like painted wood.
The process is straight forward but time consuming. Not viable commercially but can make an interesting project for creative folk.
First buy the letters already cut to shape on ebay or elsewhere.
Sand the letters to shape with a medium or coarse grade sand paper.
Use a paint brush to apply three layers of water proof PVA allowing each layer to dry.
Sand the surface smooth with wet and dry sand paper 180 grid.
Paint the surface with vinyl matt emulsion and the result is quite convincing.
Polystyrene 3D Logos
Large 3D logos can be made from polystyrene with a vinyl card face. Logos in 3D are an ideal method of advertising inside shops. Hanging from ceilings or fixed to walls.
An example of one of the logos supplied to a London Department store. The logo was 1700mm x 770mm x 400mm thick, matt vinyl faced with grey painted sides and back.
