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House name "Loen Cottage" on an oval wood plaque. This wooden sign gives off that "made in the shed at the bottom of the garden" look.
The plaque itself is thick and not even a symmetrical oval. Is it
the top of an old stool which the maker found in his shed and, in an
inspired moment, thought that it would be ideal for a new house
sign? The shed-meister has also been over enthusiastic with the varnish. Although it is absolutely essential that a wood signs are properly protected against the elements, the application of varnish needs care and patience. Put in on too thickly or don’t allow it to dry completely before applying the next and the result will be this lumpy finish which is far more likely to prematurely crack and fail. It is far better to apply several thin coats, allowing plenty of time for drying in between coats. Useless fact of the day – men with sheds spend more time in them than they do with their wives and children. But surely they not all spending this time making house signs – so what are they up too? |
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