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Phase2Ground LED Neon and Backlit Signs
Registrace 7. 05. 2014
How to videos about sign making! Follow my signs on Facebook @ Phase2Ground LED Neon and Backlit Signs
How To Make A Graphic LED Sign!
In this video, I go through the steps and materials it takes to make a backlit sticker sign. Very easy process and beginners welcome! Please reach out with any questions!
Video sponsors: @MidwestOutdoorExperience and StickerGeek in Union, Missouri. Thanks guys!
Materials and tool links:
White 7328 Acrylic Sheet: amzn.to/3GmweRH
LED Neon: I mostly use 8x16mm 12V Neon Flex made by Topatom Neon from The Vasten Store on Amazon. It diffuses the light better than thin 6x12mm neon flex, and is easy to work with.
LINK: amzn.to/3vgRNwf
Clips for LED Neon:
For straight lines and hard corners, I use these clips. Again, the link is for 8x16mm.
LINK: amzn.to/3x7oj6n
Screws for mounting clips:
LINK: amzn.to/3IRjodI
Back Lighting Adhesive LED’s:
LINK: amzn.to/38A1sGx
Wire for soldering lights:
24 Gauge wire seems to work best. The silicone coating makes it much more flexible than pvc coated wire.
LINK:amzn.to/3J8YPI5
Solder:
Thin solder will melt quicker and make attaching the wires easy.
LINK: amzn.to/3JeDGMy
Heat Shrink:
Heat shrink is used when connecting the wires on the back of the sign. Makes for a strong dependable connection. I use clear for the back of the sign, and black for the power chord.
LINK: amzn.to/3uQ5fGQ
*****Dimmer Switch:
LINK: amzn.to/3jqEhk9
Power Adapter:
LINK: amzn.to/3DM5bwc
Wire to Extend Power Adapter Chord:
The length of the power adapter chord makes it difficult to power the sign from a low outlet. I use this wire to extend it.
LINK: amzn.to/3M1agUj
TOOLS
Jig Saw Blade:
To cut the glass, I use a jigsaw. The blades are important; too many teeth won’t cut as quickly, and a dull blade with melt the glass as it cuts. This is the blade I’ve found to be best.
LINK: amzn.to/3DLivR6
T Shank Jig Saw:
LINK:amzn.to/3j6zOmi
Flap Disc:
To clean up the edges after a cut, I use a 120 grit flap disc on a grinder. You could also use files and sandpaper, if you don’t have a grinder. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the glass.
LINK: amzn.to/3JefaLN
Grinder:
LINK: amzn.to/3udv1WL
Drill bits:
This is the size drill bit I use to pre-drill the glass for the screws. 3/32
LINK: amzn.to/3JcsSyA
For Mounting holes, and holes to run the wires behind the sign, I use several sizes of drill bits. I’ve found a step bit works best and covers everything.
LINK:amzn.to/3ubDA4b
Drill:
LINK: amzn.to/3JeNxSJ
Phillips Bits for Mounting Screws:
LINK: amzn.to/3uanvLZ
Soldering Iron:
LINK:amzn.to/3j76A6H
Wire Strippers:
LINK: amzn.to/3uWUaE5
Utility Knife:
LINK: amzn.to/37k96UP
Heat Gun:
A lighter will work, but you will risk burning the heat shrink. Heat gun is very helpful.
LINK: amzn.to/3Kqxhze
Hose Cutters:
The hose cutters make cutting the neon very quick, easy, and accurate. The utility knife will cut the neon just fine if you just want to start with it. You can always add the hose cutters later.
LINK: amzn.to/35OaMpa
Additional Plugs:
The LED’s come with one female plug, and the power adapter comes with one male plug. Here are more if you need them.
LINK: amzn.to/3j776Sb
Video sponsors: @MidwestOutdoorExperience and StickerGeek in Union, Missouri. Thanks guys!
Materials and tool links:
White 7328 Acrylic Sheet: amzn.to/3GmweRH
LED Neon: I mostly use 8x16mm 12V Neon Flex made by Topatom Neon from The Vasten Store on Amazon. It diffuses the light better than thin 6x12mm neon flex, and is easy to work with.
LINK: amzn.to/3vgRNwf
Clips for LED Neon:
For straight lines and hard corners, I use these clips. Again, the link is for 8x16mm.
LINK: amzn.to/3x7oj6n
Screws for mounting clips:
LINK: amzn.to/3IRjodI
Back Lighting Adhesive LED’s:
LINK: amzn.to/38A1sGx
Wire for soldering lights:
24 Gauge wire seems to work best. The silicone coating makes it much more flexible than pvc coated wire.
LINK:amzn.to/3J8YPI5
Solder:
Thin solder will melt quicker and make attaching the wires easy.
LINK: amzn.to/3JeDGMy
Heat Shrink:
Heat shrink is used when connecting the wires on the back of the sign. Makes for a strong dependable connection. I use clear for the back of the sign, and black for the power chord.
LINK: amzn.to/3uQ5fGQ
*****Dimmer Switch:
LINK: amzn.to/3jqEhk9
Power Adapter:
LINK: amzn.to/3DM5bwc
Wire to Extend Power Adapter Chord:
The length of the power adapter chord makes it difficult to power the sign from a low outlet. I use this wire to extend it.
LINK: amzn.to/3M1agUj
TOOLS
Jig Saw Blade:
To cut the glass, I use a jigsaw. The blades are important; too many teeth won’t cut as quickly, and a dull blade with melt the glass as it cuts. This is the blade I’ve found to be best.
LINK: amzn.to/3DLivR6
T Shank Jig Saw:
LINK:amzn.to/3j6zOmi
Flap Disc:
To clean up the edges after a cut, I use a 120 grit flap disc on a grinder. You could also use files and sandpaper, if you don’t have a grinder. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the glass.
LINK: amzn.to/3JefaLN
Grinder:
LINK: amzn.to/3udv1WL
Drill bits:
This is the size drill bit I use to pre-drill the glass for the screws. 3/32
LINK: amzn.to/3JcsSyA
For Mounting holes, and holes to run the wires behind the sign, I use several sizes of drill bits. I’ve found a step bit works best and covers everything.
LINK:amzn.to/3ubDA4b
Drill:
LINK: amzn.to/3JeNxSJ
Phillips Bits for Mounting Screws:
LINK: amzn.to/3uanvLZ
Soldering Iron:
LINK:amzn.to/3j76A6H
Wire Strippers:
LINK: amzn.to/3uWUaE5
Utility Knife:
LINK: amzn.to/37k96UP
Heat Gun:
A lighter will work, but you will risk burning the heat shrink. Heat gun is very helpful.
LINK: amzn.to/3Kqxhze
Hose Cutters:
The hose cutters make cutting the neon very quick, easy, and accurate. The utility knife will cut the neon just fine if you just want to start with it. You can always add the hose cutters later.
LINK: amzn.to/35OaMpa
Additional Plugs:
The LED’s come with one female plug, and the power adapter comes with one male plug. Here are more if you need them.
LINK: amzn.to/3j776Sb
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do you make for other people
DIY project. Not so much quality in this work.
Music is way to loud
Couldn't get past the weird music. Thanks anyway.
Yea wanna my first video attempts. Wish I could fix it
Really beautiful job my friend!! looks like such a time consuming endeavor for someone who is just starting...lol
I'm new to the soldering and electricity, I've seen some and understand the baseline but is there some tutorials you make for that subject as I would have hard time doing this where I stand now on the learning process
Too loud noise
Thanks, nice tutorial
What kind of wire do I need?
I like to use this. If you go another route, make sure you get silicone coated, not pvc. And get stranded not solid. It’ll hold on the solder point so much better because of all the flex it has. Since the video, I now get black for positive and white for negative www.amazon.com/dp/B071HLWG63/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_AC3GY9BENB6R6C26ZVFQ?linkCode=ml2&tag=nealfermann09-20
what is neon is there neon gass in this
Hey. Loved the vid!! When you cut the neon strip, don’t you need to make sure you don’t cut an actual LED light?
Yessir! There’s little black marks showing the cut lines
Man, acrylic laser cutting in helps you
How much will it be when you sell it?
Awesome job! Why is this referred to as "neon" when no neon is used or am I missing something? Surprised that the final connections were solderless but it sure makes corrections easier.
Hi how are you This is amazing work ,,where I can order neons clips and what type of aclylic did you use 1/4 “ or 3/8”
This sign was on 1/4” acrylic. Here’s some clips. I prefer metal ones like this amzn.to/4cOlA3m
How thick is the acrilyc? Thanks for your video!
1/4”. You’re welcome!
@@phase2ground thanks brother
@@phase2ground can it be less than that? Why 1/4?
Why so many thumbs down? People are jerks. This was an excellent tutorial, exactly what you'd want: straight to the point, detailed, no extra nonsense, and it works! Thank you so very much.
Thank ya!
Traditional neon sign building, (the actual neon gas in a glass tube method) is a dying art. Many folks in that community don't feel great about LED neon coming up. It's technically not real neon but either art looks great. Real Neon tube bending though is a treat to watch. It's incredible how skilled some of the people who do it are. You can imagine some people feel upset about losing a part of history.
@@captaindookey I had no idea! I was watching some "real" neon artists make signs recently (I must have been fed the videos after watching a bunch of LED videos), and it's really stunning to watch. It's almost a form of "magic." True artisans. I don't know if the same people buying/making the LED versions are the same people who would have invested in true neon signage, however. I would imagine the cost of entry paired with the sheer ability to create such pieces is part of the reason the art form is dying. I've only ever seen it in old diner signage or hotels, but I'm not well-traveled.
How do you see how many thumbs down it got?
@@Curly_Maple I use a Chrome browser add-on called "Return CZcams Dislike" that lets me see them.
"For beginners" is wild
Awesome help; thank you for that! Just two doubts; - is it feasible to stick the sube with glue in stead of clips? pro´s / cons? - you do the wiring in parallel; that ends up with a lot of wire! Why not in serie? Then only the end connects to the next start.
Alot alot of work, kudos
Great work. I need one
I dunno about beginners but nice
Where did you get the led strip from??
You can use either of these two options! amzn.to/4cPNXOP amzn.to/4cbZRm4
This is tight man you should definitely make more videos.very nice work
Thank you!
Why parallel why not series
Couple reasons, I go parallel because it’s half as much soldering, if one connection breaks the rest of it stays lit, And there’s no loss of brightness. After a few feet of series, they’ll dim. Series also creates more heat in the lights
If I wanted to order the clips, what would they be called on Amazon?
www.amazon.com/dp/B09MC49QJR/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_C1R9K5ZFWQEZCFWEF3SF?linkCode=ml2&tag=nealfermann09-20
Here you go!
Remind me how this is beginner friendly again 😩???
How much do you charge for one that size
This is goooood .
How do you.ou know which is positive and negative?
Nice...if you use white acrylic-you'll hide the wiring.
What cnc do you use?
Super professional love it ❤
Could you Just sand if you don’t have a planer?
hi, we are a sign company from China, we can make such led neon sign. Do you need a quote of a sign art?
the link in your bio for the LED is for a 16ft/5m. Where can i get the same large roll in the video? And does it matter if it's 24V?
I haven’t been able to find that long roll in stock for a while now unfortunately. And 24 volt is fine as long as your other colors and power supply are 24v.
@@phase2ground gotcha thank you! I'm only using 1 color but will have to switch the power supply. I agree with everyone else, this video is the best tutorial for beginners.
@@thatdiychick1164 I appreciate that!
If anything, this video is making me want to learn how to make real neon signs..
I'm surprised they don't make quick connects
What kinda saw is that a saws all
Dewalt jig saw amzn.to/49GuXjw
Cool
Hi i want to start business. Could you please tell me if its a profitable and famous business?
How much do you charge for this sign for example
can it be repaired ? if so .. how much
I wanted to make one but I lost interest mid way so I know I shouldn't attempt
You should get youn either a laser cutting or a cnc machine. It would make cutting and drilling so much easier. That being said these look fantastic
Can someone please tell me what I need to search up to find waterproof cuttable LED lights
Wowwww, are you still offering services?
How much does it cost to make a sign like this in materials?
I'm interested in a 48" wide sign for outdoor use on a business. How can I get a quote?
Outstanding video, thank you for the time you took in making it. The plexiglass or clear plastic substrate you're using.....what is that and where can I get it? Also, if this were going outside in an area near the ocean, would you recommend sealing all the gaps and connections with clear silicone or perhaps put the whole unit in an enclosure, perhaps in a box with a large sheet of plexi in front of it?
Thank you Steve. This sign was made on 1/4” acrylic. You can find it at Lowe’s and HomeDepot, but cheaper if you find a plastics distributor near you. There’s also plenty of online options, just check out how much shipping is. If I was making a sign as you described, I would use a matte black backer. And yes seal everything with silicon. I wouldn’t completely remove the little silicone flap you have to cut to get to the soldering points. Just cut it back enough to solder, then silicone it shut. And just understand it probably won’t last for ever, but keep it clean and will last years at least. The better covered and out of direct sun it is, the better.