How to Make a Huge Neon Sign- DIY Tutorial

VLOG: learn how to make a large 7 foot wide Stranger Things logo-inspired faux neon (and/or painted) sign crafted easy with cheap low budget/cost materials. Halloween prop or interior decor/bedroom art using EL Wire 'Electroluminescent Wire'
‘Trick or Treat Freak’ reference: Season 2 / Episode 2
* Will drop the template into the Community Tab *
COST (Depends on sign size):
• This sign was 7 feet x 4 feet / approx 100 feet of EL Wire lettering: $58
COST COMPARISON TO LED ROPE LIGHTS:
EL Wire: $58 vs LED Rope Lights: $200-$500= about 10 times cheaper
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FUNCTIONAL COMPARISON of EL WIRE vs LED ROPE LIGHTS:
• EL Wire is not as bright and doesnt work as well in daylight in comparison to LED Rope Lights. Therefore, in my opinion EL Wire should only be used in dark settings.
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MATERIALS:
• 3mm EL Wire (I tried 5mm but the dye came off too easily): amzn.to/3Q5ZPlq
• Insulation Foam Board: Small: amzn.to/3Q3CFMx amzn.to/3WEtrbW amzn.to/3VCTSh3 Large: shorturl.at/tEFRW
• Exterior Satin Black Paint
• Red Spray Paint (optional)
• Gorilla Glue Gel: amzn.to/3GaZsBs
• Painter’s tape (optional if painting the letters):
• Duct Tape: amzn.to/3Z2R67C: amzn.to/3CfRypw
• Drop cloth: amzn.to/3YYcXNH amzn.to/3WHUvr4 amzn.to/3Z6FWyT
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TOOLS:
• Exacto knife: amzn.to/3WFORp8
• Utility Knife: amzn.to/3Q9hKaW amzn.to/3i0ia73 amzn.to/3vwmePi amzn.to/3Z2elyH
• T-square or straight edge: amzn.to/3GcAz8u amzn.to/3vyGgZI
• Power drill (or use a nail to poke holes):
• Gym mat (for cutting surface): amzn.to/3jIfoUr amzn.to/3vxqyOs amzn.to/3WF5m4Y
• Saw horses (optional): amzn.to/3CDWzbFamzn.t... amzn.to/3VCJFBk
• Paint rollers: amzn.to/3jzp57k
• Smooth nap (for rollers): amzn.to/3IhVZ74
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MERCH:
www.seizethediy.com
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[@notta3d]

I wish this guy posted more. His stuff is so great.

[@SeizetheDIY]

Thanks so much! This year has been a rough one for me- sorry for the delay. I have a few videos I’ll be uploading shortly

[@ddistrbd1]

I dig it , I'm so glad you mentioned the following : "✏ Computer / Adobe Illustrator not required: Sketching your design on paper instead of printing will also work.
🎨 If your sign doesn’t need painted letters or graphics, then no painters tape is required (skip this step)."
Now it is less complicated to make signs like this, well done.

[@SeizetheDIY]

Thanks a lot! It's definitely easier and faster to create it without computer and without any paint. Thanks for watching!

[@mikekomorous]

You’ve got some serious artistic skills!

[@SeizetheDIY]

I really appreciate that- Thanks for watching!

[@faaizakhan2733]

THIS IS AMAZING !!! How is there not millions of views 😭😭!!

[@SeizetheDIY]

Thanks so much! Maybe one day I’ll reach a million 🤞 haha

[@imjustabill247]

dude sick pencil drawings.

[@SeizetheDIY]

I appreciate it dude- thnx for watching

[@1designm923]

Sick Video! Super Narration, music, and video editing along with production process!! Love it man!! Excellent Work indeed.. I am going to produce the Monaco race track for a friend with this neon wire rather than the power consumpt Neon wire. He wants to batter power!!!

[@SeizetheDIY]

Thanks man! Much appreciated. Keep in mind the EL Wire isn't bright enough for daytime use... it's only visible during night time. If you need something for day use, you should probably opt for the more expensive route and buy the LED Neon Strip lights. Best of luck dude! Thanks for watching

[@mskinetik]

I would love to have a vinyl printer, that would make placing graphics super eazy.

[@mcorrea620]

Bro you have all the talent for this seize it 👑🔥

[@SeizetheDIY]

I appreciate it brother 🤘🏼 thanks!

[@bellazella]

Very cool! Channel name is genius!

[@SeizetheDIY]

Thanks so much!

[@daynelawless]

Freakin amazing work dude!

[@SeizetheDIY]

Thanks a ton dude!

[@aprilsanders7092]

Wowww this is so dope❤❤❤

[@SeizetheDIY]

Thanks so much! 🖤

[@strictBMX-nash]

Under rated

[@SeizetheDIY]

Thank you dude 🤘

[@AndrewSmith-en8kt]

Would you share the plans for this? I would love to build something like this.

[@SeizetheDIY]

Hi, the plans are available for purchase on the SeizeTheDIY.com site. The plans for the full wall as well, will be featured in a new video coming soon.

[@tedlemmy7550]

The led rope I can find is wider. What is this rope called so I can find it?

[@SeizetheDIY]

Hi, the links to everything are in the video description. Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@yendorthetrickster]

Nice, but what was the purpose of painting the red then painting it black again?

[@SeizetheDIY]

Hi, thanks for watching. The voice over notes that it’s not required. I was demonstrating how to make the sign more visible for daytime use. It’s much faster to just skip that step as suggested in the vid. Thanks!

[@SeizetheDIY]

✏️ Computer / Adobe Illustrator not required: Sketching your design on paper instead of printing will also work.
🎨 If your sign doesn’t need painted letters or graphics, then no painters tape is required (skip this step).