Foam material can be durable for indoor and outdoor signage. Foam can be colored by painting and adding vinyl on the smooth surface. Foam can be cut in custom shapes using CNC Router Tables, Scroll Saw or Hot Metal Wire. The followings are commonly used in sign industry:

• Styro Foam
• Gator Foam
• Ultraboard

Plastic material can also be durable for indoor and outdoor signage. It can be colored by painting and adding vinyl on the smooth surface. Foam can be cut in custom shapes using CNC Router Tables, Scroll Saw, or Jig Saw. Make sure you choose the right substrates; unexpected things (e.g. Heat and UV from sunlight) can affect the shape and color of substrates. Besides custom design, Ready-made Plastic 3D Letters can be purchased in some sign shops. The followings are commonly used in sign industry:

• Coroplast
• Sintra
• Interfoam
• Plexiglass

Wood material can be very durable for indoor and outdoor signage. With a good design, wood can make the sign look more classic and elegant. It can be colored by painting and adding vinyl on the smooth surface. Wood can be cut in custom shapes using CNC Router Tables, Scroll Saw, or Jig Saw. Engraving and Sandblasting are also commonly used for producing more advanced 3D effect. The followings are commonly used in sign industry:

• MDO
• Plywood
• Redwood (17-lb. density)
• Western red cedar (19-lb. density)
• Balsa (10-lb. density)
• Mahogany (35-lb. density)

Metal is very durable for indoor and outdoor signage. With a good design, metal can make the sign look more Cyber and Trendy. It can be colored by plating, painting and adding vinyl on the smooth surface. Wood can be cut in custom shapes using CNC Router Tables (with Special Bit or Laser Module), and Saw for Cutting Metal. Engraving and Grinding are also commonly used for producing more advanced 3D effect. The followings are commonly used in sign industry:

• Iron
• Aluminum
• Copper
• Alloy

Signs can be designed creatively by combining different techniques. Make sure you are consulted by one of the Sign Masters listed in Allprintings' Business Finders.