paul.burgener
2005-02-11, 06:56 PM
Anybody had any experience with clear contact paper or clear varnish to water-proof large (esize, about 34 by 44 inches) paper plots? I want to make some signs for use outdoors. They'd stay out for maybe a week at a time, in all weather (maybe not real hot or cold). I'd use them maybe once or twice each year for fund raising events. Rather than paying for a vinyl banner (about $50 to $150 each depending on size), I'd like to simply laminate the esize paper plot with clear contact paper, on each side.
Another method might be to "Mod Podge" the paper onto a thin sheet of plywood, like we used to do in the 70's. The plywood wouldn't be able to roll up, though, but I could store them between uses over head in the garage or something.
Anybody got any good idears?
The main use if for the high school car show each year. We need 5 or 6 signs to advertise the car show and for traffic control. Last time (we have it each year in November), I simply taped paper on political signs (it was a week after the election). The next time, I'd like them to be bigger and more water proof.
So far I've only seen the clear contact paper in 18 inch wide roles at Office Max. Can I buy it in 36 inch wide rolls? How long can it keep moisture out, if it rains for a few days constant, for example?
-Paul
Newport News, VA USA 23602-7007
Another method might be to "Mod Podge" the paper onto a thin sheet of plywood, like we used to do in the 70's. The plywood wouldn't be able to roll up, though, but I could store them between uses over head in the garage or something.
Anybody got any good idears?
The main use if for the high school car show each year. We need 5 or 6 signs to advertise the car show and for traffic control. Last time (we have it each year in November), I simply taped paper on political signs (it was a week after the election). The next time, I'd like them to be bigger and more water proof.
So far I've only seen the clear contact paper in 18 inch wide roles at Office Max. Can I buy it in 36 inch wide rolls? How long can it keep moisture out, if it rains for a few days constant, for example?
-Paul
Newport News, VA USA 23602-7007