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Bull · 08-17-2012, 10:03 PM

I want to get a banner made to hang above the whiteboard in my classroom. It's going to have my favorite aphorism on it: "Life is the search for beauty."

What is the most sensible way to have such a banner made? I want it to look classy. Should I be looking at some kind of vinyl, or something painted, or something printed on sheets of paper? Cost is a factor. I want to inspire my students, but this will be on my dime so I can't drop a ton of dough.

signcrafter · 08-17-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bull

I want to get a banner made to hang above the whiteboard in my classroom. It's going to have my favorite aphorism on it: "Life is the search for beauty."

What is the most sensible way to have such a banner made? I want it to look classy. Should I be looking at some kind of vinyl, or something painted, or something printed on sheets of paper? Cost is a factor. I want to inspire my students, but this will be on my dime so I can't drop a ton of dough.

There was a couple guys on here that did vinyl. I remember a couple threads about guys that bought vinyl cutters and were doing stickers for others on here. Maybe if they are still around they would give a good price.

Vegaman_Dan · 08-17-2012, 11:15 PM

PSPRINT.com is the supplier I use to make banners for the trade show booths I have where I'm a dealer (comic book artist/publisher). They frequently have sales. Typically a 2'x6' banner, full color with sewn edges and grommets will cost $60-80.

You'll need an image file (TIF preferably) that is scaled at 2" x 6" at 600 dpi. They have templates for you to download to make sure you have a margin at the edges where the background color/image can be, but no visible text.

I hadn't considered one for the garage, but now that has given me some ideas...

neonnblack · 08-17-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by signcrafter

There was a couple guys on here that did vinyl. I remember a couple threads about guys that bought vinyl cutters and were doing stickers for others on here. Maybe if they are still around they would give a good price.

Joeydubs, i believe is the one.

HOTFR8 · 08-17-2012, 11:18 PM

May I suggest you get in printed and laminated. I have had vinyl banners and in time they will fall apart if they are left in the light or weather.

Coach James · 08-17-2012, 11:22 PM

Staples Office supply makes banners. We have a couple other sign companies here that make them also.

Coach

08-17-2012, 10:03 PM	#1
Bull Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MA Posts: 13,763	Having a Banner Made I want to get a banner made to hang above the whiteboard in my classroom. It's going to have my favorite aphorism on it: "Life is the search for beauty." What is the most sensible way to have such a banner made? I want it to look classy. Should I be looking at some kind of vinyl, or something painted, or something printed on sheets of paper? Cost is a factor. I want to inspire my students, but this will be on my dime so I can't drop a ton of dough. __________________ EUDAIMONIA

08-17-2012, 11:15 PM	#3
Vegaman_Dan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pacific, WA Posts: 485	Re: Having a Banner Made PSPRINT.com is the supplier I use to make banners for the trade show booths I have where I'm a dealer (comic book artist/publisher). They frequently have sales. Typically a 2'x6' banner, full color with sewn edges and grommets will cost $60-80. You'll need an image file (TIF preferably) that is scaled at 2" x 6" at 600 dpi. They have templates for you to download to make sure you have a margin at the edges where the background color/image can be, but no visible text. I hadn't considered one for the garage, but now that has given me some ideas...

08-17-2012, 11:18 PM	#5
HOTFR8 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Castlemaine, Victoria. The Hot Rod Centre of Australia. Posts: 8,330	Re: Having a Banner Made May I suggest you get in printed and laminated. I have had vinyl banners and in time they will fall apart if they are left in the light or weather. __________________ 1966 (Aussie) XP Falcon Sedan, 1923 T Roadster, 1948 F4 Truck, Home Built Teardrop Camper, 1969 International 4 X 4 truck (Classic), 84 x 30 Colorbond Shed with Workshop, Car storage and Office. www.streetrod.com.au The Beast Runs>http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...0871&showall=1 Sheddwellers>http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...0063&showall=1 "V8's are Great, But Six inlines Just Fine" - CUMMINS Advertising.

08-17-2012, 11:22 PM	#6
Coach James Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sandhills of North Carolina Posts: 4,490	Re: Having a Banner Made Staples Office supply makes banners. We have a couple other sign companies here that make them also. Coach

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