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Metal Signs Are A First Amendment Right
Express Yourself Freely With A Metal Sign
I have a neighbor who has a custom metal sign in his front yard at all times. No, he’s not having a garage sale or trying to sell his home in this crazy housing market. His metal sign actually lists the Ten Commandments, of all things. This sign is not only a reflection of his beliefs but an expression of something he can’t display just anywhere. Does anyone stop to read his metal sign? Probably not word for word, as there are a lot of words in the Ten Commandments and he lives on a busy road. His white lettering on a dark green background gets attention and the large lettering at the top stating, “The Ten Commandments” is really all anyone needs to see to know how this man feels, which is his point. And the beauty of this custom sign is that this neighbor has the full protection of the law in displaying it.
Everyone in town knows this man for his metal sign, which is exactly how he wants it. There is another woman in town who has ‘God Bless America’ printed onto a cardboard sign and posted on her fence. She also has a similar metal sign hanging in a window of the retail business she owns. Can anyone stop her from hanging her signs? Would anybody want to? Her metal signs are all modestly displayed on her own property.
I bet you’ve seen similar signs of personal expression, if not in someone’s yard, then on cars, t-shirts, even billboards. If you’re not shy about stating your beliefs, then a metal sign is a fun way of drawing attention to the things that are important to you.
Custom Metal Signs Of Expression Can Be Subtle
Do you support a cause or political candidate that is virtually unknown in your area and you want to change that with your custom car sign or a metal sign to display on your property? Don’t feel like you are stuck with the signs you see already available for purchase. Create your own metal sign, much like my two neighbors did. It is an inexpensive way of getting your message across, and when other people see your sign, they may be curious about it, which may invite an opportunity for you discuss your beliefs with them.
How Do I Create A Metal Sign?
The production of custom signs has never been easier or more cost efficient. Thanks to the marvels of full color digital printing, any image you can create can be printed onto adhesive material and bonded onto your metal sign. Even full color digital photographs can be transferred onto your metal sign, and the quality is amazing. And market research has proven over and over that custom signs bearing full color photographs get more attention and a higher rate of memory than other styles of metal signs.
Digital printing also has reduced the labor costs of sign making, so ordering a custom sign is more affordable than you might think. And getting what you want for less is a statement that everyone can believe in! Simply contact a high quality sign company and let the professionals know what kind of metal sign you’re interested in ordering.
Like The First Amendment, Metal Signs Are Here To Stay
Aren’t you glad that no one can stop you from expressing yourself with a custom sign? Whether displayed in your yard, window, or car, whether you are promoting a political candidate or simply stating your thoughts, nothing says it better and for longer than a metal sign. So celebrate your freedoms by creating a metal sign that speaks for you!
About the Author
Robin Harrelson, also nationally known as TheSignChef, is a visionary in the sign industry. With her husband Tim, their live, interactive website provides instant access to unique online signs tools, how-to videos and corporate class custom signage.
For 23 years, TheSignChef has accumulated a wealth of industry-specific knowledge to create masterpieces which are guaranteed to delight! For the first time, TheSignChef is inviting us behind the scenes and into the “kitchen” to share secret sign recipes, tips and tricks. So come on in for a bite!
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