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THE PLAID DOG WORKSHOP

Custom Ranch and Property Signs

A ranch or property sign does more than identify a location. It establishes a sense of place and becomes part of the character of the land.
The Plaid Dog Workshop creates custom ranch signs, farm signs, entrance signs and property markers for Colorado homes, acreage properties, barns, cabins and rural businesses.
Each sign is designed around your property name, family name, address, brand, landscape and preferred style.

Custom Ranch Sign

Your sign can be simple and functional, bold and dimensional, or built around a meaningful family or property identity.

Common projects include:

  • Ranch entrance signs

  • Farm signs

  • Family property signs

  • Acreage entrance signs

  • Gate signs

  • Barn and stable signs

  • Cabin and lodge signs

  • Property name signs

  • Address and directional signs

  • Horse property signs

  • Livestock and pasture signs

  • Workshop and outbuilding signs

  • Vacation property signs

  • Private road markers

CNC carving is particularly well suited for ranch and property signs because it creates real depth, strong lettering and a substantial handcrafted appearance.

A carved sign may feature:

  • Recessed lettering

  • Raised lettering

  • Carved borders

  • Textured backgrounds

  • Dimensional mountain scenes

  • Custom edge profiles

  • V-carved details

  • Paint-filled lettering

  • Layered emblems

Laser engraving can also be used for fine details, brands, illustrations and smaller text.

Planning an Outdoor Ranch Sign

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Helpful information includes:

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  • Approximate finished size

  • Distance from the road

  • Expected viewing distance

  • Gate, post, wall or building location

  • Amount of direct sun

  • Exposure to rain and snow

  • Whether both sides will be visible

  • Desired colors

  • Available mounting structure

  • Whether an address must be included

 

Larger lettering and stronger contrast generally improve readability from a distance. Fine details that look beautiful up close may disappear when viewed from the road, so we design with the actual viewing location in mind.

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