CA Sign

Super easy wood project for CALI!

Step 1: Preview

CNC machine in my shop. I used Vcarve as the software. Line up your scraps and proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Even Glows in Full Light.

Step 3: Collect Material

Start by collecting scraps of any kind of wood.

Step 4: Arrangement

Arrange your selection to whatever suits your style. Thick, thin, colorful...

Step 5: More Strips

Cut more strips to add natural colors. As it was, all of these scraps were taken from old pallets and repurposed.

Step 6: Overlay

Overlay the new strips and mix in with the old. There is no wrong way for this look.

Step 7:

Next, you will need a backing to glue all the strips to.

Step 8: Rearrange One More Time

Rearrange just to make sure you like the style.

Step 9: Adhesion

Then glue down the strips and clamp in place. This can be time consuming due to the varying heights of the individual strips.

Step 10: Cutting

Cut out the outline CA map. I used a CNC with specific software but this is not needed. A simple handsaw and finishing dremel tool will suffice.

Step 11: Backlight It

Order LEDs ($15 for for 15 feet on Amazon). These are self adhesive and work great. Even comes with a remote and a dozen color themes to choose from. Now go hang it and enjoy!