A Neon Sign for You
Neon signs are made from bent glass tubes that contain neon or other inert gases at a low pressure. The gas glows brightly when high voltage is applied. The advantage of neon light signs is that the tubes can be bent into many different shapes including words.
Neon signs have been around since the the 1920's. The technology has come a long way from that time and neon signs are more affordable than ever. Neon light signs were initially used for advertising. The first commercial sign was displayed in Paris.
Probably the most common sign seen in commercial establishments is the neon Open sign. The sign spells out the word open. When the sign is on, the establishment is open for business. By using a neon open sign, a customer can easily tell from a distance, such as from the parking lot, whether or not a business establishment is open.
Neon signs can also be crafted into words. Many times, the name of an establishment is created as a neon light sign. This sign is then either mounted on the building, or displayed in a storefront window.
As part of the signage, neon tubes can be bent and shaped into decorative elements. Multiple colors are created by using other inert gasses beside neon. Sometimes neon is simply used as decorative elements to adorn a building.
Neon bar signs are another popular use. Bar signs usually promote different beverages served at the bar. A neon Budweiser sign is an example of neon beer sign. Other bar signs may be simply decorative, such as a neon palm tree. These types of bar signs are generally massed produced and relatively inexpensive.
Usually a custom neon sign is required. All a customer has to do is to go to a custom neon sign manufacturer with their idea and an idea as to the size of the sign desired. The sign is designed and manufactured to the client's specifications.
Examples of custom signage usually include names of companies, products and services provided by the company, logos and decorative elements used on the building.
Neon signs are not only for commercial use. They are often affordable for personal use and decoration. For example, if you have your own wet bar inside your house, you may want to buy a pre-manufactured neon beer sign for decoration. Or perhaps, you may want to spell out your name and proudly display it behind the bar.
Neon light signs can be fashioned into almost any design. The technology is very flexible and affordable.
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There is something very captivating about neon signs. I dig'em!
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