I took a few minutes today to splash on the final glaze and carefully wipe down the IBEX dino. I created the little showpiece using the 3D IBEX Routing software. It will be showcased at the International Sign Association EXPO at the end of March next year. There’s still plenty of time to finish the piece, but I wanted to get it more finished today (except the base). The reason is that a great longtime friend is visiting, and he helped write the program with his brilliant brother and son. This week we will spend some time together learning how to use it better. I know from experience that Jeff will also be listening to us and will encourage Peter and me to suggest improvements and additions to make it even better. It is a winning partnership.
SignMedia article
SignMedia, Canada’s premier sign magazine, is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. As part of that celebration, the editor selected one article from each year to feature in this month’s magazine. The story she picked for 2011 was an article about one of our earliest dimensional signs made on our CNC router. It was exciting to discover the capabilities of both the router and software back then. That journey continues to this day! Reading the article was a fun trip down memory lane.
New sign on the gate
We’ve long had to keep our gates closed to prevent random uninvited visitors from driving into the yard. Yarrow Central Road is a main artery to get to the Lower Mainland’s favourite lake, and in summertime it is often very busy. Many who drive by are intrigued by our unique house and are curious about what we do. Often they believe our place is a tourist attraction. We certainly don’t mind those who stop to get a closer look or even grab a picture from the sidewalk. Security and safety concerns keep our property off-limits except for those whom we invite to our studio. Our new sign was installed on our gate today, giving our visitors a little more information.
