After the dust from TN settled and the pictures started rolling in, several of us noticed the pictures of the CaJohn’s sign and couldn’t help but drool with envy. Turns out, the sign was made by our very own Blane and he was kind enough to send over some information on the signs to share with everyone.
(From Blane)
The size of CaJohns sign was 3 1/2 ft by 4 ft it was designed to be free hanging so the back was finished also.
I start by finding what size is needed, from there I select 1 1/4 by 12 inch cedar board, 3 boards are placed side by side and then framed together on the back leaving a flat square carving area on front. The carving on this sign goes up to a inch deep.
The sign is completly hand carved except for straight line’s where a hand rotar was used. I start with drawing the logo on the wood and then completely paint in the logo in, this takes longer but helps me remember where to carve, if a mistake is made it’s almost impossible to correct, so the extra time is worth it.
After completing the carving process, I smooth out all the area’s by sanding, after that is completed I repaint the logo, on this sign I decided to go with the old market look for Johns store, after repainting it I sanded it to give it a vintage look.
After the painting and sanding is completed I frame in the sign, different layers where used for the top and bottom to give it a mantle look, all signs are custom so it is really up to the customer or charity on what they want, John gave me a size and logo from there he gave me freedom to do what I wanted on the sign. It’s hard to see all the detail that is actually in the sign.
Once the sign is framed in, 1 coat of sealer and 2 coats of clear are applied. The sign is completly done by me over approx. 60 hours of work. I also do custom shelves and other wood working items that are found in my parents antique/craft shows.
Prices are determined on the size and detail of the sign they range from $125.00 to $2000.00. I do about 8-9 signs a year 3-4 for charity 2-3 for friends and 2-3 for stores that request them. Right now I have 4 signs for friends that I’m starting at the first of the year, Jim Campbell (Fire Patch logo) Tracy Campbell (Cape Fear logo) Paul “The Big Show” (Fire n Smoke logo) Nick L “HSB” ( Hot sauce blog logo) – Everyone get in line!
I have another one for the local fire department and one I’m donating to the Habitat for humanity. I also have 3 local store fronts that have requested signs. So as you can see I have a full plate because this is just a hobby, the great thing is I do enough paying customers to cover the cost for friends and charity signs. So it is a labor of love and not income. Like I said before it is my way to give back to the Chilehead community and the friendships I have formed with them.
97 responses to “Fiery Handmade Signs”
I can’t wait to see this sign in person. Looks great – Great job Blane. F’n awesome
Nice very nice Brother Blane. Holy cow I need Quote for JJ’s 20′ by 15′. LOL TTYL.. BLANE TO SECTOR 3
Wow!!! That looks amazing! Great Job!!
You did a wonderful job on the sign Blane! Definately a Master Craftsman…AND a master at slamming me into the wall with a go cart! 😛
Very nice!
Nice job Blane… what a talent… Maybe THT will have to get one done too..
Awesome sign! I was wondering who did that when the Tenn. post was put up. It’s incredible, man.
You do great work Blane!! Awesome!
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As great as the pictures are, it truly is a work of art when you see it in person. I had the privelege of seeing pics of the work in progress and knew what to expect when Blane told me that he had it with him in TN. With that said, it still blew me away to see up close and personal. Really great work by a talented person. Quality and beauty were the first impressions I had when I first saw it. Great work Blane. Really great work. 🙂
Very nice:)
BLANE, you can make as many signs as you want, CaJohn is mine!!!! and I do not play well with others 😉
very very nice Blane, that sign is incredible and I know John appreciates it very much, good luck to you, I am sure that many people will be lining up and taking numbers for one of your works.
sweet stuff dude. sure is a good feeling insode when you complete one of those mothers. any way you can do one for me?
maybe like “the general is a bad ass.” or something close to that?
Wow, speechless. VERY NICE.
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Hey winder licker The old boy up in the hills there in TN wants to know when you going to pay him for the wood carving he did for you.
Very good looking stuff! I noticed the sign earlier and thought it was pretty sweet but had no idea Blane made it!
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Only about $100k, plus shipping.
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“The General wears girls clothes” with the “General Lee” in pink instead of orange. maybe even make it a VW Beetle…lol
Great looking sign Blane- even better in person 🙂 Whee hee- I’m next 🙂 Gotta admit though, that Cape Fear logo is going to look pretty awesome- talk about a challenge!!
Still waiting on pictures of my kid & me 🙂
I think one maybe on the flicker, heading to work,,,, I’ll get them to you or the wife will tonight.
Thanks everyone for your kind words.
TTYL
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Blane, quote me a $$ on a MSK sign, /CaJohn has the logo. I will auction goodies to help pay for it. Email me bro……
Anyways, my bottle of MSK sauce has the logo. Somebody has it. I am playin hookie today and better not blog no more less I get a TWI, typing while intoxicated.
Not bad whittleing there Blane! Very nice.
Great job Blane, save the fire patch template I’ll be looking you up sometime next year.
forgot to mention, did y’all see all the ugly mug shots in the chile pepper magazine for this month?
How much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?
I’m sorry but all that comes to mind is Blane knawing on a peice of wood like some buck toothed animal! JK of course Blane, that is BEAUTIFUL! I don’t think anyone had any idea you were so talented!
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one of these days, your pre am will be mine. then i will have the ring my firend. and you will bow to my beckon call. counting the days til fiery foods baby.
Blane, Top notch work….Count us in for a HUGE Death Skull …Give a call, will work out the details… FEEL ALIVE..Your Chilipal, BLAIR
Blane, does today feel like you lucky day or what?
Pardon me , I spel like Leroy, couch time wit a remote and bigscreen.
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Ok
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Blair can JJ’s get a loan for the sign.
Blane you spell cajohn wrong.
He he
Gorgeous work!
Ok Blane just ask me to be his agent All orders need to go to me. We do have $1000.00 holding fee thank you
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Blane, we’re in at JJ’s, just don’t forget my 15% ROFLOL
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too bad i already got my order in, you toothed helmet wearer! lol
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My head is still spinning, the response has been overwhelming from the emails, posts and phone calls….. Thank you all for the kind words, I can’t express enough what that means to me… I promise I’ll get back with everyone over the next few days with Quotes, design details and just to say thanks for there support.
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lol you guys are killing me… My head still hurts, time to put the helmet back on…
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i hope this doesn’t mean, the price of mine just doubled or tripled?
Hey Leroy, I bet that you could carve one of these signs with yer two front teeth! Maybe Blane needs an apprentice.
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Leroy only has the one tooth, remember? That’s why he’s the agent, half toothed and all ass! 😉
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Yeah I tripled it… 3 x $0.00 = $0.00 Don’t let my wife see this…..lol…. Just kiddin she would say the same thing.
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He’s hired….lol…. How goes it Tracy?
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Whats up DK, looks like I’ll find out the mystery of the 2 #132 on Wednesday….
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well in that case you might as well go for 4x…lol
how’s work, ready to quit your job and make signs?
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what are you finding out tomorrow?
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Tracy’s logo will be tricky, but well worth the time and effort…. I’m excited to start on yours Jim. I’ll get with you later in the week on the details we discussed, I think the little man misses you…..
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I’ll email you….
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Cool. Can you shoot a clear macro pic of just the medallion and send me? I think we both have something a little special with this Halloween Reserve. Just unbelievable.
Congrats on all the atttention the sign has stirred up, you deserve it Blane. Great job man! So when are ya gonna do the Short Bus on a sign? Think you can carve everyone in? 😉
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The guys at work said the same thing about the Cape Fear logo Blane, it’s gonna be an awe inspiring sight. Tricky, but will turn out great. Can’t wait to see it.
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Me too. Please? 🙂
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lol…. Then I would’nt have anytime to post on the Blog… And I would be expected to do housework….lol
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try and make the flames and smoke move on mine, now that’s a challenge? lol
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ummm…well drop it then…lol noone wants to do housework
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Hahaha! Yea, you have a point there! I saw the animation on your site, looks great by the way. I’m still tryin to get the banner loaded up on the bog, but the upload has been really screwy lately. Can’t even get updates for the short bus to upload. One day, I promise. We are gonna change providers at work soon anyway, so the site may move to another server. I’ll get it done then for sure.
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The flames are easy….. The sign is made of wood, I’ll send matches with the sign…lol
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lol..ok that’llwork. andsmoke will just follow automatically..lol
What’s up Homies!!!
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What’s up brother. Got to love retail. Are you ready for the good times
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Hey big man, nice e-mail…rofl…. but that;s just not right.
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I hear you….getting wild already!!
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Yeah but her CANKLES are SO hot!!! 😯
BLANE, you’ve got mail! 🙂
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well guys got to get ready for poker…ttyl
BLANE – Nice Sign – Show Off 😉
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See ya……..
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Did you sen it to the home addy… I’m at work I’ll be home later to get it…
How goes it Vic
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Yes, I sent it there.
Doing well my friend, tomorrow and Thursday will be my first days off since TN. I am dragging A$$ a little!
Blane, That is awesome. I thought that was something John had at the cabin. I did not know you made it. Nice job!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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That email was just plain wrong….. Man just wrong…. wrong. wrong. wrong. wrong wrong.
Man – wrong. 😀
Guess I should have put in my request for the Fat Kid Habanero sign earlier!!!!
I was the first to post props – did that reserve my space on line 😀
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Guess you were not invited either……..
Looked like a Hoe Down to me!!!
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LOL – no invite here. Maybe next time 😯
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When you did a quart jar you reserved your spot with me….lol
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Wait til I ship you the BIG one…. Hopefully getting either 1/2 gal or gallon jugs soon.
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NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I don’t think he was talking to you….. Its a limited addition bottel 1/1….lol
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LOL – he’s getting a supersized QT this week – you need another?
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SWEEEEET…. The Med Quart is gone…. Just opened the Extreme…. I’m saving the jars though filled them with marbles…
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Dont you need the marbles in your head? I’ll email you later.
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I got to have some place to keep them….lol
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i guess you lose out then..lol
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marbles?? is that the only “stones” you got? 🙂
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Darn it you did it again…..lol
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My wife keeps the other stones in her purse… She lets me borrow them ever once in a while…lol
Go look at the Tenn flicker, last page who do you think is the real winder licker…..lol
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lol..just remember, Huv lives closer to me…so my shipping gets here first too…lol
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and i knew i like Christy….looks like you got to use them a little over a year ago…lol
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Then they where put right back up..lol
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but that’s not a winder….. LOL….. : rofl :
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besides, i more worries about what you and DK are doing, flashbacks of FT Worth
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He needed held after he broke John’s sh!tter…lol
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ok, ill give you that one then..
Gorgeous sign! That is art!
Darn I’m so sad Leroy get’s more mail then I do………..DK 107
Blane,
All I can say is “wow!” Those signs look awesome! As soon as we dig some more coinage out of our couch cushions, we might just very well give you a shout about some work!
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OK – I sent you email (NOT YOU Leroy!)
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I think the hug was just BEFORE that happened! You squeezed a little hard there man! 😉
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It’ll be March before you know it! Morning Bret!