Then cut the strip to fit each portion of the number. Step 5: Rip the 1/8″ underlayment into 5 1/2″ wide strips. Then secure each socket into a hole with a staple on either side. Step 4: Determine which end of the light string goes at the top and bottom (male or female) depending on how you are attaching all the numbers.
Step 3: Apply the first coat of paint now before you attach the light sockets. Step 2: Mark the placement of each light socket then drill a 7/8″ hole using a forstner bit. Then use a jigsaw to cut out each number shape. Step 1: Using the plans here and a pencil and framing square sketch out each number on a piece of 3/4″ plywood (48″ x 30″). 1/8″ plywood (underlayment) – 2 full sheets.3/4″ plywood (1 sheet for 2 numbers, each number is 48″ x 30″).
Marquee numbers pdf#
The plans include three numbers – 2, 0 and 1.Ĭlick here for a printable PDF version of the plans including numbers 2, 0 and 1. Go big or go home right?īelow I’m sharing the tutorial so you can make these marquee numbers too. Plus I took advantage of the natural 4′ plywood width and made my numbers 4′ tall. I made these marquee numbers using 3/4″ plywood so they are sturdy and solid. It’s party time and that means big decor with lots of lights and what’s better than giant marquee numbers? They are a perfect fit for almost any celebration and you can customize them for any occasion. Make a statement with these marquee numbers for your event. These marquee numbers are definitely something you can make yourself and then share with friends as kids graduate throughout the years.Ī DIY tutorial to build large self standing marquee numbers. Kicking off the graduation season with a big fun DIY project that makes a huge impact.
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