Your words, cut in steel.
Type your words. We design your sign, you approve it, and we ship it.
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Designing your sign… this takes about 30 seconds.
A first sketch. The final sign is checked and tidied before you see it.
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Common questions
What is the sign made of?
Solid galvanized steel, cut with an industrial laser. The standard is 0.030 inches thick: light, rigid enough for indoors and sheltered spots, and easy to hang. For a heavier sign pick a thicker gauge when you choose your size: 0.048 (sturdier), 0.059 (about 1/16 inch), or 0.074 inches (the sturdiest). Thicker steel costs more in proportion to its weight. Want a different metal altogether? Email help@instantmetalsigns.com and we'll arrange a custom order.
Will it last outdoors?
Yes. Galvanized steel has a zinc coating that protects it from rust, so it holds up to sun, rain, and snow. The signs are bare metal, not painted or powder coated, so they keep a natural steel look as they weather.
How long does shipping take?
Your sign is cut to order in the USA. Most orders arrive within 7–10 business days. We email you a tracking number the moment it ships.
When is my card charged?
Not right away. When you order, we place a temporary hold on your card while a real person double-checks your design. You are only charged once your sign is accepted for cutting, usually within one business day. If we can't cut it, the hold is released and you pay nothing.
What if I don't like it?
You approve the exact design before ordering; what you see is what we cut. If your sign arrives damaged or wrong, reply to your confirmation email with a picture of the sign and a note about why you're returning it, and we will make it right.
How do I hang it?
Every sign can include 1/4-inch mounting holes. We suggest spots in solid metal, and you can move, add, or remove them right on your preview before you buy. Use ordinary screws for wood or fences, or picture-hanging strips indoors.
Are the edges sharp?
Yes, they can be. A laser-cut sign is a piece of cut steel: edges, corners, and the inside of letters can be sharp enough to scratch or cut. Wear gloves when you unpack and mount it, and keep it out of reach of small children.
About us
Hi, I'm Gavin Ridley. I built this site after making a metal sign for a friend's wedding and seeing how much they liked it.
You describe the sign, see exactly what will be cut, and I check every order before it goes to the laser. By day I'm a nuclear engineer at a startup in Austin, Texas.
Questions, ideas, or a sign you're not sure we can make? Email help@instantmetalsigns.com. I read every message.
This is exactly what we will cut. Openings in the design are cut all the way through the steel.