Corrugated boards are composed of three boards in total: an inner corrugated or fluted lining and two flat outer lining boards that sandwich the corrugated one. Corrugated board is readily available as packaging boxes, which usually sell for less than a dollar each. This material makes a good medium for signs for street people and ad hoc protestors. If you need a cheap and simple way to express an idea visually, you can make a sign using corrugated board in under half an hour.
Instructions
1. Lay the corrugated box in front of you so that the largest flat surface is facing you and the top opening of the box is oriented upward.
2. Cut along the four edges of the flat surface. Try to cut as straight as possible with your exacto knife. Hold a metal ruler against the edge as a guide for cutting if you need a precise cut. Set the rest of the box pieces aside.
3. Write your message on the corrugated board with the permanent marker. Use a dark color like black, which shows up best on the brown-colored board. Fill up the whole area of the board by using large letters if you have a brief message. Make the writing legible from far away by properly spacing your words. Avoid cursive writing, which is harder to read at a distance.
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