Cardboard arcade marquee sign for 12-year-olds
This 12-year-old project makes a lightweight arcade-style sign for a bedroom or game display. Use battery-powered lights only.
What to buy
Corrugated cardboard sheet
1
Black foam board
1 sheet
Colored cardstock
4 sheets
Yellow translucent paper
2 sheets
Battery-operated LED string lights
1 set
Letter stencil set
1
White paint pen
1
Craft glue
1 bottle
Double-sided foam tape
1 roll
Ruler
1
Who this list is for
This is for a 12-year-old making a lightweight arcade-style marquee sign for a bedroom or game display. The design uses battery-operated LED string lights only.
How to use this list
Sketch the sign size on the corrugated cardboard sheet with the ruler. Build the front with black foam board, colored cardstock, and yellow translucent paper where the lights should glow through. Use the letter stencil set and white paint pen for the arcade-style wording. Attach layers with craft glue and double-sided foam tape, then place the battery-operated LED string lights behind the translucent paper.
Common mistakes
Do not use plug-in lights, exposed wiring, or any non-battery lighting. Check the placement of the LED string lights before sealing the cardboard layers together. Keep glue away from the light strand and do not make the sign so heavy that the corrugated cardboard bends.
What is on this list
The list calls for corrugated cardboard, black foam board, four colored cardstock sheets, yellow translucent paper, battery-operated LED string lights, letter stencils, a white paint pen, craft glue, double-sided foam tape, and a ruler. Cross off supplies already available.
When you are done
Turn on the battery lights and look for dark spots behind the yellow translucent paper. Secure loose paper edges, make sure the battery pack remains reachable, and place the finished marquee sign on a stable indoor shelf or display area.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard arcade marquee sign for 12-year-olds" for?
This is for a 12-year-old making a lightweight arcade-style marquee sign for a bedroom or game display. The design uses battery-operated LED string lights only.
How should I use "Cardboard arcade marquee sign for 12-year-olds"?
Sketch the sign size on the corrugated cardboard sheet with the ruler. Build the front with black foam board, colored cardstock, and yellow translucent paper where the lights should glow through. Use the letter stencil set and white paint pen for the arcade-style wording. Attach layers with craft glue and double-sided foam tape, then place the battery-opera…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard arcade marquee sign for 12-year-olds"?
Do not use plug-in lights, exposed wiring, or any non-battery lighting. Check the placement of the LED string lights before sealing the cardboard layers together. Keep glue away from the light strand and do not make the sign so heavy that the corrugated cardboard bends.
What is on the "Cardboard arcade marquee sign for 12-year-olds" list?
The list calls for corrugated cardboard, black foam board, four colored cardstock sheets, yellow translucent paper, battery-operated LED string lights, letter stencils, a white paint pen, craft glue, double-sided foam tape, and a ruler. Cross off supplies already available.
What should I do when I am done?
Turn on the battery lights and look for dark spots behind the yellow translucent paper. Secure loose paper edges, make sure the battery pack remains reachable, and place the finished marquee sign on a stable indoor shelf or display area.
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