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Duties and Tasks
Signwriters may perform the following tasks: - talk to clients to find out their requirements, and provide miniature colour sketches if required
- select suitable materials for signs such as timber, plastic, metal or glass
- prepare surfaces (by filling any holes, sanding and cleaning), and then mix the oil paint, enamel, plastic paint, poster colour or varnish
- sketch letters or draw with a template (pattern), paint the background if required, and then paint the sign
- create two-dimensional or three-dimensional lettering and graphics, using computer-operated machinery
- design wall murals, screen prints, gold-leaf work and custom-vehicle art.
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Quick Facts
