IMAGE SIGN STUDIO IS THE LEADING SHEFFIELD SIGN COMPANY WHEN IT COMES TO 3D LETTERS, 3D SIGNS AND BUILT UP LETTERS. FABRICATED FROM STAINLESS STEEL, ALUMINIUM OR PERSPEX, OUR 3D LETTERS ARE GUARANTEED TO GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED
So if you really want to make a lasting impression, why not go 3D with your letters?
Our 3D letters can either be non illuminated or illuminated internally inside each letter using state of the art LED lighting to create a superb eye catching halo effect. Not only do our LED bulbs light for a guaranteed 50,000 hours, but they are also very cheap to run, compared to the conventional tube lighting.
BUILT UP LETTERING AND 3D SIGNS
Image Sign Studio specialises in 3D signs in Sheffield. Built up lettering or 3D lettering can make a bold statement, ensuring that your business stands out from the crowd. Not only do we produce flat cut letters, but we can also give your letters a return which will make them 3D and chunky. This gives your sign depth, which will look visually stunning as well as eye catching.
STAINLESS STEEL 3D SIGNS
Here at Image Sign Studio, we are able to manufacture and install 3D signs and built up letters and logos made of stainless steel. Stainless steel built up letters can be made using a brushed matt finish, perfect for giving your business signage a contemporary, modern look. Built up letters manufactured from stainless steel can also be mirror polished, adding an impressive shine to the finish. We can even offer you a striking gold polished finish, sure to add class and glamour to any sign or logo!
ALUMINIUM 3D SIGNS
As professional sign makers in Sheffield, we also offer the option of 3D signs and built up lettering manufactured using aluminium. The aluminium can then be powder coated or wet sprayed to any RAL colour reference dependant on your choice to fit in seamlessly with your business branding a whole.
PERSPEX 3D SIGNS
We also offer a range of Perspex 3D signs in a wide variety of colours.
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Take a look at the gallery below to view some of our latest LED signs, illuminated signs and 3d signs. We will happily install in Sheffield, Rotherham, Chesterfield, Worksop, Barnsley or Doncaster and across the UK, so why not give us a call and see how we can give your business signs the wow factor?
What is a 3D Business Sign?
A 3D business sign uses individual, three-dimensional letters or logos that project outwards from a wall or fascia panel. Instead of printing a flat image onto a flat board, we manufacture each element as a separate physical object. And this adds immediate depth and structure to your building exterior.
The industry often refers to this style of signage as ‘built-up’ lettering.
How We Construct 3D Letters
We build these signs by creating a hollow three-dimensional shape. First, we cut the front face of the letter or logo. Then, we attach solid side panels, known as returns, around the edges to give the letter its physical depth.
We manufacture these components entirely in-house. We use high-grade acrylics, composite metals, and stainless steel. These heavy-duty materials withstand harsh UK weather conditions. They resist rust, warping, and fading, which ensures your sign looks sharp and permanent for years.
Integrated Lighting Options
Because 3D letters are hollow, they provide the perfect housing for integrated lighting. We install weatherproof LED modules safely inside the individual letters. This gives you two distinct options for night-time visibility:
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Face Illumination: The light pushes forward through a translucent acrylic front panel. This makes the letters glow brightly and works well for high-street retail or hospitality businesses.
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Halo Illumination: The front of the letter remains solid, and the light pushes backwards against the wall or fascia panel. This creates a sophisticated glowing outline, or ‘halo’, behind the text. This subtle effect works perfectly for professional services, architects, and corporate offices.
Both methods guarantee your sign remains fully visible during dark winter afternoons and late evenings.
The Advantage of Physical Depth
Flat signs rely entirely on printed colour contrast. But 3D signs use their physical shape to catch natural sunlight. This creates sharp, shifting shadows throughout the day. The physical projection makes the text highly readable from a distance and from multiple viewing angles.
When clients or delivery drivers approach your premises, a 3D sign immediately establishes your business as a permanent, professional, and established operation.
Upgrading to a 3D sign provides a long-term return on your physical branding. Contact Image Sign Studio to discuss a custom built-up sign for your premises.