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August 25th, 2016 in blog, member junk     
JunkArchitect Jim Healy, editor
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After cutting the arrow from plywood it was painted and distressed. The old Genesee sign and bracket were then mounted to the front. The “ICE COLD BEER” text is actually cardboard letters painted high-gloss white and then chipped  to resemble vintage enamel signage.  
With its psychedelic graphics this coaster looks straight out of the 1960s.  
The Adirondack Mountains of New York sure look like a great place to down a few beers. I love the vintage graphics.  
Two coasters add just the right amount of detail. Thats the original bracket for hanging the sign.
>>>UNDER CONSTRUCTION<<<
The sign is made from some kind of semi-transparent, heavy stock paper. All the graphics are silk screened on. Its not dated but Im guessing the 1960s.  
This would look great hanging on the wall in a Pub.
CONCEPT SKETCH
After cutting the arrow from plywood it was painted and distressed. The old Genesee sign and bracket were then mounted to the front. The “ICE COLD BEER” text is actually cardboard letters painted high-gloss white and then chipped  to resemble vintage enamel signage.  

After cutting the arrow from plywood it was painted and distressed. The old Genesee sign and bracket were then mounted to the front.

The “ICE COLD BEER” text is actually cardboard letters painted high-gloss white and then chipped  to resemble vintage enamel signage.

 

Photo: Jim Healy (copyright 2011)
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Here’s a creation I just felt like making. No client, no pressure and no clue what to do with it now that it’s finished. It started when I found a vintage Genesee Beer sign at an estate sale. The original owner ran a liquor store for 50+ years and had tons of booze related junk stashed away.

My idea was to build a “background” to give the sign more significance. I tried to envision how an old liquor store would display cases of beer and for some crazy reason I came up with this arrow concept.

 

 


Pattern or design used: My Own Design - Jim Healy - Junk Architect (copyright 2011)
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Comments (18)

JunkArchitect writes: Thanks, Julie!!! Your shop is AMAZING! It was great meeting you too.

Posted: 7:53 pm on November 15th
BlazeBloomVintage_4 writes: LOVE all your stuff Jim! so creative. Great to meet you today. Julie, Blaze and Bloom. Posted: 12:05 pm on September 17th
elyse_major writes: super cool and inspiring! Posted: 7:15 am on July 9th
SwampTreasures_com writes: I don't drink, but now I am hypnotized into it! taerG aedI miJ Posted: 12:33 pm on August 15th
ScrapperDon writes: Cool setting for the brewski collector :0) Posted: 5:59 am on August 8th
AtticusFinch writes: I bet your brain is full of creative ideas. Good job as always.
Sheri
Posted: 7:00 pm on August 2nd
LisaLoria writes: Seriously...COOL! LOVE how it lights up.
Isn't it fun just to create something "just because"?
Posted: 10:02 pm on July 31st
alicemom writes: Jim,
From the concept drawing to the end project....super job even without a reason or a client.
Smiles, Alice Posted: 3:50 am on July 26th
RustyDiva writes: Awesome!!!! Posted: 12:49 pm on July 25th
Funky_Junk_Donna writes: Any junk that glows is romance in my book!

LOVE it! Would make a great night light. :)

Donna Posted: 11:37 pm on July 19th
Heavenly_Treasures writes: JIM,
You got a very good amagination.I'm not no beer drinker but I like what you did with this sign.great job well done.Have a nice day Robert. Posted: 7:44 am on July 19th
oldnews writes: Awesome! The graphics on the sign are so cool and it's in such good shape. I hit a lot of estate sales out here in CA but I NEVER find anything like this sign! (One on Sunday was selling antique coffins (!!!) but no beer signs!!) LOVE this! Marie Posted: 7:39 am on July 19th
JunkSituation writes: That would look really cool in my party barn! You've given me a really good idea! It's an awesome project. Very nicely done:)
Tammy Posted: 7:25 pm on July 18th
shamrockerin writes: LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I am a Rochester, NY native, the home of Genny beer. I have relatives that actually collect vintage Genny beer stuff. They'd be envious of this. Posted: 6:21 pm on July 18th
sandyrae writes: Happy Hours at Jim's Place!!! You noticed I said Hours!! Love it! Once again, you are the Man!
Now, I feel like a beer.... Thanks a lot!! I don't even like beer!
Sandy Posted: 3:01 pm on July 18th
birdcolor writes: This is so great. I love how you make things look decades old! Awesome! Posted: 2:37 pm on July 18th
georgiamoon writes: Hey Jimmy, that is super cool. Where in the world do you come up with the sign AND the coasters...I know, you just had them lying around somewhere waiting for the perfect project, right? It turned out fantastic as usual! I can just see someone with a bar wanting this retro light, maybe it is a good thing that you didn't make it for anyone in particular. Extremely well done and a creative concept that is uniquely you!
Love it! Georgia Posted: 1:32 pm on July 18th
Prior writes: greatness, as usual! love the graphics. Lezlee Posted: 1:05 pm on July 18th
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