Abstract: An article of manufacture (160) in the form of a sign or label comprises a disclosed embodiment, produced in accordance with an example method. A substrate (170) is provided which forms a substantially planar surface area having a desired shape, thickness and size. A design layer (173) is formed through the use of inks (172) applied to the substrate (170) in a pre-determined pattern. When the inks (172) are applied to the substrate (170), no ink (172) is applied on one or more edges formed around the periphery of the sign (160) for an edge bare border (130). Also, a mounting hole (168) is provided, and an opening bare border (132) is formed around the mounting hole (168). An encapsulant (176) is then applied over the inks (172) so as to provide a protective cover.

Abstract: An article of manufacture (160) in the form of a sign or label comprises a disclosed embodiment, produced in accordance with an example method. A substrate (170) is provided which forms a flat planar surface area having a desired shape, thickness and size. A design layer is formed through the use of inks and/or paints (172) applied to the substrate (170) in a predetermined pattern. When the inks and/or paints (172) are applied to the substrate (170), no ink or paint (172) is applied on one or more edges formed around the periphery of the sign (160) for an edge bare border (164). Also, a mounting hole (168) is provided, and an opening bare border (166) is formed around the mounting hole (168). A protective coating (176) is then applied over the inks and/or paints (172) so as to provide a protective cover.

Abstract: An article of manufacture (160) in the form of a sign or label comprises a disclosed embodiment, produced in accordance with an example method. A substrate (170) is provided which forms a substantially planar surface area having a desired shape, thickness and size. A design layer (173) is formed through the use of inks (172) applied to the substrate (170) in a pre-determined pattern. When the inks (172) are applied to the substrate (170), no ink (172) is applied on one or more edges formed around the periphery of the sign (160) for an edge bare border (130). Also, a mounting hole (168) is provided, and an opening bare border (132) is formed around the mounting hole (168). An encapsulant (176) is then applied over the inks (172) so as to provide a protective cover.