Neon Signs last for 50 Years! ✨Making Neon Signs at Neon Family
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How is a traditional neon
How is a traditional neon sign made?
In the industrial district, we join the Neon Family to learn about the craft.
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Did you know that #neon signs are making a comeback? That’s right, with so many years of safe corporate signage to bore us, neon is coming back as an art form for indoor lighting decor. This is no longer your typical pizza or “Open” sign, but images, symbols, statements in all different colours and shapes, popularized by science fiction movies and the cyberpunk subgenre. In this video, we are with The Boss from the Neon Family, Gérald Collard, who has been making neon signs for several decades. He is a hidden gem in the Saint Henri neighbourhood of Montreal. Historically, neon was a secret craft, so it is a special opportunity to be able to learn about it. He will be showing us the process of making a pink neon sign of a hand making what is considered an “Okay” symbol, a symbol of confirmation or satisfaction in the Western world.
Update: Gérald has since passed away. We are honoured to have documented his process and work, and him as an amazing person. The business continues to be run by the family.
Interesting facts about neon signs:
Neon is actually a very durable and efficient form of “lightbulb”. It is comparable to fluorescent and can last up to 50 years! Unlike consumer-grade lightbulbs, it is designed to last so as to require less maintenance, as you can image it would get fairly expensive if you have a complex image. Neon signs are making a comeback indoors because they are easier to maintain without weather as a factor to deterioration. The colours of neon are produced by different gases and different coatings. The main gases used by Gérald are neon and argon gas.
#90s #artisan #howitsmade #montreal #educational #glass #glassblowing #lampworking
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See more cool signs from the Neon Family on the web ~ (◠﹏◠✿)
✪ Official website: http://www.neonfamily.com
✪ Facebook: Facebook: atelierneonfamily
✪ Instagram: Instagram: neon_family
The Neon Family makes custom signs! Contact them to start discussing a sign for your business or man cave.
Amazon Links ~
✨Cactus green neon desk lamp: http://amzn.to/2i7dcoY
✨Lightening bolt wall mounted neon light: http://amzn.to/2i8Izj6
✨Neon light style sunglasses: http://amzn.to/2i8ltcw
Music Credits ~
Bilderbergin by Robbero © 2016
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Robbero...
At Dawn by Alex Nekita © 2011
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://soundcloud.com/alexnekita/gui...
Digital Memories by NY Vice © 2005
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://ny-vice.bandcamp.com/track/di...
Stereokroma ~
3 ways to support Stereokroma & our projects
✨Buy us a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/stereokroma
✨Buy art by Karolina: https://artkarolina.com
✨ Buy merch from umami: https://umamimerch.com
00:00 Intro
00:38 Invention of Neon
01:00 The Project
01:17 How to Shape the Neon Sign
03:15 Why do you need to blow?
03:44 Shaping Continued
05:50 Joining in Another Tube
06:55 How are the glass tubes made?
07:26 Shaping Continued
09:30 Joining the Two Halves
10:22 What it looks like so far
10:26 Turning it into a Lightbulb
12:35 Preparing the Tubulation
12:48 Prepapring the Tube for Neon Gas
14:42 Injecting the Neon Gas
15:09 Finishing the Neon Sign
15:45 Gérald's Favourite Neon Sign
16:40 Outro
© 2017 Stereokroma Creative Services G.P.
In the industrial district, we join the Neon Family to learn about the craft.
Want to support more videos like this? https://www.ko-fi.com/stereokroma
Did you know that #neon signs are making a comeback? That’s right, with so many years of safe corporate signage to bore us, neon is coming back as an art form for indoor lighting decor. This is no longer your typical pizza or “Open” sign, but images, symbols, statements in all different colours and shapes, popularized by science fiction movies and the cyberpunk subgenre. In this video, we are with The Boss from the Neon Family, Gérald Collard, who has been making neon signs for several decades. He is a hidden gem in the Saint Henri neighbourhood of Montreal. Historically, neon was a secret craft, so it is a special opportunity to be able to learn about it. He will be showing us the process of making a pink neon sign of a hand making what is considered an “Okay” symbol, a symbol of confirmation or satisfaction in the Western world.
Update: Gérald has since passed away. We are honoured to have documented his process and work, and him as an amazing person. The business continues to be run by the family.
Interesting facts about neon signs:
Neon is actually a very durable and efficient form of “lightbulb”. It is comparable to fluorescent and can last up to 50 years! Unlike consumer-grade lightbulbs, it is designed to last so as to require less maintenance, as you can image it would get fairly expensive if you have a complex image. Neon signs are making a comeback indoors because they are easier to maintain without weather as a factor to deterioration. The colours of neon are produced by different gases and different coatings. The main gases used by Gérald are neon and argon gas.
#90s #artisan #howitsmade #montreal #educational #glass #glassblowing #lampworking
================================================
See more cool signs from the Neon Family on the web ~ (◠﹏◠✿)
✪ Official website: http://www.neonfamily.com
✪ Facebook: Facebook: atelierneonfamily
✪ Instagram: Instagram: neon_family
The Neon Family makes custom signs! Contact them to start discussing a sign for your business or man cave.
Amazon Links ~
✨Cactus green neon desk lamp: http://amzn.to/2i7dcoY
✨Lightening bolt wall mounted neon light: http://amzn.to/2i8Izj6
✨Neon light style sunglasses: http://amzn.to/2i8ltcw
Music Credits ~
Bilderbergin by Robbero © 2016
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Robbero...
At Dawn by Alex Nekita © 2011
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://soundcloud.com/alexnekita/gui...
Digital Memories by NY Vice © 2005
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://ny-vice.bandcamp.com/track/di...
Stereokroma ~
3 ways to support Stereokroma & our projects
✨Buy us a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/stereokroma
✨Buy art by Karolina: https://artkarolina.com
✨ Buy merch from umami: https://umamimerch.com
00:00 Intro
00:38 Invention of Neon
01:00 The Project
01:17 How to Shape the Neon Sign
03:15 Why do you need to blow?
03:44 Shaping Continued
05:50 Joining in Another Tube
06:55 How are the glass tubes made?
07:26 Shaping Continued
09:30 Joining the Two Halves
10:22 What it looks like so far
10:26 Turning it into a Lightbulb
12:35 Preparing the Tubulation
12:48 Prepapring the Tube for Neon Gas
14:42 Injecting the Neon Gas
15:09 Finishing the Neon Sign
15:45 Gérald's Favourite Neon Sign
16:40 Outro
© 2017 Stereokroma Creative Services G.P.
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