Steps to successful foam sign production

A complete solution for creating ultralight 3D signs and decorations in polystyrene.

Design

Your Obelisk is ready to use and is delivered with Stella Obelisk software. With the intuitive cutting software you can easily create simple designs and artwork. Or you can import your designs from your favorite and more powerful software e.g. Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw.

Stella-Obelisk is easy to work with.
Import vector objects from software like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw, or create it directly in Stella-Obelisk.
Import from file format PLT and DXF
Combine objects in a single-lined project which is then ready to be cut on the plotter. By using the ‘Auto’ button the software generate all the necessary lines and paths making foam-plotting as easy as printing.

Print

Print your graphics directly to PrintFoam in your UV-flatbed printer.

Matrix Flatbed UV-Printer printing on PrintFoam

Cut

The Obelisk software will automatically create a cutting work path. UV-printed graphics can be contour cut in Obelisk with precision.
It's also possible to cut foam laminated with PVC-free vinyl.

Contour cutting with Obelisk Foam Cutter
_{Precision contour cutting UV-printed PrintFoam in Obelisk Foam Plotter}

Paint

Paint with water based or acrylic ink or water-based clear UV coating. Use a normal brush and foam-roller for low volume production. Or spray paint for more efficient production.

Painting SignFoam with foam-roller
_{Painting SignFoam Exit-Sign with foam roller.}

Assemble

To assemble your finished foam signs use bonding with latex or acrylic glue. Hot melt glue will also do the job.

UV-Printed ULB Foam Sign
_{UltraLightBox (ULB) signs are quickest assembled with hot melt glue.}

_{We use natural white LED-strips with self-adhesive tape for illuminated signs.
The flexible LED-tape makes install quick and easy even on curved shaped signs.}