DIY Giant Numbers | How To | Large 3D Letters and Numbers

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Step by step instructions to make 30 inch tall numbers made from foam core. You can take these directions and make numbers or letters any size or font you want!
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Supplies/ Tools (Affiliate)
Foam core - 2 - 30x40" boards 1/8" thick
Poster boards
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Super glue
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Projector - amzn.to/2WlRvEP
Pencil
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@crystalonwenu402 5 жыл бұрын

You are doing an awesome job. These numbers are just flawless ❤️👌🏾

@LadySilke 4 жыл бұрын

What a great project! Thanks for sharing...

@cassandramangrum8522 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you made it seem so very easy! TFS!

@ashleyanderson1303 4 жыл бұрын

Love the way you did that so easy thanks a bunch. Now i need a projector 😆

@angelettewillis5041 4 жыл бұрын

OMG!!!!! This was so much easier than what I've been seeing. I will definitely invest in a projector. Thank you for sharing this! Will send you what I do when it's done! Thank you!

@joycekendrick6024 5 жыл бұрын

These numbers look great!!!! TFS!!!

@robingriffin42 5 жыл бұрын

This is crazy *PERFECT!*

@sonyasampson8376 4 жыл бұрын

This was super awesome! thanks!

@miiih6293 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

@betaniagaona8229 Жыл бұрын

This video was awesome! Just what I needed and right to the point! Thank you!

@AmandaMearesMorris Жыл бұрын

Love these! Can’t wait to try it!

@annetteandhercrafts 5 жыл бұрын

Very easy to understand and follow. Even without a projector, just tracing the numbers or letters by hand and using this method of construction, one can accomplish a great result. Thanks for sharing.

@bffentertainment7848 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, thanks for sharing your ideas! 🙌

@SHAWNIISTAR 3 жыл бұрын

GENIUS! Thank you!

@dhanakds89 4 жыл бұрын

Amazingly explained

@MeganFerentheil 3 жыл бұрын

If you have a Cricut, you can also make the numbers the desired size, slice sections off, and piece together after you cut to use as a stencil to trace, that's how I do it because I don't have a projector.

@felixaryee3721 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial

@niiqueyy09 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it

@jorndoff 3 жыл бұрын

This is a genius. Thank u!

@luzromero7205 Жыл бұрын

Thank you this was very informative

@angelgeiger3553 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome!!! Thank you!!

@tinaleyva1537 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video...

@dinapearson6125 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Would have never considered a projector.

@patriciavasquez1767 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m going to try it

@luzromero7205 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏

@awall3430 2 жыл бұрын

Your amazing and thank you so much!!!

@kyndallhill36 4 жыл бұрын

These were great! I'm impressed.

@youlovejesscreations2078 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@cutflower36 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@rontina06 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you💗💗💗💗

@dorisherrero8074 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, tutorial was great, I have to make the number fir my granddaughter birthday next mth.

@MorriganFolz 5 жыл бұрын

This was so cool using this to make my daughters name for her birthday this August!!

@mzsunnyshine007 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this idea! Could you please create a 50 for me to download? Thank you

@justuskeaton9532 4 жыл бұрын

Sis is a genius

@MrKnuckleTV 4 жыл бұрын

I hope I can make this kind of project too. For now, I am doing simple styrofoam letters which I show in my channel.

@tandrews7106 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link for the foam board?

@sharmianehaynes9779 4 жыл бұрын

How did u flatten the bottom

@shazzycromo 3 жыл бұрын

I've gotta do this for my sisters bday and I am STRESSED

@maralexine9728 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for such a lovely video. I want to try this, but want your opinion first. Can I make a 5 ft tall number using this projector?

@EventAnswer 4 жыл бұрын

I would think so. You should be able to focus the projector to give a legible line to follow. What an exciting project!

@TheBeautifulBriana 3 жыл бұрын

Omg, thank you! Now question. What can i do to make them stable enough to use them for a table?

@03cornbread 3 жыл бұрын

Insert foam cups

@EventAnswer 3 жыл бұрын

The numbers are sturdy enough to stand on their own, but if you are worried about them being tipsy incase someone bumps them. You can attach a piece of foam core to the bottom that extends 6" behind the number creating a foot. them put a weight on top of the foot like a sand bag, exercise weight or event a canned food item. If you are asking if you can put glass on top of the numbers and use them as the base of a table, I would not recommend that, even with cups on the inside. The numbers you see on pinterest that are supporting a table are probably made of wood or fiberglass. My design isn't intended to hold that much weight. I hope that helps. Good luck on your party!

@chaplainpat7777 10 ай бұрын

Can you tell me the name of the projector you used and...also the heat sealer for your bubble balloons? I can't find them!! Thanks so much! Pat From Minnesota

@rebeccazarate7020 2 жыл бұрын

why did you use fish wire to tighten the balloons together vs folding two to lock in place over eachother?

@abigailmanjarrez5544 5 жыл бұрын

I love this. But I want one to hold up the table. I’m doing BABY. Any suggestion on how to make it sturdy? N hold everything up??

@EventAnswer 5 жыл бұрын

I don't think this design would hold a table. You could take the same approach and use plywood or MDF I. Place of the foam board and use 2x2" as the supports between the front and back. That would support a table. I've also seen designs that are made from solid foam and I think that would work as well.

@angelajammer4759 5 жыл бұрын

Use foam cups stacked in between the letter. theres a video showing how. you just cant use it for multiple uses.

@savanahgarcia9302 4 жыл бұрын

Abigail Manjarrez did you end up doing the baby letters, if so how’d it come out? Any suggestions. Also want to do a giant “baby” for a shower!

@nicolebuzo4103 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your foam board?

@nicolebuzo4103 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your foam board and what program are you using to adjust the font?

@leighmccullough5920 4 жыл бұрын

Just wondering ...could you use the foam around the sides instead of poster board?

@EventAnswer 4 жыл бұрын

The foam board is more rigid than the poster board, so it wouldn't bend around the curves like the poster board. You could use the foam board if you cut scores across the board that would allow it to bend. I didn't do this because you can see all the cuts on the outside.

@03cornbread 3 жыл бұрын

How did you make the bottom flat

@sourcesante3788 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I want to know what the size of the foam board you using please?

@EventAnswer 4 жыл бұрын

It is a 30x40" board 1/8" thick.

@mfedec14 3 жыл бұрын

Where can i get the foam board?

@sharlzd2710 2 жыл бұрын

Don't have a projector.. any other advice please.... need the number 16 also ... size about 3ft height 2 ft width

@jaysonmabbayad 5 ай бұрын

Where did you get the foam core?

@MsUnique101 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone have an idea how one can do this without the projector

@pip6602 4 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC! Just two questions - - - did you have to transport these numbers to a location? What precautions or what did you use to assure the numbers did not get crushed during transport?

@EventAnswer 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't transport these in particular, but I've transported a bunch of foam core props. You have to protect the foam board from being dented, especially corners, and the whole piece from being crushed. I cover large foam pieces with fleece blankets or if they are small enough put them in a box when moving items. These items are always the last thing in the car and first out.

@kavonmack7019 4 жыл бұрын

Can I make a purchase & where is you located?

@divinezam9879 4 жыл бұрын

may i know what projector you are using?

@EventAnswer 4 жыл бұрын

I have an EZTracer that I picked up at Hobby Lobby. This is the same one on Amazon. amzn.to/2t7VKqQ

@volumetwoevents4295 4 жыл бұрын

Where can I find the Foam Core this large? My local craft store doesn’t carry it

@EventAnswer 4 жыл бұрын

Oh dang. Most foam board that large is only sold in stores because it is so costly to ship. I found mine at Hobby Lobby if you have one near you. I've also gotten it at sign makers shops or university art stores because design and architecture students use it for modeling. You could also ask your craft store if they will order some in for you.

@bonniewasylenko4690 4 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me what program you used to create the numbers?

@EventAnswer 4 жыл бұрын

I used Adobe Illustrator, but any word processing program would work.

@Paparazzionsite 4 жыл бұрын

What font type did you use?

@annavazquez4993 4 жыл бұрын

You spray paint the foam?

@EventAnswer 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't but you can. You have to use light coats. If you spray it on too heavy, it can bubble the paper on the foam board.

@marguskiis7711 3 жыл бұрын

just buy foam cutter and and some thick penoplastic foam panels.

@AnilKumar-kl1zs 4 жыл бұрын

What was the material used

@EventAnswer 4 жыл бұрын

Foam core board and poster board.

@tonyamichele1332 4 жыл бұрын

How can I enlarge the numbers or a name without a projector?

@EventAnswer 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! That was the easiest way I found, but if you don't have one you could try making the number poster size on the computer and tile printing it. You could also hand draw it. If you aren't confident in hand drawing you can use the grid system to help keep your proportions true. Once you hand draw the first one, cut it out and use it to trace the second piece so they will be a true match to each other. Happy making!

@tonyamichele1332 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!