Dutch Hex Signs

Horse Head Hex Sign

admin — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:10:22 +0000

This sign is displayed to symbolize protection for your farm animals and pets.

The horse was a very important part if the early PA Dutch farm life. It became a symbol of protection for the families live stock and pets.

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Hex Sign Care & Mounting

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:58:33 +0000

Hex Sign Hanging & Care

Welcome to your dutch hex sign hanging and care resource.

The following is the information you are looking for detailing how to hang and protect your hex signs so that you can enjoy them for as long as possible.

Hanging Your Hex Sign

Mounting Surface, Sign Size and Location (inside or out doors) are a few factors that you will need to consider when choosing a hanging technique for displaying your hex signs.

Where am I going to hang my hex sign?

Hex Signs can be displayed in any number of locations. If you choose to mount them inside of a building or outside where they won’t be exposed to strong winds or vibrations then mounting the sign at its center is all that is required. Your hex sign will have a small pre-drilled hole at it’s center. You can opt to use a nail or a screw for center mounting. Using a nail that has a head slightly larger than the hole will show up the least, but a screw will allow you to remove and relocate the sign with less of a chance for damaging the sign. You can always use a little paint that matches the design and color the top of the nail or screw.

If you have a large sign or your sign just requires a sturdier mount then the side mount technique is the best choice. Besides being secured at two locations, this also prevents the sign from spinning like it could with the center mount. Your sign does not come with mouning holes on the sides. Pre-drilling these holes before mounting your hex sign is recommended.

Protecting Your Hex Sign

There are a few steps you can take to extend the life of your hex sign.

How can I protect and care for my hex sign?

The design applied to the front of your sign is sufficient to protect the wood backing, but if you are going to display your where it will be exposed to the elements then you may want to consider giving it some additional protection. You can seal the back and edge with outdoor paint or clear coat. This can be applied with a brush or by spraying it on. Painting it on gives you a thicker coating quicker but requires extra care to avoid getting sealant on the front of the hex sign. If you spray it you will get thinner coats but there is less of a risk of getting anything on the front because you can just lay it on a flat surface while you spray it. It is not recommended that you use clear coat on the front of the sign as the coating can yellow over time and effect the look of the sign.

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Unicorn Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:54:20 +0000

This sign is displayed to provide a message of piety, virtue, peace and contentment.

The pair of unicorns in symbolize piety and virtue. Their close proximity shows that all God’s creatures can live in harmony. The addition of the heart and tulips brings love and faith to the design.

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Pineapple Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:43:06 +0000

This sign is displayed to give a warm and cordial welcome to all visitors.

This design features a large pineapple located at is center. The pineapple brings warmth and hospitality to mankind. The welcome greeting is large enough for all to see as well. The greenery adds a message of the everlasting nature of life.

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Wilkom Hearts Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:35:54 +0000

This sign is displayed to warmly welcome all visitors to your home.

“Wilkom” is a Pennsylvania Dutch welcome greeting to one and all. The surrounding star is a sign of goodwill to all. The hearts and tulips finish the design by adding love and hope for all to the greeting.

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Single Distelfink Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:30:10 +0000

This sign is displayed to bring good luck and happiness.

The Distelfink is the symbol of good luck and happiness in the Pennsylvania Dutch culture. The Distelfink design was inspired by the thistle seed eating gold finch. The other elements of the sign include the heart and tulips, which represent love and faith.

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Mighty Oak Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:23:14 +0000

This sign is displayed to bring strength, good health and longevity.

The four multicolored oak leaves sprouting from the center symbolize the strength in both the body and mind, as well as longevity. The seasons of life (spring, summer, fall and winter) are represented by the four colors of the oak leaves. The outer scalloped border is meant to bring smooth sailing throughout your life.

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Love, Marriage & Happiness Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:17:26 +0000

This sign is displayed as a symbol of love and happiness in a marriage.

The two Distelfinks show their love and devotion through their warm embrace. A single heart is featured to represent the their love for one another. The tulip provides the faith that their love will go on forever. The ring of rain drops surrounding them is a shower of bounty bestowed on them. Makes a unique and meaningful gift for newlyweds.

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Love & Romance Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:10:25 +0000

This sign is displayed to express love and romance in a relationship.

This colorful sign has a classic look with its geometric style. The large rosette at is center is a symbol of good luck in the Pennsylvania Dutch culture. It provides luck and success in love The hearts enclosed in an unending scalloped border bring enchantment and happiness.

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Irish Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:01:26 +0000

This sign is displayed to bestow the luck of the Irish.

The design is centered the around the Irish symbol for good luck, the shamrock. It features two Irish Distelfinks which add double good luck to the sign. The trio of tulips represent hope faith and charity. The outer scalloped border is meant to bring smooth sailing throughout your life.

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8 Pointed Star Abundance Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:54:55 +0000

This sign is displayed to offer abundance and goodwill to everyone.

This design features a smaller star nested inside a larger star. The larger star is surrounded by alternating tulips and wheat sheaves. Goodwill and abundance are brought by the stars and wheat. The tulips bring faith and trust in mankind.

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Double Distelfink Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:22:21 +0000

This sign is displayed to add double good luck and happiness.

The original Double Distelfink. The Distelfink is the symbol of good luck and happiness in the Pennsylvania Dutch culture. The Distelfink design was inspired by the thistle seed eating gold finch. This design is much like the single Distelfink but with double the blessing of good luck for the extra hard times. The heart brings love and the set of three tulips bring faith, hope, and charity. The scalloped ring ensures smooth sailing through the sea of life.

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Double Bird Wilkum Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:05:56 +0000

This sign is displayed as a symbol of love and happiness in a marriage.

This design consists of two Distelfinks facing one another to bring happiness and good fortune to you. The heart and tulips finish the design by adding love and hope to the greeting. This sign makes a wonderful addition to the entrance of your home.

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Bless This House Hex Sign

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:56:49 +0000

This design displayed to bless the entire house and all those that occupy it.

The main feature of this sign is the blessing located at its center. The blessing is pictured in a red heart shaped frame.
The lettering is styled after early German calligraphy tying it to its historical German influences. The center heart framed blessing
is topped with a tulips and distelfinks that bring happiness and good fortune to the entire family as well as the home.

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Daddy Hex Sign

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:45:06 +0000

This hex sign is displayed to ensure that you will experience good luck throughout the entire year.

The Daddy hex sign features rosettes radiating out from the center. The rosette is a significant symbol of good luck in the Pennsylvania Dutch culture. The outer 12 petal arrangement brings luck for each of the 12 months of the year. The inner 12 petal rosette design is there to provide additional luck for those times when you need it most.

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