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How to Make
Banners are cheap, easy and fun to make. They can be made from bedsheets, shower curtains or paper, depending on the durability that you want and where you wish to hang them. The banner can include both pictures, as well as a message. Before you begin making the banners, you may want to brainstorm what message you want to have on it. This will save you time so that when banner-making day comes, you can focus on actually making them and not have to figure out what you want to write.If you are making the banner indoors, you will want to have some rags, a cleaning bucket and a drop cloth or plastic covering for the floor. Some of the mess can be avoided if you have a place outside where you can work, but with these materials it can be perfectly safe to make a banner indoors.
There are three main ways to add your message and pictures to the banner:
- Paint Brushes- This approach requires more time and skill, but the homemade look is worth it if it is going to be used again and again or in an important place where looks count. Make sure to buy water-based paint (versus oil-based). Ease of cleaning is the main advantage, although it is also better for the environment (cleaning doesn't require harsh substances).
- Spray Paint/Stencils- This method looks more professional and works best with fewer/larger words. It is also beneficial when mass producing banners. Remember to buy stencils of at least two sizes (for the heading and message).
- Markers- This method works best with small banners and small words.
Just make sure to only use permanent markers, or else they will run and
ruin your banner during the first rain.
Where to Hang
- Colleges- Most colleges have banner spaces for student organizations' use. These spaces are scheduled through the office of student activities (or whatever serves that purpose at your college). Locate the person who schedules banners. Give them the name of your organization or find a social or environmental organization's permision to use their name. Also, before you make the banner, check on the size requirements.
- Home- Hang on porches, between windows, between trees on wires, or free standing in your front yard!
- Events- Concerts, speeches, conferences, and sporting events are perfect high profile locations. The trick is getting permission, which is easiest to obtain at events related to Ishmael (which is nearly any cause).
- Roadside- Hang on old semi trailors, barns, or fences, but get permission first. We do not condone unauthorized use of banners. Also, keep the sayings short and sweet, you only have three second to portray the message!
What to Say
Obviously, what you choose to write on your banner is key and will make the difference between whether it catches someone's attention or not, as well as whether it will get them curious about Ishmael or not. As marketers know well, the right word or color can grab a reader's eye, while a slightly different message can leave them completely uninterested. To make sure your banner grabs attention, the Friends of Ishmael Society offers some promotional tips to get you thinking about what type of message will really work.It may help to add your group's website, ReadIshmael.com or the Ishmael Community website (http://www.ishmael.com) to your banner. This will give potential readers a place to go if they want more information, but aren't willing to buy the book yet. It also will mean that people who see the sign and have already read the book know how to reach you and other Ishmael readers to get involved.
Some examples of messages that could be used are shown below.
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FUZZY MATH
Class a $/semester
(customize to your college)
Class b $/semester Average college debt - $18,000 Job Market – Busted Finding out why you feel cheated: PRICELESS Read ISHMAEL by Daniel Quinn www.ReadIshmael.com |
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Average Law Degree $
Average Medical Degree $ Average Business Degree $ Finding out why we are pushed into empty careers we despise: PRICELESS Read ISHMAEL by Daniel Quinn www.ReadIshmael.com |
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IT'S NOT WORKING!
Read ISHMAEL by Daniel Quinn www.ReadIshmael.com |
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WHAT BOOK...
READ ISHMAEL by Daniel Quinn www.ReadIshmael.com |
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Creating A Culture In Which Our Children Aren't Dying To Escape
Our Anti-Drug! Read ISHMAEL by Daniel Quinn www.ReadIshmael.com |
Can you think of other sayings? Post them here for everyone to use.
Picture of Existing Banners
HOPE FOR THE WORLD banner , made by the Western Washington University Ishmael Club
WHAT BOOK banner , made by the Detroit Ishmael Leavers
ITS NOT WORKING banner , made by the Detroit Ishmael Leavers
E-mail us if you want to borrow either of the Detroit group's banners. Mention where you intend to hang it and how long you need it.
Sharing Banners
One of the nice things about banners is that they never have to go to waste. Once you have used your banners, other local Ishmael groups can get in touch and borrow them to use at their events. Meanwhile, if you would like to try a different banner, you can borrow one from them. This is a great way to promote sharing between the groups.Post pictures of your banner here and let other Ishmael readers see what you've created! Please send your contact info, as well, so that other readers can contact you if they'd like to borrow one of your banners.
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