The ULTIMATE Craft‑Booth Tent Sign Bracket – Lightweight, Laser‑Cut & Crowd‑Stopping!
Why Your Craft‑Show Booth Needs a Tent Sign Bracket
If you’ve ever watched shoppers stroll past your pop‑up canopy without noticing you, you already know: eye‑level branding is everything. A crisp, hanging sign that swings out from the tent leg grabs attention fast, keeps traffic flowing, and instantly separates you from the sea of EZ‑Ups down the row.
But most DIY brackets are either:
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heavy, trip‑hazard metal
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over‑priced premade solutions
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flimsy 3D‑prints that snap after one windy weekend
So we designed a laser‑cut, MDF‑based bracket system that’s:
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Lightweight but strong – double‑layer ¼″ MDF equals ½″ rigidity without steel weight
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Modular & tool‑free – reusable zip ties attach in seconds
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Desktop‑laser friendly – scale the file down for 12″ bed machines
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Customizable – 12 template shapes (plus blank SVG) let you match any brand vibe
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Weather‑resistant – finished in Foxy Hues Midnight Bandit exterior acrylic & UV‑printed graphics
🎥 Watch the full build on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/R3xOLmn7UwE
Materials & Tools We Used
| Item | Why We Love It | Buy / Learn More |
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| ¼″ Light‑Color MDF – SwiftBox Laser Co. | Cuts “like butter,” minimal char, perfect for layering | Find it in the MDF Sample Pack automatically included in select Foxy Hues paint orders! |
| AEON NOVA‑14 CO₂ Laser | 400 W of precision for one‑pass cuts | See all our lasers → Stuff We Use page |
| Adobe Illustrator | Quick path‑finder, exact tab math, live zoom Q&As each month in our Master Tier | Join our Patreon classes |
| Starbond Thick CA Glue | Fast, gap‑filling, sands clean | K&G Store / Amazon list |
| Foxy Hues Outdoor Craft Paint – Midnight Bandit Mask | Built‑in primer, UV protection, self‑sealing; no clear‑coat needed | Shop Foxy Hues |
| LogoJet UV‑90 Printer | Double‑sided, full‑color round sign in minutes | Watch our UV‑DTF deep‑dive |
| Reusable Zip Ties | Tool‑free installs & tear‑down | Stuff We Use page |
Step‑by‑Step Build Guide
1. Retire the Over‑Engineered Monster
We yeeted last year’s 15 lb wooden contraption (the one that impaled anyone in a five‑mile radius 😂). Lighter + simpler was the mission.
2. Sketch & Slice in Illustrator
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16″ circle = logo backer size
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Offset 0.48″ tabs to fit a double layer of ¼″ MDF
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Slot‑and‑tab geometry unites with Pathfinder > Unite for clean SVGs
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Corner zip‑tie notches stop the sign from swinging in the wind
⬇️ Grab the free Tent‑Bracket SVG bundle (12 styles + blank) in our shop: https://www.kandgmakeit.com/products/tent‑sign‑bracket‑svg
3. Laser Time! — Cut, Cut, Repeat
We ran two copies of each bracket on ¼″ MDF, mirrored burn marks inward, and glued them back‑to‑back. The result: ½″ structural strength with zero plywood glue‑void drama.
4. Dry‑Fit & Tent Testing
We slapped prototypes on:
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A standard Easy‑Up
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Our shade‑overhang “summer” tent
Reusable zip ties let us slide the bracket to the sweet spot—tall enough to clear 5′‑11.75″ Garrett’s noggin, low enough to sit beneath the canopy valance.
5. Paint Like a Pro
Two thin coats of Midnight Bandit gave us a deep‑black matte that bonds straight to raw MDF—no primer, no peel.
6. Print, Peel & Reveal
LogoJet UV‑90 hammered out a perfectly registered, double‑sided 16″ round print. Zero extra weight, zero weather worries.
7. Final Assembly & Field‑Ready Fit
Velcro one‑wrap straps = 60‑second install. Tug, twist, done. This bracket + sign weighed under 3 lbs total—easy to wagon‑haul, zero impalement risk.
Design Gallery – Pick Your Style
| Style | Hero Shot |
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| Scroll Elegance |  |
| Modern Art‑Deco |  |
| Victorian Flair |  |
(All twelve styles included in the download file!)
FAQ – Solve Your Tent‑Sign Problems
How do I attach the bracket to my canopy?
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Line the flat back plate flush with the tent leg.
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Feed two reusable zip ties through the built‑in slots & around the pole.
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Cinch tight—no tools, no screws, no damage to the frame.
Will this bracket work on a tabletop craft tent or indoor market stall?
Absolutely! Swap zip ties for ⅜″ bolts + wing nuts through our pre‑cut holes and clamp to pipe&‑drape uprights or wooden displays.
Can I cut this file on a Glowforge, OMTech Polar, or xTool S1?
Yes—resize the SVG to hold a 12″ round sign and use ⅛″ or ¼″ material. All slots scale proportionally; we included a thickness‑calculator sheet in the download.
What’s the best paint for outdoor MDF signs?
We swear by Foxy Hues Outdoor Craft Paint: self‑sealing, UV‑resistant, mildew‑blocking, and comes in 34 farm‑fresh colors (Midnight Bandit is our go‑to black).
Ready to Make Yours?
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🎁 Download the FREE bracket bundle → https://www.kandgmakeit.com/products/tent‑sign‑bracket‑svg
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🛒 Shop Foxy Hues paints & laser‑cut blanks → https://www.kandgmakeit.com/collections/foxy‑hues
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✂️ Need help with Illustrator? Join our live Design for Laser Crafters Zoom classes (Made It & Master tiers) → https://www.patreon.com/kandgmakeit
Catch us LIVE every Tuesday at 7 PM EST on YouTube for **Test Cut Tuesday—**where we stress‑test new laser projects, answer your questions in real time, and sneak‑peek next week’s SVG drops.
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