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Affordable CNC routers have given sign shops one of the most affordable production tools to help them compete in today’s graphics market. CNC... Read More
When the snow finally melted in late spring, most of the local trucks had been washed clean of road grit. All of a... Read More In every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they... Read More For the past 20 years, our shop vehicles have always been our main form of advertising and a showcase for the type of... Read More Presenting your completed work is such a big part of how you market your shop. Making the photos of your signs look their... Read More Moving vehicles are everywhere. Some are on the street; some are on a race track. When it comes to graphics, I feel there... Read More Many, if not most, sign people find their way into the industry from an interest in the creative side of sign making. While... Read More In every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they... Read More 
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Cover photo: Trustworthy Fire Safety – Phillip Newell
Designing cool signs—make that “effective cool signs”—has always been the draw for Phillip Newell. He’s spent the last 20-plus years creating signs and... Read More
7 sign fonts with a classic look
So often, the right font makes the difference between a lively, appealing sign layout and the “just-another-sign look.” At the same time, going... Read More
Cover photo: Red Oaks – David Hassan
Not every sign advertises a business, announces a sale or tells folks where to park. Some are nameplates for a residence, be it... Read More
Putting it together: Reimer Honey Farm monument sign
There are plenty of great ideas in the photos of outstanding signs on SignCraft.com. But what about the back story: How did the... Read More
Cover photo: Coffee Shop Closed – Lane Walker
Lane Walker [Solo Signs, Reno, Nevada] lettered this showcard decades ago, but it’s a classic example of the beauty of simplicity—a one-color sign... Read More
7 cool layout tricks to try this summer
If you’re like most creative sign people, you’re always on the lookout for layout ideas, cool letter styles and interesting color combinations. Web... Read More
Letterheads: Catch the Fever!
Most people catch the “Letterheads Spirit” following their first meeting—especially following one of the big meets. Exposure to Letterheads can be a life-changing... Read More
Cover photo: Ireland Orchards – Mike Barber & Gary Wheeler
One way to create a unified design is to let the elements bump or overlap each other. Sometimes it is simply the tail... Read More
