Design & Price: Double-faced 3D hanging sign
In every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they... Read More
When it comes to long-lasting advertising, an effective, appealing sign is hard to beat. Compare it to the longevity of other types of... Read More We did this sign for a local family dairy farm. They provided the copy and said they wanted a picture of one of... Read More I continually hear sign people lamenting about how bad the wrap market is in terms of the work being put out on the... Read More Summer has arrived, and as I wheel past the typical strip malls I see plenty of signs similar to this example: A fascia... Read More In a world where there are loads of generic things—from hamburgers to graphics—there are still plenty of customers who value custom graphics. For... 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 CNC routers are a common production tool in more and more sign shops. Cutout letters, sign faces, 3D carving—all these and more are... Read More 
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Signs of Bozeman: Main Street
Bozeman, Montana, has been a top destination for travelers seeking outdoor adventure and solace for decades. Besides making every “Best Outdoor Town to... Read More
Bob Whelan’s unique gold leaf burling technique
Engine turning, or burling, gold leaf, is a popular traditional technique for enhancing surface, gold leaf, particularly on vehicles. It’s especially common on... Read More
Cover photo: Paisans – Bob Behounek
Beautiful hand-painted signs—like good food—are uniquely appealing because they’re handmade. There’s something that just “feels good” about hand-painted signs and graphics and it... Read More
Lettering vintage trucks
If you do hand lettering, you’re going to get requests to letter vintage trucks. Many car collectors prefer the authentic of real hand... Read More
Cover Photo: Tattoo Bar & Restaurant – Rob Cooper
When it’s time to redo a sign, it’s a great opportunity to make it more effective. Rob Cooper, Koh Tao, Thailand, has repainted... Read More
Cover Photo: American Bud Beer – Mark Casey
Once upon a time, most beer was brewed locally—much like today’s microbreweries—rather than by big mega-breweries. Those breweries of yesteryear had unique names... Read More
Time-tested tips for succeeding in the sign business
Ray and Rose Grossi of Midwest Signworks in Morris, IL, have been established in their market for over 40 years. Early in that... Read More
Cover photo: Star Transport – Brian Schofield
There’s much more going on in emblem-style graphics than a lot of airbrush work. Brian Schofield says that one of his secrets of... Read More
