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What’s it cost to produce this basic cut-and-roll 4×8 sign?
May 10th, 2024 by David ShowalterHere’s a fairly simple, straightforward sign, but it does the job. I think there’s more to it than what first meets the eye,… Read More
A ribbon may be just what that layout needs
May 3rd, 2024 by Dan MikaA ribbon or banner is one way to add the illusion of depth to an otherwise flat composition. It’s been a favorite tool… Read More
Retro vehicle graphics sell
April 27th, 2024 by signcraftWe’ve been fortunate to have established a nice niche with the retro branding work we do for clients all over the country (and… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this vehicle lettering?
April 19th, 2024 by Mark FairNot long ago, one of my regular real estate customers called up and told me she wanted to replace and update the graphics… Read More
A-frames make a great add-on sale
April 12th, 2024 by signcraftSigns are the best advertising value going, and smart sign shops look for every chance to help their client get the advertising they… Read More
Layout principles set your signs apart
April 5th, 2024 by Bob BehounekWay too many signs produced today fall into a category best described as monotonous. If we look up the word in the dictionary,… Read More
Design & Price: Van lettering
March 29th, 2024 by signcraftFor every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Scale your graphics for the viewing distance
March 23rd, 2024 by Joe McKernanOne of the reasons many people come to our shop for a sign is that they like our painted and/or sculpted pictorials. An… Read More
Proper shading brings lettering to the forefront
March 15th, 2024 by Dan AntonelliI’m often amazed at certain uses of drop shadows that I see on logos and lettering jobs. So many seem to miss the… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this monument sign?
March 8th, 2024 by Cody ReichThe great football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.”… Read More
Five sign layout pitfalls to avoid
March 1st, 2024 by John HodginsEvery sign maker knows there’s room for improvement in his or her layout skills. Learning the art of creative, effective sign layout is… Read More
What’s it cost to produce these trailer graphics?
February 23rd, 2024 by Mark YearwoodHave you ever had one of those big trucks or trailers pull up in front of the shop, and you wanted to run… Read More
