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What’s it cost to produce this double-faced 4-by-8-ft. sign?
November 23rd, 2022 by David ShowalterEvery once in a while, I mail a color postcard to local businesses showing a recent sign project and reminding them that we’re… Read More
Accessing a font’s alternate characters
November 12th, 2022 by Mike JacksonChristopher Latham Sholes invented the first practical typewriter in the late 1860s. While slightly different, today’s computer keyboards were modeled after that same… Read More
Rethinking fleet graphics: Variety helps reinforce the message
November 4th, 2022 by Dan AntonelliThe “rules” of fleet lettering are pretty consistent for most business: You have a fleet of vehicles; they should all look identical. Generally,… Read More
It’s design that sets your shop apart
October 21st, 2022 by Raymond ChapmanAll sign craftspeople have access to the same basic equipment and materials. With a signature we can suddenly have our own business, complete… Read More
Make those CNC carved graphics look even better
September 23rd, 2022 by René GirouxSome people are always on the lookout for ways to improve their products, productivity and image. I like to think of myself as… Read More
Don’t let poor kerning wreck your layout
September 16th, 2022 by Mike JacksonSelect the Text tool, click somewhere on the page to set to location, then type away. Resize the type to fit the space… Read More
Design & Price: 2-by-16 ft. overlaid plywood sign
September 14th, 2022 by signcraftIn every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Use contrast to keep outlines and shadows under control
September 9th, 2022 by George PerkinsEarly in my career I did a lot of racecar work, mostly dirt track cars. My goal was to have the car show… Read More
Back to basics: Keep your logos clean and simple
September 2nd, 2022 by Dan AntonelliWith so many easy-to-use filters and special effects now available, it’s easy to get carried away with adding all sorts of bells and… Read More
Let’s focus on design
August 26th, 2022 by Bob BehounekNo matter how many signs we design, paint, vinylize or produce in some form or another, the number of design possibilities before us… Read More
Using bitmaps to create reliefs for CNC routing
August 21st, 2022 by René GirouxWhat is relief? To me, relief is like three-dimensional color. Just as you can add color to a line art layout to make… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this 3-D sign?
August 12th, 2022 by Duncan WilkieWe had worked with this architectural firm on a major government project, both at the design phase and throughout production and installation. Meanwhile,… Read More
