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Fabricate signs from aluminum composite material
January 14th, 2022 by Jim DuttonAfter I read Curt Nelson’s article, “Step-by-step: Building monument cabinet signs,” in the May/June 2010 issue, I began experimenting with aluminum composite material… Read More
Hidden hardware keeps this installation a secret
January 7th, 2022 by Chris LoveladyWhile working on a large sandblasted sign for a local restaurant, I kept trying to think of an easy, unobtrusive way to assemble… Read More
Handling linear layouts
December 31st, 2021 by Bob BehounekBack in the mid-1960s, my travels in and around the greater Chicago area were a source of inspiration and amazement. Right in the… Read More
Making application of large cut vinyl graphics easier
December 23rd, 2021 by Randy BrunetteIn What’s it cost to letter this box truck, I went through the time, materials and major steps of lettering a box truck…. Read More
What’s it cost to letter this box truck?
December 15th, 2021 by Randy BrunetteVehicle lettering makes up a good deal of my business, and most of it is on vans and pickups. Occasionally, though, I’ll do… Read More
Putting color theory into practice
December 9th, 2021 by Tim PetersonSelecting colors in our work can be a great challenge. It doesn’t need to be intimidating, though. Every designer must be aware of… Read More
Using acrylic latex paint for sign finishes
December 3rd, 2021 by Gary AndersonOne of the biggest changes in our shop in the last ten years is the exclusive use of water-based acrylic house paint for… Read More
Choose the font that suits the message
November 30th, 2021 by Doug DowneyChoosing type with the proper font weight—bold, medium or light—is important for controlling in what order a sign’s message gets read. We discussed… Read More
Design & Price: Graphics for a small fleet of dump trucks
November 19th, 2021 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
What’s it cost to produce this partial vehicle wrap?
November 12th, 2021 by Rich HailstoneMaterials: Film, laminate and ink: $455 Cut vinyl and premask: $43 Total: $498 Labor: Set up and panel artwork: 1 hour Production: 5… Read More
Logo design: Who is your target audience?
November 1st, 2021 by Dan AntonelliAs logo designers, we’re often asked to balance the perceived requirements or design parameters of the business owner with the needs of their… Read More
Step-by-step: Building monument cabinet signs
October 29th, 2021 by signcraftHave you ever had a customer who wanted more than a 4-by-8-ft. plywood sign mounted to a couple posts, but didn’t have the… Read More
