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What’s it cost to produce this 4-by-4-ft. sign?
September 20th, 2021 by Gord ColenuttThis was exactly the sort of project I was looking for after SignCraft asked me to put this article together. I wanted to… Read More
Avoid these 10 common sign layout pitfalls
September 11th, 2021 by Mike JacksonDesigners and sign makers who have been in the business long enough can easily recognize work done by newcomers. Why? Either the newbies… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-16-ft. plywood sign
September 4th, 2021 by signcraftIn every print issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign… Read More
Putting shades, shadows and outlines to work
August 27th, 2021 by signcraftBack in sign painting days the most common way to add some extra appeal to a letter was to add a shade or… Read More
Reuse their logo or create a new brand?
August 20th, 2021 by Dan AntonelliAs designers, we’re often asked to create new logos based on a client’s existing logo. Oftentimes, the logo has not previously been designed… Read More
What’s it cost to produce the graphics for this enclosed trailer?
August 13th, 2021 by Chris LoveladyMaterials Vinyl and application tape: $606 Digital printing: $115 Total: $720 Labor Design: 3 hrs. 15 min. Cut and mask film: 2 hrs…. Read More
Convert a photo into an Illustration
August 6th, 2021 by Chris LoveladyThere are so many companies out there selling clip art that the sheer number of images seems overwhelming. But for me, it never… Read More
Step-by-step: Complex sign with a tight deadline
July 30th, 2021 by Mike JacksonThis project contains a mixture of basic skills and tools, along with a little help from another sign company and some of today’s… Read More
Overcoming the “I Don’t Need a Logo” syndrome
July 23rd, 2021 by Dan AntonelliOne of the changes I’ve seen in my business as I’ve transitioned from a sign company to a full service graphic design agency… Read More
What’s it cost to make this 24-sq.-ft. sign?
July 16th, 2021 by Mike JacksonMaterials (excluding markup) 4-by-8-ft-by-3⁄4-in. overlaid plywood: $80 Five foam roller covers: $5 Edge sealer: $2 Latex paint for back: $8 Block-out primer: $15… Read More
Design & Price: Graphics for an enclosed trailer
July 9th, 2021 by signcraftIn every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Step-by-step: Restore a wood sign
July 2nd, 2021 by signcraftSooner or later, it’s necessary to refinish a quality-built wood sign—to sand and repaint it. Other cases call for more extensive woodwork and… Read More
