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Flat graphic? Add texture with Gorilla Glue
August 1st, 2019 by signcraftTexture always adds appeal to a sign design. It creates contrast to the otherwise flat surfaces of the sign, and contrast catches the… Read More
Great-looking interior signs the easy way
July 17th, 2019 by signcraftLike many shops, Dennis Stanworth, Stanworth Signs, often gets requests for interior signs. Since these signs are seen at arm’s length, he wanted… Read More
Install a sign on two posts the easy way
June 25th, 2019 by signcraftInstalling a sign that is mounted on two posts is a fairly routine project in the sign world. Being able to do that… Read More
Put a little curve on it
June 7th, 2019 by signcraftYou see a lot of flat signs, and you see a fair amount of 3D signs with flat layers—but you don’t see very… Read More
Get great design ideas on your phone every day
May 23rd, 2019 by signcraftOne thing you never have enough of in the sign business is fresh ideas and design inspiration. You’re constantly pressed to come up… Read More
Fix a cutter that doesn’t cut graphics completely
April 23rd, 2019 by signcraftIt’s really frustrating to start weeding a contour cut print/lam job only to find that some of the cuts are incomplete because the… Read More
Download this helpful sales tool
April 8th, 2019 by signcraftEven when you make them every day, it’s easy to overlook some of the potential sign needs of your customers. Dan Mika created… Read More
6 ways to get control of your business
March 8th, 2019 by signcraftThere have been a lot of great articles in SignCraft over the years—helpful pointers on design, color, techniques and more. Many veteran sign… Read More
Build this portable easel and storage unit
February 21st, 2019 by signcraftOne thing that few sign shops have enough of is workspace. Kris Connors at Custom Sculpture & Sign Co. found that two of… Read More
Put the power of layers to work
February 6th, 2019 by signcraftThe world of signs, it seems, is mostly flat. Printed graphics can do a lot to simulate dimension, but still nothing beats the… Read More
Six reasons to trust your sign designer
January 9th, 2019 by signcraftThis space usually features ideas for creative sign makers, but this time it’s about how to cash in on the great value that… Read More
A proven way to boost your profits
December 14th, 2018 by signcraftThirty years ago, Mike Jackson wrote an article called Price your work on three levels for easier sales for SignCraft. Those two pages… Read More
