Chris Lovelady

What’s it cost to produce this freestanding sign?

This historic building went through an extensive remodel before the new owners contacted us about a sign. The building was originally a single-family… Read More

Tips & Tricks: Slice up graphics for easier application

Whenever we have to apply a long line of vinyl lettering—across a 4-by-8-ft. panel or long banner, for instance—we’ve learned that the application… Read More

Hide those fasteners for a cleaner installation

If you don’t like the look of screw heads or other fasteners peppering a sign face, try this simple technique we often use… Read More

Step-by-step: Using computer-cut masks for glass gilding

Like many sign makers, Chris Lovelady did gold leaf lettering on glass using traditional methods—patterns, japan colors and brown quills. That process delivered… Read More

What’s it cost to produce this way-finding sign?

One of the hardest-working types of signs is the everyday way-finding sign that guides people through a building or around a campus. They… Read More

Hidden hardware keeps this installation a secret

While working on a large sandblasted sign for a local restaurant, I kept trying to think of an easy, unobtrusive way to assemble… Read More