Celebrating 50 years of the Letterheads
It began as seven young sign painters getting together to share what they were learning and to swap ideas in Denver in the… Read More
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Cover photo: Steakout Saloon – Dan Seese
Dan Seese, Dan Seese Studios, Fort Collins, Colorado Looking for a quick idea for that next layout? It could be waiting for you… Read More
Put the power of 3D to work
Affordable CNC routers have given sign shops one of the most affordable production tools to help them compete in today’s graphics market. CNC… Read More
7 sign fonts with a classic look
So often, the right font makes the difference between a lively, appealing sign layout and the “just-another-sign look.” At the same time, going… Read More
Cover photo: Trustworthy Fire Safety – Phillip Newell
Designing cool signs—make that “effective cool signs”—has always been the draw for Phillip Newell. He’s spent the last 20-plus years creating signs and… Read More
Putting it together: Reimer Honey Farm monument sign
There are plenty of great ideas in the photos of outstanding signs on SignCraft.com. But what about the back story: How did the… Read More
Cover photo: Red Oaks – David Hassan
Not every sign advertises a business, announces a sale or tells folks where to park. Some are nameplates for a residence, be it… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-8-ft. sign on aluminum composite panel
In every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
7 cool layout tricks to try this summer
If you’re like most creative sign people, you’re always on the lookout for layout ideas, cool letter styles and interesting color combinations. Web… Read More
Cover photo: Coffee Shop Closed – Lane Walker
Lane Walker [Solo Signs, Reno, Nevada] lettered this showcard decades ago, but it’s a classic example of the beauty of simplicity—a one-color sign… Read More
Cover photo: Ireland Orchards – Mike Barber & Gary Wheeler
One way to create a unified design is to let the elements bump or overlap each other. Sometimes it is simply the tail… Read More
Cover photo: Sairee Cottage Diving – Rob Cooper
Transparencies can be an easy way to sneak a logo or graphic into a sign without adding too much clutter—fish or coral for… Read More
Putting it together: Ruiz Trucking
There are loads of great ideas in the photos of outstanding signs on SignCraft.com. But what about the back story: How did the… Read More
Cover photo: Villages of Mill Bayou – Joe Paffoon
One way to increase the mass and overall visual impression of a sign is to mount it on columns instead of posts. A… Read More
A systems approach to your sign business pays off
Many, if not most, sign people find their way into the industry from an interest in the creative side of sign making. While… Read More
Cover photo: Prairie Memorials – RT Signs
The code words for this are “negative space.” It refers to the space around each letter, each word, each message group and the… Read More
Design & Price: Wrap for an 18-ft. ski boat
In every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Cover photo: Alpine Coachworks – Rob Cooper
When Rob Cooper left Miami for his native New Zealand (and ultimately to Thailand) around 2000, he had to travel light. One of… Read More
Cover photo: Navajo Cement – Bob Behounek
One of the tools Bob Behounek uses in his great-looking sign designs is the color wheel. It’s essential to a good understanding of… Read More
Cover photo: Robert Frost Footwear – Bruce Janssen
3D letters can add a lot to a sign, but a carved graphic or better yet, an actual sculpture, can really make a… Read More
