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Check out this creative sign work by SignCraft’s readers. We’re always interested in seeing your work or photos of great-looking signs you’ve seen. Send… Read More

Shop name: Prickle Patch SignsShop size: 1500 sq. ft.Age: 71 Graphics equipment: Roland VS540 printer/cutter Emtak2R laminator Roland GS24 plotter The brush box… Read More

So you’ve got a few sign design projects waiting for you, and you’re looking for fresh ways to make them interesting and appealing…. Read More

“When I was first featured in SignCraft,” says Ray Sauder [Raynbow Signs, Palmerton, Ontario, Canada], “I mentioned the signpainter who dug an old… Read More

The most profitable skill a sign maker can possess is to be able to create effective, appealing layouts—quickly. That’s where understanding the principles… Read More

Shop Name: Dobell Sign Co.Location: Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaAges: Chris is 48, Stu is 43. Online: www.dobellsignco.com Instagram: @dobellsignco Facebook: dobellsignco In the… Read More

Check out this creative sign work by SignCraft’s readers. We’re always interested in seeing your work or photos of great-looking signs you’ve seen…. Read More

Ever been guilty of the “Faux double coat?” By the looks of Bob Parsons’ [Bob Parsons/Artist, Anchorage, AK] latest cartoon, that went badly… Read More

I just read Brad Getter’s excellent article on vinyl removal. Vinyl may be quicker to put on than paint, but getting it off—oy… Read More

Often sign makers are called on for projects that are a little outside the realm of general commercial sign work—like giant Oreo cookies… Read More

Shop name: Laura’s Custom Artworks Shop size: 2500 sq. ft. Graphics equipment: Gerber Omega design software Gerber GSX cutter Roland SG-300 printer Gerber… Read More

For most people, a tailgate is a way to keep things from falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. For Bill… Read More

When cleaning a vehicle, I start by washing the graphics area with auto windshield cleaner, which will not freeze, with a half-cup of… Read More

It’s always tough to try to change someone’s design, even if you know it’s terrible. I’m not a designer, but I’ve owned a… Read More

I’ve removed a lot of vinyl film over the years and can speak to the fact that it is not a pleasant task…. Read More

Color is a critical factor in pinstriping, and it can be hard for some customers to express what color they like and don’t… Read More

Shop name: Purifeyed Branding & Design City: Davison, Michigan Graphics equipment: 49-in. Gerber Odyssey cutter Gerber HS 15 cutter Gerber Edge 2 printer… Read More

Ever wish you could wring a little more ink out of those ink cartridges in your large format printer? Redgie Adams and Jon… Read More