Is the background going to waste?
Most of the time, sign designers focus on the lettering and possibly a graphic for a sign design. The letters might get outlined,… Read More
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CNC routers deliver head-turning signage
Sourcelist These companies offer products for CNC sign production and reach sign pros through SignCraft: CNC equipment AXYZ www.axyz.com Gerber Scientific Products www.gspinc.com… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-12-ft. banner
In every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Designer at work: Sean Beauchamp
Southpaw Studios is one of those combination design studio/sign shop/ unique fabrication shops. It was born as a sign shop focused on painted… Read More
From engraved plaques to cut steel signage, lasers do it all
Having a laser in your shop almost always means a broad range of work—from cell phone cases and key fobs to signage. Customers… Read More
Letters
An oil can guitar for a sign painter Dear SignCraft, I made three oil can guitars for an impromptu band that we put… Read More
Mike and Jay Szczoczarz
When you open a sign business, you may imagine or wonder if your son or daughter might someday work with you and eventually… Read More
Shop Trucks
Send us a photo of your shop truck today at signcraft@signcraft.com or to SignCraft, P.O. Box 60031, Fort Myers, FL 33906. Read this… Read More
Stripes & Graphics: Hone your skills on helmets
Racecar helmets, goalie masks, lacrosse helmets, helmets for skydivers— pinstripers get to do them all. A helmet is a small and challenging canvas:… Read More
Tips & Tricks
Design bundles are a good buy I have been buying design bundles from DesignCuts.com fairly often in the past year or so. Each… Read More
Signs We’ve Seen
We’d like to see your work! …or photos of signs you’ve seen. Email them today to signcraft@signcraft.com or mail to SignCraft, PO Box… Read More
Add a layer, up the value
Suppose there was one production technique that you could use to add 35% or more to the value of a sign. The same… Read More
Give ’em a sticker and sell more signs
Here’s an easy-to-use tip that Rich Dombey of Rich Designs Inc. shared with SignCraft years ago. We’ve heard from many readers who have… Read More
6 tips for success with architectural letters
Sourcelist: Architectural letters ARK Ramos: www.arkramos.com Gemini Sign Products: www.geminisignproducts.com Metal Arts: www.mtlarts.com Steel Arts: www.steelartco.com When longevity and durability matter, architectural letters… Read More
Profile: Barry Robertson
Shop name: Robertson Signs Shop size: 500 sq. ft. Staff: 3 Age: 34 Graphics equipment: Easysign software Two Graphtek plotters Online: www.robertson-signs.co.uk Today… Read More
Design & Price: Wall-mounted 3-D sign
In every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Lasers lead to new markets
Most of the market for laser-engraved and laser-cut graphics didn’t exist before the laser. It simply wasn’t possible to cut with such precision,… Read More
Letters
Ted Maddock For over 60 years, Ted Maddock produced creative signs in the San Jose, California, area. He was first featured in SignCraft… Read More
Profile: Robert Lusk
Shop name: Old Town Sign Co. Shop size: 750 sq. ft. Staff: up to 4 at times Age: 49 Graphics equipment: Mimaki printer… Read More
Shop Trucks
Send us a photo of your shop truck today at signcraft@signcraft.com or to SignCraft, P.O. Box 60031, Fort Myers, FL 33906. Read this… Read More
