8 design ideas you can put to work today
The pressures of a busy work day don’t always lend themselves to coming up with new design ideas. It’s easy to get into… Read More
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Profile: Brent and Judy Grenfell
Shop name: Dana Signs, Redmond, Oregon MC Smith Signs, Bend, Oregon Shop size: Dana Signs: 3600 sq. ft. MC Smith Signs: 4500 sq…. Read More
Cathy Krommenhoek
Shop name: Old School Signs Shop size: 2800 sq. ft. Staff: One part-time Graphics equipment: Roland VersaCamm SP-300V printer/cutter Roland Camm-1Pro cutter Online:… Read More
Design & Price: 32-sq.-ft. freestanding 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
Designer at work: Doug Downey
When Doug Downey told us he’d like to see an article series where a sign designer shared what resources he or she depended… Read More
Laser at work: Laser graphics at Skywatch Signs
Bob Stephens added his laser about three years ago. It quickly found its way into his workflow and let him expand his capabilities…. Read More
Letters
2017 Chicago Brushmasters Charity Auction Dear SignCraft, This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Brushmasters Charity Auction, held in conjunction with… Read More
Choosing paints and finishes
Source list: Paints and finishes 1Shot Paints: Lettering and bulletin enamels, background finishes, specialty finishes www.1shot.com Akzo Nobel: Base coat/clear coat paint… 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: Alex Olivera
Like more than one high-school student, Alex Olivera was drawn to pinstriping as a result of his interest in both cars and art…. Read More
A sign system for a historic plantation project
Every once in a while in the sign business, you get to be involved in a project that’s a lot of fun. When… Read More
Tips & Tricks
Letters inside a window may not require a permit These 12-in.-tall foam cutout letters popped out at me as I drove by. And… 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
Bob is back!
If you’ve been with SignCraft for a while, you’ll remember the great cartoons by Bob Parsons, a sign painter from Anchorage, Alaska. Bob’s… Read More
Take a video tour of two sign shops
Do you like dropping in another sign maker’s shop and getting a quick tour? Here’s your chance to take a quick video tour… Read More
Here’s what a 3-by-16 storefront sign sells for
Time for a quick estimate: What would you charge for a 3-by-16-ft. storefront sign on aluminum composite material like this one? We’ll show… Read More
Follow-up: Bert Quimby
Shop name: Bert Graphix Shop size: 2000 sq. ft. Age: 58 First featured in SignCraft: November/December 1987 Online: www.bertgraphix.com Facebook: Bert Graphix You… Read More
Follow-up: Brian Schofield
Shop name: Lines & Letters Designs Shop size: 2250 sq. ft. Staff: 2 Age: 57 First featured in SignCraft: July/August 1990 Graphics equipment:… Read More
Follow-up: Brian Stoddard
Shop name: NW Signs Shop size: 17,000 sq. ft. Staff: 12 Age: 48 First featured in SignCraft: May/June 2006 Online: www.nwsigns.com In most… Read More
Design & Price: 3-by-16-ft. storefront 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
