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Laser at work: Engrave almost anything

Source list: Laser engraving/ cutting equipment Acsys Laser: www.acsyslaser.com Epilog Laser: www.epiloglaser.com Gravograph: www.gravograph.com Trotec Laser: www.troteclaser.com Universal Laser Systems: www.ulsinc.com Vision Engravers:… Read More

Signs We’ve Seen

More creative sign work from SignCraft’s readers Read this article and many more like it with a membership to SignCraft.Already a SignCraft.com Member?… Read More

Make post covers the easy way

In the previous Online Exclusive article we showed some interesting variations on post covers and how they can dramatically improve the impression that… Read More

Four easy ways to make mountings pay off

So you’re working away on a design for a great-looking sign. Naturally, most of the attention goes into the layout of the sign… Read More

Laser at work: Lobby graphics

More and more businesses are realizing that interior graphics can be as effective for building their brand as exterior graphics. When customers enter… Read More

Letters

Sell signs as custom made products Dear SignCraft, The recent survey on how we price our work [for the survey results, visit SignCraft.com… Read More

Profile: Paul Finn

Shop name: Paul Finn Design & Display Shop size: 5000 sq. ft. on the first floor; 11,000 sq. ft. total Staff: 9 Age:… Read More

Profile: Ron Kim

Shop name: Signworks Shop size: 4000 sq. ft. Staff: 9 Age: 68 Graphics equipment: Gerber Sabre router Mimaki JV3-160S printer Mimaki cutter ArtCam… Read More

Stripes & Graphics: “Hot Rod Jen” Thomas

Some kids grow up around ballfields or horses. Others grow up on a lake or on a farm. Jennifer Thomas grew up around… Read More

Tips & Tricks

Custom signs as gifts Do you like to make cool 3D signs, hand lettered or faux vintage signs? If you’re not already marketing… 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

Adding a CNC router

A CNC router has become an essential tool in many sign shops—cutting, drilling and carving projects of all sizes. Because they’re so versatile,… Read More

Design & Price: Graphics for a 16-ft. trailer

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

Shop Trucks

Read this article and many more like it with a membership to SignCraft.Already a SignCraft.com Member? Click here to log in.- or -Join… Read More

It’s hard to beat a sign for value

When it comes to long-lasting advertising, a well-made sign is hard to beat. Compare it to the longevity of other types of ads…. Read More

6 easy ways to set your layouts apart

Storm: Dan Seese, Dan Seese Studios, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado

It should be easy to make signs that stand out from the crowd, right? Not really. All sorts of things get in the… Read More

Here’s how others price their signs

Last week we asked Trade Secrets readers to help us out with a survey to find out how sign shop owners price their… Read More

A professional, well-organized shop pays off

On the About Us page of the Brushstrokes Signs & Awnings website, www. brushstrokesigns.ca, there’s a heading that says “First Impressions Count!” Owners… 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… Read More

Tips & Tricks

Add age or texture to your vector sign design in Photoshop    Want to age or add texture effects to your vector design in… Read More