Shop Trucks
We’d like to see your shop vehicles! Send us a photo of your shop truck today at signcraft@signcraft. com or to SignCraft, P.O…. Read More
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A tale of two striping projects
About two years ago, Craig Shornak called to say he had a rat rod that he wanted striped. It was a 1934 Chevy… Read More
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
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
