Put the real thing on their sign
In the days before most everyone could read, the sign maker’s task usually included adding an image to a sign that represented what… Read More
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Signs from a Thai paradise
About 20 years ago, Rob Cooper went rock climbing on the island of Koh Tao, Thailand. He never came back. The lifestyle of… Read More
Hand-lettered signs bring a restaurant interior to life
Beautiful hand-painted signs—like good food—are uniquely appealing because they’re handmade. There’s something that just “feels good” about them that connects with those who… Read More
Cover photo: Drywall Crack Attack – RT Signs
If a logo includes a graphic, you’ll usually find it above or beside the main copy. But one cool way to surprise the… Read More
Tuck the graphic in a letter
That made for a catchy headline, but it really should say “Put the graphic in the letter.” Rather than using a separate image… Read More
Design & Price: Pickup door lettering
In every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Cover photo: The Fabric Center – Ray and Rose Grossi
What is it about a wall sign that makes us look twice? Maybe that it’s big or unexpected or “How did someone paint… Read More
Tips & Tricks: Tile small signs when outsourcing digital printing
It’s tempting to just upload files for several small decals to be print and cut, then specify that you want 4 or 10… Read More
Cover photo: CK Weed Control – Mark Yearwood
“Do you really need a graphic with the lettering?” answers that question in a big way. This sign by Mark Yearwood, Yearwood Design… Read More
Cover photo – Keystone Dirt Works – Braun Bleamer
Red trucks sure look great—but it sure can be hard to find colors that work well on red. It takes very light or… Read More
Profile: Mike Maslink
For over four decades, Mike Maslink has been providing signs, graphic design and promotional products to businesses in and around St. Catharines, Ontario,… Read More
Cover photo: DeCloet Farms – Randy Howe
“We all think sometimes how it would be great to be in a market where there was a big demand for high-end signage,”… Read More
Cover photo: Saranac Lake – Laura Walker
Being a sign maker in a tourist area means that many customers are a little more concerned about their image. That means the… Read More
Make yard signs pay off for your clients
Yard signs are a natural attention-getter. Standing in a yard or along the street, they can be a powerful mini-billboard. They may tap… Read More
More before-and-afters from Rob Cooper
When it’s time to redo a sign, it’s a great opportunity to make it more effective. Rob Cooper, Koh Tao, Thailand, has repainted… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-4-ft. banner
In every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Cover photo: Pearce Jewelers – Peter Poanessa
When Peter Poanessa showed how he fabricates great-looking but lightweight sign structures in “The Keene System: Fabricating strong, lightweight sign structures”, he opened… Read More
A blast from the past: Vintage sign shop photos
If you’re like us here at SignCraft, a photo of a sign shop or a sign painter at work from years ago always… Read More
Cover photo: The Party Store – Bob Behounek
Electric signs require a bigger budget, so design is even more important if the client wants maximum value for their money. When… Read More
Cover photo: Andrews Auto Body – Brian Schofield
What’s that arriving at your shop? Another white F-150? Another white Sprinter van? Most of the trucks and vans that get used commercially… Read More
