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I moved from California to Europe (Is that vague enough? Hey, I could’ve said, “from the Western western hemisphere to Eastern western hemisphere!”)… Read More

If you look at photos of cities and towns from 100 years ago, there are always plenty of signs on the old buildings…. Read More

SignCraft back issues for free, 2022 Sign Expo registration information, Mike Meyer’s Hand Lettering Workshop schedule, New Year’s Eve signage and a cool… Read More

When they opened Lines & Letters Designs 38 years ago, Brian Schofield and Karin Levin decided they wanted to avoid one of the… Read More

It’s not hard to find examples of ineffective signs that don’t provide the best value for the sign customer. You can set your… Read More

Shop name: Bordi Designs Shop size: 450 sq. ft. plus the inside office area Age: 53 Graphics equipment: ShopBot Desktop Max CNC router… Read More

Once upon a time, circuses ruled the entertainment world. They were exotic, exciting and extravagant—especially when it came to graphics and signage. Detailed… Read More

A logo on the wall of a lobby or waiting area can create a very professional appearance and further reinforce the company’s brand…. Read More

Sign making is serious business—at least most of the time. But every once in a while, a job arrives that is anything but… Read More

A hard rubber brayer is the easiest way to paint the raised letters on a sandblasted or router carved sign. Before, it would… Read More

As clear coats on vehicles became more impervious and lead was removed from lettering enamel, many sign painters began to experience problems with… Read More

Lane Walker [Solo Signs, Reno, Nevada] does plenty of semi-truck doors. His years in the business have earned him a reputation among area… Read More

When SignCraft spoke with Bill Kirnec last week, he was getting ready to start lettering and pinstriping another new wrecker for Sandy’s Towing… Read More

There’s something cool about a sign that projects from the wall, not hanging from a bracket but somehow attached to the wall on… Read More

Check out this creative sign work by SignCraft’s readers! We’re always interested in seeing your work or photos of great-looking signs you’ve seen…. Read More

Digging a little deeper into the results of our recent reader survey on hourly shop rates provides some interesting insights into how shops… Read More

Car dealerships depend on marketing and promotions to bring buyers in, and signs are a very affordable way to do that. Compared to… Read More

With the opening of a new all-season road in Canada’s Northwest Territories we again got the call for a suitable sign. The road… Read More

Every sign need not stand on its own two legs—sometimes one is enough. A single post can make an effective mounting that adds… Read More

Weathered wood posts and panels provide a great contrast against smooth letters and faces. RT Signs Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada, uses this contrast in… Read More