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By anyone’s standards, Rob Cooper serves a unique market. His studio is on the island of Koh Tao, Thailand—a two-hour boat trip from… Read More

We have several of these shop-built storage units for roll goods throughout our shop, including one directly behind our digital printer. We have… Read More

Getting the old vinyl off a signboard or vehicle is only half the story. Removing the adhesive can be more of an issue…. Read More

In years past, many artists found their way into the sign business because painting signs was a practical application of their art and… Read More

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

Before we begin, it is important that I first give my definition of a sign: At our shop, we define a sign as… Read More

The Showcards Book by Mike Meyer Here’s the latest book from Sam Roberts and the folks at Better Letters: A collection of full-color… Read More

Twenty-two years after he was first featured in the in the November/December 1999 issue of SignCraft, Tim Peterson is still turning out beautiful,… Read More

Most storefronts are a blank canvas for graphics. There is seldom very much remarkable or eye-catching about the big glass windows and entry… Read More

Braun Bleamer [Jet Signs, Palmerton, Pennsylvania] learned to work with color choices for red vehicles in his early days of lettering racecars. You… Read More

If you ask Doc Guthrie what he thinks is the most common error on sign layouts, he shoots back “improper emphasis” without hesitation…. Read More

One of the classic combinations of traditional techniques and materials is gold leaf on a black smalts background. The brilliance and sheen of… Read More

Growing up I would watch and sometimes help my father paint signs on days when he was off duty as a fireman. After… Read More

I started painting signs in 1974. Through the years the two things that gave me the most joy when I opened the mail… 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. Send… Read More

Shop name: Prickle Patch SignsShop size: 1500 sq. ft.Age: 71 Graphics equipment: Roland VS540 printer/cutter Emtak2R laminator Roland GS24 plotter The brush box… Read More

One of the things I really love about the sign game is the sheer variety of projects you can become involved in. One… Read More

So you’ve got a few sign design projects waiting for you, and you’re looking for fresh ways to make them interesting and appealing…. Read More

Most of those passing by a sign today are so distracted by things both moving and still that it leaves little time for… Read More

When a graphic designer produces a logo, there is often little thought given to how it will work on sign formats. But that… Read More