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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

We have been using acrylic latex water-based paints for all of our HDU signs for about the past 20 years. We use a… Read More

“When I was first featured in SignCraft,” says Ray Sauder [Raynbow Signs, Palmerton, Ontario, Canada], “I mentioned the signpainter who dug an old… Read More

The most profitable skill a sign maker can possess is to be able to create effective, appealing layouts—quickly. That’s where understanding the principles… Read More

Shop Name: Dobell Sign Co.Location: Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaAges: Chris is 48, Stu is 43. Online: www.dobellsignco.com Instagram: @dobellsignco Facebook: dobellsignco In the… Read More

In our book, a sign is anything that draws attention to our customer’s business, products or service. An obvious place to start is… 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

Ever been guilty of the “Faux double coat?” By the looks of Bob Parsons’ [Bob Parsons/Artist, Anchorage, AK] latest cartoon, that went badly… Read More

When you work in a small town, you don’t get many opportunities to make those signs that we all consider “masterpieces.” Port Dover,… Read More

I just read Brad Getter’s excellent article on vinyl removal. Vinyl may be quicker to put on than paint, but getting it off—oy… Read More

Often sign makers are called on for projects that are a little outside the realm of general commercial sign work—like giant Oreo cookies… Read More