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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

Shop name: Laura’s Custom Artworks Shop size: 2500 sq. ft. Graphics equipment: Gerber Omega design software Gerber GSX cutter Roland SG-300 printer Gerber… Read More

For most people, a tailgate is a way to keep things from falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. For Bill… Read More

Many businesses need a large sign—a big storefront sign or monument sign. A 3-D sign face mounted on posts or bolted to the… Read More

When cleaning a vehicle, I start by washing the graphics area with auto windshield cleaner, which will not freeze, with a half-cup of… Read More

It’s always tough to try to change someone’s design, even if you know it’s terrible. I’m not a designer, but I’ve owned a… Read More

I’ve removed a lot of vinyl film over the years and can speak to the fact that it is not a pleasant task…. Read More

Color is a critical factor in pinstriping, and it can be hard for some customers to express what color they like and don’t… Read More

Creating clean readable signage is more than a matter of merely typing out the text and hoping the general public finds time to… Read More

Shop name: Purifeyed Branding & Design City: Davison, Michigan Graphics equipment: 49-in. Gerber Odyssey cutter Gerber HS 15 cutter Gerber Edge 2 printer… Read More

This February, at age 50, I found myself faced with a serious health issue. I learned I needed double bypass surgery for my… Read More