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Bob shows us how a visit to the school guidance counselor reveals a life-changing career opportunity for a young man in this month’s… Read More

I often produce shields and emblems for fire chief vehicles. I use a process that lets me produce them in the shop and… Read More

While getting to the finish line of any project is always rewarding, the process itself is always rather enjoyable as well. The idea… Read More

In this first video feature on SignCraft.com, Mike Jackson takes you step-by-step through the process of using Photoshop functions that let you use… Read More

Two of the most difficult things about owning your own sign shop is how to determine your true shop costs and handle pricing…. Read More

Long before I began my apprenticeship in the sign industry, visual communications were seen all over town. I’m sure most were hand-painted. They… Read More

As many of you know, SignCraft Magazine was born in our 1500-sq.-foot commercial sign shop in Fort Myers, Florida, in 1980. The plan… Read More

Terry Wells’ passing, mural pricing, very basic signage Thanks for the messages and calls We have received loads of messages and calls since… Read More

About three years ago, I sent some photos to my good friend Lane Walker of Solo Signs in Reno, Nevada. I got a… Read More

Shop size: 680 sq. ft. Age: 61 Graphics equipment: FlexiSign Pro software Adobe Creative Suite Affinity Designer 24-in. Roland CAMM-1 cutter Epson Stylus… Read More

Shop name: Art-FX Shop size: 8000 sq. ft. Staff: 3 full-time, 2 part-time Age: 38 Graphics equipment: HP latex 365 digital printer Royal… Read More

Before the Internet made it easy to see signs from all over the country—and the world—sign design often developed regional styles. Chicago’s painted… Read More

Send us a photo of your shop truck today at signcraft@signcraft.com or to SignCraft, P.O. Box 60031, Fort Myers, FL 33906. Read this… Read More

We’d like to see your work!…or photos of signs you’ve seen. Email them today to signcraft@signcraft.com or mail to SignCraft, PO Box 60031,… Read More

Have a tip to share? Be a part of SignCraft! Share your favorite shortcuts, gadgets used in your shop and other time-savers. Email… Read More

The world of pinstriping and vehicle graphics has had its share of pioneers—those who developed a style or technique that seemed to become… Read More

41 years ago this month we sent a letter to 1000 sign shops about our plans to publish a magazine for sign painters… Read More

How did you find your pinstriping style? Is it based on the old Von Dutch traditional pinstriping? Is it based on the style… Read More

There is seldom a day I use Photoshop that I don’t take advantage of the many “Scrubby sliders” scattered throughout the program. They… Read More