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One of the most popular sections of the very early issues of SignCraft was the “Before and After” articles of George Seelander. It… Read More

For decades, sign makers used a simple tool called a pounce wheel to make perforated patterns. Those patterns were used to help with… Read More

A SignCraft reader recently asked about faux finishing, which is something we employ on almost every sign that leaves our shop—albeit not necessarily… Read More

We’ve always focused on a more brand-centric approach to wrap design, with the brands themselves playing such a large role in the wrap…. Read More

Materials: Two 6-by-6-in. 8-ft. PT posts: $30 Eight 8-ft. 2-by-8-in. PT: $60 Four 8-ft. 2-by-6-in. PT: $25 Eight 8-ft. 2-by-4-in. PT: $25 18… Read More

Sign, sign—everywhere a sign, as the song goes! On any daily journey, you are sure to be exposed to loads of sign-related messages… Read More

In every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More

Shop name: Nazareth Sign Company Shop size: 360 sq. ft. Age: 47 Graphics equipment: Jaguar 48 48-in. cutter Online: On Facebook as Nazareth… Read More

Get a lift Dear SignCraft, Not long ago I got a call to hand letter an old truck that had been restored. The… 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

Back in 1997, John Hannukaine literally wrote the book on pinstriping with his Pinstriping and Vehicle Graphics, published by SignCraft. In 120 pages… Read More

Sourcelist: substrates Acrylic sheet Plaskolite Aluminum composite material/ACM 3A Composites USA Grimco Laminators Inc. Mitsubishi Plastic Composites Nudo Products Inc. United Industries Engraving… Read More

Shop name: All Signs & Graphics Shop size: 2500 sq. ft. Age: 58 Graphics equipment: Mimaki CJV print/cut Roland Vp-540 Gerber plotter Gerber… 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

Layer Effects are always at your fingertips. They are some of Photoshop’s most powerful, fun and creative tools. Layer Effects are easy to… Read More

Almost every job in my shop starts with a pencil sketch, if only a rough thumbnail drawing—even though it is likely to be… Read More

We are definitely heading into a time of uncertainty. Putting aside the health concerns and the potential effects of the virus that is… Read More

If I lay my cards on the table, the last several weeks certainly have been quite a rollercoaster, as I’m sure it’s been… Read More

Materials: .080 3003-H14 aluminum: $138.45 3M 3430 EGP reflective vinyl 16 mils thickness: $43.04 Oracal cast vinyl Series 951: $41.21 RTape 4075 RLA… Read More

How often do we see signage around town that falls short and doesn’t quite fit the bill? Unlike other less visible trades our… Read More