Adding a large format printer? Ramp up your Photoshop skills
Considering purchasing a large format printer? There are a lot of manufacturers and models to choose from. You’ll surely make an informed decision…. Read More
Articles
The ones that got away
Most of us do a lot of signs that are what I call “professional.” It’s a clean, legible design that delivers the message… Read More
Design & Price: 32-sq.-ft. freestanding sign
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
My dimensional sign making roots
Sign makers I meet often comment about how they would love to do the kind of work we do in our shop instead… Read More
From Blanded to Branded: Don’t blend in. Stand out.
About nine months ago, an HVAC contractor in Jacksonville, Florida, reached out to us to discuss the idea of renaming and rebranding his… Read More
What’s it cost to letter this semi cab?
Materials: 6 sq. ft. of Dark Green Oracal 751 vinyl film: $12 Application tape: $3 Miscellaneous supplies: $2 Total materials: $17 Labor: Design/sales:… Read More
Design Clinic: Revamping the pet salon sign
Getting a call to step in and “spruce up a fading sign” can be a daunting task to say the least. How many… Read More
Profile: Bob Bjorkquist
Shop name: Bob’s Signs Shop size: 1200 sq. ft. Age: 56 Staff: Three plus BobGraphics equipment: 2-by-3-ft. Laguna IQ Pro CNC router 30-in…. Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-16-ft. storefront sign
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
Letters
Greg Preheim: 1945 – 2018 Greg Preheim of Greg Signs & Murals, Irene, South Dakota, died November 20, 2018 of lymphoma. He and,… Read More
Redgie Adams
Shop name: Adams Signs Shop size: 2600 sq. ft. Age: 69 Staff: Redgie Adams and Jon Moore Graphics equipment: MultiCam CNC router Roland… Read More
Shop Trucks
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
Step-by-step: Traditional airbrushed lettering
Jersey-style truck lettering, with its gradient blends, custom-designed lettering and chrome effects, has much of its roots in race car lettering and rock-and-roll… Read More
Sign panels and substrates at work
Sourcelist: substrates Aluminum composite material/ACM 3A Composites USA Grimco Laminators Inc. Mitsubishi Plastic Composites Nudo Products Inc. United Industries Engraving materials Duets by… Read More
Tips & Tricks
Bond Styrofoam with Great Stuff foam sealant We often make interior signs, displays and props from extruded polystyrene foam, often called Styrofoam. We… Read More
Tom Bowen
Shop name: Plainfield Signs Shop size: 2400 sq. ft. Age: 62 Staff: Three plus Tom and Sue Graphics equipment: Roland SP540 printer/cutter Roland… Read More
Using swatches, patterns and tiles in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Do you ever wish to add a texture or pattern to letters or graphics? Maybe you’ve never really needed them, but with a… Read More
Creating a theme and a package for an ice cream parlor
We have an extremely fun job currently in progress in our shop. A regular client of ours recently asked us to work up… Read More
Effective design creates a powerful first impression
Recently, a new restaurant opened up near my office. It had been vacant for almost ten years, and people were very excited for… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this 12-by-16 entrance sign?
Materials: 4 sheets 2-in. HDU board: $1600 CNC cutting/routing: $660 1-in. PVC board: $240 2X6 pressure-treated stock: $150 Paint: $100 Hardware and miscellaneous… Read More
