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Once upon a time, when hand-crafted things were the rule and not the exception, craftspeople seemed to understand what it was going to… Read More

These companies offer products for CNC sign production and reach sign pros through SignCraft: CNC equipment AXYZ www.axyz.com CAMaster Industries www.camaster.com Gerber Scientific… Read More

Many projects can seem to take a long time in our shop, but a recently completed job holds the all-time record! They say… 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

Over 40 years ago, Karen Souza started creating a market for her brand of vehicle lettering in and around the small town of… Read More

Shop name: Lunsford Sign Works Shop size: 5000 sq. ft. Staff: Joel and Janette Lunsford Age: 46 Graphics equipment: Multicam 5 x 10… Read More

Bill Riedel 1928–2018 Bill Riedel, the “de facto grandfather” of the Walldogs, and the owner of Riedel Sign Co. (Little Ferry, New Jersey)… Read More

Shop name: Suncity Signs & Graphics Shop size: 2100 sq. ft. Staff: 3 full-time, 2 part-time Age: 34 Graphics equipment: Roland VS 640i,… 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… Read More

Get a good deal on a Wacom tablet One of the handiest tools for a sign designer is a Wacom digitizing tablet. If… Read More

More than likely, you have a large inventory of clipart you’ve purchased over the years. But, there’s a catch. The more you buy,… Read More

Another of the tasks a laser cutter/engraver excels at is cutting heat transfer stencils for sportswear graphics. The laser’s ability to cut extremely… Read More

As designers, we share a responsibility in making sure we have a basic understanding of the laws surrounding the creation of artwork and… Read More

Materials: Substrate: $19.33 Cast metallic gold vinyl (4 ft. x 15 in.): $5.71 Cast white vinyl (4 ft. x 15 in.): $5.01 Removable… Read More

If a small business owner needs a new truck and wants to make a good deal on one, it’s probably going to be… Read More

The best laid plans sometimes do not work out well when art and artists are involved. One group specializes in one type of… Read More

Shop name: Chuck Peterson Designs Shop size: 600 sq. ft. Age: 64 Graphics equipment: Gerber Signmaker IVB Gerber Edge printer Gerber Omega software… 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: Knightworks Design Shop size: 2900 sq. ft. Staff: 3 Age: 60 Graphics equipment: Roland True-Vis printer/cutter Online: www.knightworks.ca Don and his… Read More