Design Clinic: Banner makeover
How many banners do we see strung up between two posts these days? They seem to be everywhere. Crumpled, leaning to one side… Read More
Articles
Design & Price: Box truck lettering
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
Designer at work: Rich Dombey
Rich Dombey shifted his focus to truck lettering years ago—designing logos and vehicle graphics for service businesses like landscapers, contractors and towing companies…. Read More
Essential tools for sign makers
One of the ways you can add to your bottom line without raising your prices is to boost your efficiency. It’s the old… Read More
Hank Pryor
Shop name: Kingdom Productions Shop size: 12,100 sq. ft. Staff: 16 Age: 59 Graphics equipment: AXYZ 5-by-12 CNC router PlasmaCAM CNC Plasma Cutter… Read More
Jake Flurer
Shop name: Jake Lettering & Design Shop size: 1200 sq. ft. Staff: Jake and Janet Flurer Age: 58 Graphics equipment: Roland TruVIS VG-540… Read More
The laser makes short-run POP displays practical
“I know that some sign people find a niche for their laser work then more or less stay there,” says Mike Duran, Insight… 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… Read More
Signs We’ve Seen
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
Letters
Robert Lee Dear SignCraft, In August, I lost a good friend and mentor, Bob Lee. I met Bob over 37 years ago when… Read More
Tips & Tricks
Search for layout ideas on stock photo sites The world of sign design moves closer to the world of graphic design every day…. Read More
6 steps to better pinstriping designs
What really makes a good design in pinstriping? Have you ever tried to break it down and see why certain designs work better… Read More
Branding for local businesses vs. corporate ID
TJ Maxx just had their grand opening here in Jackson Hole. The parking lot was overflowing and the store was packed. The signs… Read More
5 steps that make Photoshop lettering effects easy
I do most of my sign layouts for printed graphics in Photoshop—it’s a very powerful tool for sign makers. One of the main… Read More
A sign maker’s dream
Imagine a project where the first thing on the agenda are the signs. This is before the business is named, before the buildings… Read More
Finding work beyond your neighborhood
The biggest challenge most sign companies have today is trying to be competitive in a tough competitive landscape, which is enabling more and… Read More
What’s it cost to replace the 4-by-8-ft. faces on this monument?
Materials: 4 sheets of 3/4-in. PVC board: $800 Aluminum frame and hardware: $350 Paint and misc.: $150 Total materials: $1300 Labor: Design/sales: 1… Read More
Design Clinic: Cargo van
Cargo van graphics always seem to catch my eye. They give you a big canvas to work with, and plenty of room to… Read More
CNC routers deliver head-turning signage
Sourcelist These companies offer products for CNC sign production and reach sign pros through SignCraft: CNC equipment AXYZ www.axyz.com Gerber Scientific Products www.gspinc.com… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-12-ft. banner
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
