Cathy Krommenhoek
Shop name: Old School Signs Shop size: 2800 sq. ft. Staff: One part-time Graphics equipment: Roland VersaCamm SP-300V printer/cutter Roland Camm-1Pro cutter Online:… Read More
Articles
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
Designer at work: Doug Downey
When Doug Downey told us he’d like to see an article series where a sign designer shared what resources he or she depended… Read More
Laser at work: Laser graphics at Skywatch Signs
Bob Stephens added his laser about three years ago. It quickly found its way into his workflow and let him expand his capabilities…. Read More
Letters
2017 Chicago Brushmasters Charity Auction Dear SignCraft, This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Brushmasters Charity Auction, held in conjunction with… Read More
Choosing paints and finishes
Source list: Paints and finishes 1Shot Paints: Lettering and bulletin enamels, background finishes, specialty finishes www.1shot.com Akzo Nobel: Base coat/clear coat paint… 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
Stripes & Graphics: Alex Olivera
Like more than one high-school student, Alex Olivera was drawn to pinstriping as a result of his interest in both cars and art…. Read More
Tips & Tricks
Letters inside a window may not require a permit These 12-in.-tall foam cutout letters popped out at me as I drove by. And… 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
Bob is back!
If you’ve been with SignCraft for a while, you’ll remember the great cartoons by Bob Parsons, a sign painter from Anchorage, Alaska. Bob’s… Read More
A sign system for a historic plantation project
Every once in a while in the sign business, you get to be involved in a project that’s a lot of fun. When… Read More
Rules rule!
One of the graphic tools I use often in my sign layouts is the simple horizontal rule. It’s amazing how many times a… Read More
Try a solution-based approach to sales
Say you get sick and go to the doctor. Which one would you choose to heal your health problem: The one who tells… Read More
Photoshop technique: Blend If
I’ve read comments suggesting the “Blend If” tool in Photoshop is one of the Top Ten techniques all designers should master. You might… Read More
10 tricks for better layouts
Like every sign designer, I’ve learned a lot of things over the years that have really helped me improve my designs. Besides making… Read More
Themed projects are easier to build in-house
For many years we built the bulk of our projects on site. Most theme park projects are large, and being built primarily of… Read More
What does it cost to produce this freestanding sign?
Materials: Planks and posts: $200 Two 30-by-84-by-3/8-in. steel faces: $300 PVC letters: $150 Total materials: $650 Labor: Design and prep file: 1 hour… Read More
Design Clinic: 4-by-8 sign for a pet hospital
It’s not very often these days that a client walks into the shop, looking for a repaint on an existing sign. That’s what… Read More
Follow-up: Bert Quimby
Shop name: Bert Graphix Shop size: 2000 sq. ft. Age: 58 First featured in SignCraft: November/December 1987 Online: www.bertgraphix.com Facebook: Bert Graphix You… Read More
