Profile: Ron Kim
Shop name: Signworks Shop size: 4000 sq. ft. Staff: 9 Age: 68 Graphics equipment: Gerber Sabre router Mimaki JV3-160S printer Mimaki cutter ArtCam… Read More
Articles
Stripes & Graphics: “Hot Rod Jen” Thomas
Some kids grow up around ballfields or horses. Others grow up on a lake or on a farm. Jennifer Thomas grew up around… Read More
Tips & Tricks
Custom signs as gifts Do you like to make cool 3D signs, hand lettered or faux vintage signs? If you’re not already marketing… Read More
Adding a CNC router
A CNC router has become an essential tool in many sign shops—cutting, drilling and carving projects of all sizes. Because they’re so versatile,… 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
Design & Price: Graphics for a 16-ft. trailer
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 Trucks
Read this article and many more like it with a membership to SignCraft.Already a SignCraft.com Member? Click here to log in.- or -Join… Read More
I don’t have time right now…
Professional salespeople are given one task in life: Sell their company’s products or services. They apply all their skills, education, experience and research… Read More
Put Photoshop’s Threshold Tool to work
If you own Photoshop, any version, you already have the tool that is a hidden gem for many sign designers! The Threshold Tool… Read More
Glazes work magic on 3D graphics
Last issue we showed several name plaques we have created for the participants of our workshops through the years. While they were a… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this 30-by-60-in. entry sign?
Materials: One sheet of ¾-in. PVC board … $173 One sheet of ½-in. PVC board … $129 2-by-4-ft. of 1-in. HDU board …… Read More
Design Clinic: Sign faces for an auto repair shop
Tenant signs on directories can be a challenge, no doubt. Often there is a lot of visual competition on a directory, and clutter… Read More
A professional, well-organized shop pays off
On the About Us page of the Brushstrokes Signs & Awnings website, www. brushstrokesigns.ca, there’s a heading that says “First Impressions Count!” Owners… 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
Tips & Tricks
Add age or texture to your vector sign design in Photoshop Want to age or add texture effects to your vector design in… Read More
Design & Price: Window graphics
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
Shrinking banner prices Dear SignCraft, I participated in your banner survey [see the Online Exclusive article, Take a Look at What Others Charge… Read More
Profile: Dan Seese
Shop name: Dan Seese Studios Shop size: 550 sq. ft. Age: 64 Graphics equipment: Graphtec plotter FlexiSign software Online: www.danseesestudios.com I started doing… Read More
Stripes & Graphics: Michael Hall
Michael Hall grew up around cars. His dad had a hot rod and took Michael with him to race tracks. His dad was… Read More
Seven steps to succeeding at vehicle wraps
There’s no doubt about it. Well-executed vehicle wraps pack a lot of potential for high-impact advertising. They are also potentially quite profitable for… Read More
