Design Clinic: Storefront 4-by-8
Not so long, when we talked about “classic signs” we meant something unique and special. But the project for this Design Clinic is… Read More
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What’s it cost to produce this freestanding sign?
Materials: Sign: Two partial 4-by-8-ft. sheets of 6mm aluminum composite material: $270 31 sq. ft. 3551 Oracal film with 290 Oracal laminate: $245… Read More
Cool lines for a cool bike
“There’s nothing like having the best pinstriper in the world for a dad,” says Derek Hanson, who is the service manager at Cycleworks… Read More
Closing the sale
No matter what you sell, be it cigars, signs, water hoses or whatever, successful salespeople ask for the order. Sign makers are no… Read More
Phil Swain
Shop name:Fine Signs Shop size: 3600 sq. ft. Age: 59 Graphics equipment: Roland Soljet Pro 4 XR-640 printer Mutoh SC-550 cutter Sign Lab,… Read More
Using WordPress for a basic website
The “blog” (short for a Web log) has been commonplace on the Internet for many years. Typically, bloggers set up their blog site,… Read More
Jim Jackson
Shop name:Artcraft Sign Co. Shop size: 14,000 sq. ft. Age: 50 Graphics equipment: Paper and pencil! AXYZ 4000 4×8-ft. CNC router MacBook Pro… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-8 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
Phase one of a mini golf attraction
Almost five years ago a fellow from Trinidad disembarked from a cruise ship in Vancouver, British Columbia, flagged a taxi, jumped in and… Read More
What’s old is new again
Building brands is always a fun, but very challenging exercise. We are blessed with clients who often give us a lot of creative… Read More
“What kind of signs do you make?”
It’s a question we are frequently asked. I’m sure you’ve heard it, too. Another popular variation of it is, “What exactly is it… Read More
Flat signs can deliver a dimensional look
Usually when a customer comes into the shop, it’s because they’ve seen some of my dimensional work out in the field and they… Read More
Design Clinic: Storefront sign
As I travel around town, my hope of finding signage that creates interest and intrigue is dwindling. The overall lack of design leaves… Read More
20 years, 20 tips
Twenty years ago I officially registered my business, opened a business checking account, bought some paint and a plotter, and started my company…. Read More
Beyond the routine magnetic sign
Magnetic signs, like any vehicle lettering, can be powerful advertising for a small business. Likewise, they can also be generic identification that lets… Read More
Jay Dugan of Radical Design Group
Every sign designer, every graphic designer, seems to remember what it was that inspired them to get into visual communication. For Jay Dugan,… Read More
Laser at work: Cutting flat acrylic graphics
Besides being capable of doing very detailed engraving on almost any surface, lasers can be used to cut graphics from several substrates. For… Read More
Have you upgraded to Adobe Creative Cloud?
Adobe announced their Creative Cloud option in the fall of 2011. It replaced the traditional model of buying a perpetual license to software… Read More
Matt Cover of Cover Custom Sign
One of the most effective and lowest cost forms of advertising is the window splash. Bold colors, eye-catching illustrations and punchy letterstyles can… Read More
7 steps to a successful sign sales presentation
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