Cover photo: Trustworthy Fire Safety – Phillip Newell
June 22nd, 2025 by signcraftDesigning cool signs—make that “effective cool signs”—has always been the draw for Phillip Newell. He’s spent the last 20-plus years creating signs and… Read More
7 sign fonts with a classic look
June 23rd, 2025 by signcraftSo often, the right font makes the difference between a lively, appealing sign layout and the “just-another-sign look.” At the same time, going… Read More
Cover photo: Red Oaks – David Hassan
June 15th, 2025 by signcraftNot every sign advertises a business, announces a sale or tells folks where to park. Some are nameplates for a residence, be it… Read More
Putting it together: Reimer Honey Farm monument sign
June 16th, 2025 by signcraftThere are plenty of great ideas in the photos of outstanding signs on SignCraft.com. But what about the back story: How did the… Read More
Cover photo: Coffee Shop Closed – Lane Walker
June 8th, 2025 by signcraftLane Walker [Solo Signs, Reno, Nevada] lettered this showcard decades ago, but it’s a classic example of the beauty of simplicity—a one-color sign… Read More
7 cool layout tricks to try this summer
June 9th, 2025 by signcraftIf you’re like most creative sign people, you’re always on the lookout for layout ideas, cool letter styles and interesting color combinations. Web… Read More
Letterheads: Catch the Fever!
June 2nd, 2025 by Mike JacksonMost people catch the “Letterheads Spirit” following their first meeting—especially following one of the big meets. Exposure to Letterheads can be a life-changing… Read More
Cover photo: Ireland Orchards – Mike Barber & Gary Wheeler
June 1st, 2025 by signcraftOne way to create a unified design is to let the elements bump or overlap each other. Sometimes it is simply the tail… Read More
Cover photo: Sairee Cottage Diving – Rob Cooper
May 25th, 2025 by signcraftTransparencies can be an easy way to sneak a logo or graphic into a sign without adding too much clutter—fish or coral for… Read More
Shop tip: A cutting table that lasts for years
May 26th, 2025 by Charles AyashMy shop is small, and space is at an absolute premium. Over my decades in the business, I’ve learned that the worktable is… Read More
Cover photo: Villages of Mill Bayou – Joe Paffoon
May 19th, 2025 by signcraftOne way to increase the mass and overall visual impression of a sign is to mount it on columns instead of posts. A… Read More
Putting it together: Ruiz Trucking
May 19th, 2025 by signcraftThere are loads of great ideas in the photos of outstanding signs on SignCraft.com. But what about the back story: How did the… Read More
