Cover photo: Prairie Memorials – RT Signs
May 11th, 2025 by signcraftThe code words for this are “negative space.” It refers to the space around each letter, each word, each message group and the… Read More
A short course in creating blackboard art
May 12th, 2025 by Cheryl McLeanI never dreamt of being a signwriter, but ever since watching my grandfather forming beautiful letters with pen and ink, I have loved… Read More
Cover photo: Alpine Coachworks – Rob Cooper
May 4th, 2025 by signcraftWhen Rob Cooper left Miami for his native New Zealand (and ultimately to Thailand) around 2000, he had to travel light. One of… Read More
Putting it together: Art’s Painting yard sign
May 5th, 2025 by Randy HoweOne of the greatest country music artists of all time, and one of my favorites, is Alan Jackson. He says of himself, “I’m… Read More
Cover photo: Navajo Cement – Bob Behounek
April 27th, 2025 by signcraftOne of the tools Bob Behounek uses in his great-looking sign designs is the color wheel. It’s essential to a good understanding of… Read More
Tales from my early days in the sign business
April 28th, 2025 by Matt CoverAhhh, the “Good ol’ days” B.C. (before computer)…. Who doesn’t remember them with fondness… or at least a small tear (from laughter) in… Read More
Cover photo: Robert Frost Footwear – Bruce Janssen
April 20th, 2025 by signcraft3D letters can add a lot to a sign, but a carved graphic or better yet, an actual sculpture, can really make a… Read More
Laying out the new shop
April 21st, 2025 by Perry YaremchukI started screen printing in 1984, and apprenticed in a sign shop in 1986, where I learned hand lettering and myriad other skills…. Read More
Cover photo: Back Porch Seafood House – Joe Paffoon
April 14th, 2025 by signcraftPVC board is a great material for sign making—for letters, sign panels, cabinets and even monument structures. It’s durable, easy to work with… Read More
Putting it together: The “Sprague Welcomes You” sign
April 14th, 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
Cover photo: Norfolk Electric – Randy Howe
April 6th, 2025 by signcraftMany customers choose a generic name for their businesses, but by the time they arrive at your shop, it’s too late to suggest… Read More
Make these easy freestanding event signs
April 7th, 2025 by signcraftFor David Showalter [David Design, Bryan, Ohio] the first sign of spring is when customers start calling about getting a “show sign” for… Read More
