Cover photo: Saranac Lake – Laura Walker
July 21st, 2024 by signcraftBeing a sign maker in a tourist area means that many customers are a little more concerned about their image. That means the… Read More
The essential bench grinder setup
July 22nd, 2024 by Mike JacksonSharpening and grinding are common tasks in most sign shops, so it makes sense to do that as quickly and easily as possible…. Read More
Cover photo: Pearce Jewelers – Peter Poanessa
July 12th, 2024 by signcraftWhen Peter Poanessa showed how he fabricates great-looking but lightweight sign structures in “The Keene System: Fabricating strong, lightweight sign structures”, he opened… Read More
More before-and-afters from Rob Cooper
July 15th, 2024 by signcraftWhen it’s time to redo a sign, it’s a great opportunity to make it more effective. Rob Cooper, Koh Tao, Thailand, has repainted… Read More
Cover photo: The Party Store – Bob Behounek
July 6th, 2024 by signcraftElectric signs require a bigger budget, so design is even more important if the client wants maximum value for their money. When… Read More
A blast from the past: Vintage sign shop photos
July 7th, 2024 by signcraftIf you’re like us here at SignCraft, a photo of a sign shop or a sign painter at work from years ago always… Read More
Cover photo: Andrews Auto Body – Brian Schofield
June 30th, 2024 by signcraftWhat’s that arriving at your shop? Another white F-150? Another white Sprinter van? Most of the trucks and vans that get used commercially… Read More
Building a modular monument sign
July 1st, 2024 by Dayna ReedWhen you work alone or with one helper, designing a sign that you can put together on site as if it were a… Read More
Cover photo: Steve’s Mechanic Shop – Chris Dobell
June 24th, 2024 by signcraftChris and Stu Dobell are second-generation signwriters, two brothers who served traditional apprenticeships in Australia before moving to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They’re also… Read More
Vintage beer labels hold loads of inspiration
June 24th, 2024 by signcraft“You know,” says Mark Casey, “sometimes you see something that looks like it would just be so much fun to paint. When that… Read More
Cover photo – Mendocino Jewelry Studio – Rick and Megan Sacks
June 16th, 2024 by signcraftOne of the best ways for a business to set itself apart in the sea of signs made with the help of… Read More
Camouflage the fasteners
June 17th, 2024 by signcraft“I’ve always gone out of my way to hide any fastener that might hold a sign face to the structure,” says Dayna Reed,… Read More
