Cover photo: CK Weed Control – Mark Yearwood
August 8th, 2024 by signcraft“Do you really need a graphic with the lettering?” answers that question in a big way. This sign by Mark Yearwood, Yearwood Design… Read More
Memories of a sign painting apprenticeship
August 5th, 2024 by Mark CaseyAfter unexpectedly starting my own business in 1974 [see “Vintage beer labels hold loads of inspiration”], I went to Michigan State University, where, instead… Read More
Cover photo – Keystone Dirt Works – Braun Bleamer
August 4th, 2024 by signcraftRed trucks sure look great—but it sure can be hard to find colors that work well on red. It takes very light or… Read More
Profile: Mike Maslink
July 29th, 2024 by signcraftFor over four decades, Mike Maslink has been providing signs, graphic design and promotional products to businesses in and around St. Catharines, Ontario,… Read More
Cover photo: DeCloet Farms – Randy Howe
July 28th, 2024 by signcraft“We all think sometimes how it would be great to be in a market where there was a big demand for high-end signage,”… Read More
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
