Cover photo: Drywall Crack Attack – RT Signs
August 25th, 2024 by signcraftIf a logo includes a graphic, you’ll usually find it above or beside the main copy. But one cool way to surprise the… Read More
Back in time: Vintage sign shop posters
August 19th, 2024 by Mike JacksonBack in the day—before the Internet—a few leading-edge sign shop owners created posters to help advertise their creations. The ’70s and ’80s were… Read More
Cover photo: The Fabric Center – Ray and Rose Grossi
August 18th, 2024 by signcraftWhat is it about a wall sign that makes us look twice? Maybe that it’s big or unexpected or “How did someone paint… Read More
Tips & Tricks: Tile small signs when outsourcing digital printing
August 12th, 2024 by signcraftIt’s tempting to just upload files for several small decals to be print and cut, then specify that you want 4 or 10… Read More
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
