The small but mighty A-frame sign
March 9th, 2026 by Tom MclltrotYears ago, while at an auto repair shop, I asked the mechanic/owner if the county allowed the “Oil Change Special” A-frame out by… Read More
Cover photo: VanHeugten Contractors – Randy Howe
March 1st, 2026 by signcraftThe typefaces you choose for a sign project have a huge impact on the effectiveness of the sign. The font must be highly… Read More
11 script typefaces for under 25 bucks
March 2nd, 2026 by signcraftScript adds a personal look to a layout and brings energy that stiffer typefaces can’t match. It works well for primary copy as… Read More
Cover photo: Glenn Sheckler Electrical – Braun Bleamer
February 22nd, 2026 by signcraftIt’s a fact: The right graphics can turn a vehicle into a rolling billboard for about the cost of a candy bar each… Read More
Raised letters deserve raised borders
February 23rd, 2026 by Dayna ReedIt always bothers me to see raised letters on a flat panel with no border or a painted border. They look incomplete, and… Read More
Cover Photo – Prairie Sky Apartments – RT Signs
February 15th, 2026 by signcraft3D signs pack a lot of appeal, and it’s easy to add them to the type of signs you offer. It opens the… Read More
Shop Trucks revisited: 2005 to 2007
February 16th, 2026 by signcraftLike most small businesses, a sign business’s vehicles are one of the best advertising opportunities going. Besides attracting customers, it showcases your design… Read More
Cover photo: Clinton Casual Patio & Fireplace – Doug Downey
February 8th, 2026 by signcraftDo you really need to print at 300dpi? The short answer is no, according to Doug Downey [The Image Factory, Stratford, Ontario, Canada]…. Read More
Making a carved sign with PVC board
February 9th, 2026 by Rob CooperI recently made two signs out of a material called Plaswood, a very hard, rigid PVC board that is weather and termite resistant… Read More
Cover photo: Sparacino Auto Rescue – Scottie Kania
February 1st, 2026 by signcraftSome sign makers do a little bit of everything while others settle into a niche market like 3D signage, truck lettering, boats or… Read More
Readers comment: Emphasize the company’s name or their product/service?
February 2nd, 2026 by signcraftA couple of weeks ago, we featured an article by Jeff Cahill titled, “Should you emphasize the company name or their product/service?” Jeff… Read More
A mini-projector saves layout time
January 31st, 2026 by James DobsonI’ve had the usual bulky overhead projectors over the years, but their size has always annoyed me, particularly when I travelled a lot… Read More
