Four steps to high-impact vehicle signage
December 4th, 2023 by signcraft“We all know that truck lettering is the most bang for a client’s advertising buck,” says Braun Bleamer, Jet Signs, Palmerton, PA. It’s… Read More
Graphics and striping complete the lead sled look
December 1st, 2023 by signcraftIn the late 1940s and early ’50s, American auto makers turned out big, heavy cars powered by hefty V-8 engines. They were the… Read More
Signs We’ve Seen: Estes Park, Colorado
November 27th, 2023 by signcraftTourist towns always have more than their share of interesting signs, and Estes Park, Colorado, is no exception. Though the town has a… Read More
Keep 4×8 ACM signs from buckling
November 27th, 2023 by signcraftReaders want to know: “What’s the most practical way to support a 4×8 sign made of 3mm aluminum composite sheet that is mounted… Read More
Prevent lettering enamel from losing its shine
November 27th, 2023 by signcraftReaders want to know: “Lettering enamel seems to start to lose its gloss in just a few months these days. Should I be… Read More
10 everyday truck layouts
November 20th, 2023 by signcraftBob Behounek has lettered loads of trucks. In his 50-plus years of sign making, he has probably lettered thousands of them. You could… Read More
Inbox – November 2023
November 19th, 2023 by signcraftGraphics instructor gets the Hero Award Tom Lamont, instructor at the Design Technology program Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton,… Read More
Get the most out of your digital printer’s color capability
November 13th, 2023 by signcraftCustomers often bring a Pantone color chip or some other color swatch and want that color used on their sign. This can be… Read More
Vintage car emblems are packed with ideas
November 12th, 2023 by Mike JacksonIf you are ever looking for a little vintage inspiration, take a walk through some of the car shows in your area! Auto… Read More
Font favorites: David Showalter
November 6th, 2023 by signcraftWe’ve been asking sign designers about their favorite fonts—both long time and current ones—recently. David Showalter [David Design, Bryan, Ohio] is no stranger… Read More
Monochromatic stripes in a world of full-color wraps
November 4th, 2023 by signcraftWhat does a graphic designer who races jet skis do when he sees that all his competitors have full wraps with screaming colors… Read More
Here’s what double-cab pickup truck lettering sells for
October 30th, 2023 by signcraftDouble-cab pickups provide a lot more room for graphics, making the truck door lettering an even better value. In our most recent Pricing… Read More
