A basic approach to selling signs
July 23rd, 2023 by Mike JacksonTraining new owners, sales staff and employees led me to evaluate the process of selling a sign. To help them know what to… Read More
10 ways to improve your layouts
July 17th, 2023 by Raymond ChapmanHere are some brief design principles that you can use to double-check your layouts. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive but… Read More
Are we charging enough for our work?
July 16th, 2023 by Mike JacksonMike Jackson wrote this article for the September/October 1995 issue of SignCraft—almost 30 years ago. Now retired, Mike and Darla were running a… Read More
Fixing the “Jack’s Ridge” layout
July 10th, 2023 by signcraftSome signs do their job, but sadly, a great many fall short. It matters little whether they are big illuminated displays, gilded 3D… Read More
Tips & Tricks: Installing a sign without help
July 10th, 2023 by signcraftHere’s another simple method that I use to install a sign on a wall. I often work alone, so it is especially helpful… Read More
Not enough budget for 3D? Cut it out!
July 3rd, 2023 by signcraftSometimes a customer loves the look of your custom 3D signs for their storefront but their budget may be more in line with… Read More
Q&A: Why is this digital print peeling?
July 2nd, 2023 by signcraftReaders want to know: “What’s the cause of this digital print peeling off the ACM panel after being outdoors for just over a… Read More
Digital print problems? Try this easy fix!
June 26th, 2023 by signcraftMost of the wholesale digital printing companies prefer to get a PDF with the fonts converted to curves. This helps ensure that the… Read More
Make weeding vinyl easier
June 25th, 2023 by signcraftI stick my tools—X-Acto knives, razor blades, etc.—in a scrap of HDU board on my weeding table. It saves time because they’re always… Read More
Ornamental iron is a natural with 3D signage
June 19th, 2023 by Dayna ReedMy philosophy is “why carve and make stuff if it is already available?” Ornamental iron is a great example. These signs use ornamental… Read More
Six cool sign kits
June 18th, 2023 by signcraftSign kit, brush box, sign box—call it what you will, but it’s still an essential tool for the sign painter. A well-stocked kit… Read More
Making simplicity work
June 12th, 2023 by signcraftWhen you flip through the online portfolio of the work of RT Signs [Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada], you can’t help but be struck by… Read More
