The brushstrokes of a ghost sign show the signpainter at work
June 11th, 2023 by Mike JacksonIn most cases, brush strokes do not show up in a newly lettered sign. But over the years, the rays of the sun… Read More
A low-tech 3D sign with a faux wood border
June 5th, 2023 by Dayna ReedThis project was done for my friends down at Monterey Signs. The client had provided a drawing of their logo and wanted a… Read More
Worth a look: Maker Spaces!
June 4th, 2023 by Mike JacksonMaker Spaces, Art Labs, and Creator Spaces dot cities across the United States. Those are just a few of the names for facilities… Read More
7 tips for selling your work successfully
May 29th, 2023 by signcraftAlmost every sign sale begins with a conversation between the customer and the sign maker. In that conversation—and every subsequent one—you are laying… Read More
Three classic signpainting tips
May 28th, 2023 by signcraftMany years ago, an elderly sign painter showed me how to fold a paint cup or box that holds your paint while lettering…. Read More
Troy Koskiniemi: Monuments and more in the Northwest
May 22nd, 2023 by signcraftTen years ago, Troy Koskiniemi downsized radically—from a 7000-sq.-ft. shop to the 1000-sq.-ft. garage at his and his wife Susan’s home because a… Read More
Make HDU board look like quarter-sawn wood
May 15th, 2023 by Joe McKernanHere’s my method for creating a faux wood finish on HDU board that makes it look like the face of a sign panel… Read More
A banner still packs a lot of advertising value
May 15th, 2023 by signcraftBack before sign ordinances limited their usage in many communities, banners were a very popular low-cost, high-impact form of advertising for small businesses…. Read More
Bob Parsons: May 2023
May 14th, 2023 by signcraftWhen James drove the company’s crane truck on to the scale with a load of signs on board, he was told he was… Read More
A clean, organized shop makes sales easier
May 8th, 2023 by signcraftThere are obvious benefits to keeping your shop organized. When you need something, you know where to find it—if you put it back… Read More
Inbox – May 2023
May 6th, 2023 by signcraftAustralian Letterheads, a 3D printed model sand rail and the Quebec sign museum project… 28th Annual Australian Letterheads—October 13–15, 2023 The Australian Letterheads’… Read More
Classy, formal, decorative — script fonts have a look all their own
May 1st, 2023 by Doug DowneyAh, script fonts—the fancy, curly-haired cousin of the font world. These fonts are like the divas of the design world, demanding attention and… Read More
