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February

CNC and LEDs make these all-acrylic illuminated letters happen

February 13th, 2023 by

Some customers want a sign that is unique, different and creative because they realize that such a sign projects that image about their… Read More

Tips & Tricks – Make adhesive removal easier

February 12th, 2023 by

The world of vinyl lettering often leaves us with the task of removing glue residue from a surface after removing old vinyl letters…. Read More

Bob Parsons – February 2023

February 12th, 2023 by

That little bottle of Fish Eye Remover looks frightfully like a lot of bottles of health care products—and that got Bob Parsons [Bob… Read More

Use copy blocks to manage the copy

February 6th, 2023 by

Most signs carry more than one message. This presents an immediate problem to the reader. Their brain asks, “In what order should I… Read More

Tips & Tricks: Try Krylon spray paint over ultra metallic vinyl

February 5th, 2023 by

I love spraying colors over ultra metallic silver vinyl film then cutting the letters and graphics from it. It retains the metallic look… Read More

January

PVC monuments deliver durability and lots of appeal

January 30th, 2023 by

A monument sign delivers a much different look and message than a sign panel mounted between two posts. The additional mass of its… Read More

Free lunch? Send us your Tips & Tricks!

January 29th, 2023 by

Chester Board, a sign painter friend of mine, told me once how traveling sign painters used to stop by his shop, looking for… Read More

Adam Straus: Growing a custom sign business

January 23rd, 2023 by

Sometimes a high school job can lead you to a lifelong career. For Adam Straus, a high school co-op job landed him in… Read More

Q&A: Are heat transfer t-shirt graphics durable?

January 22nd, 2023 by

Readers want to know: “Are heat transfer t-shirt graphics as durable as screen printed? What’s the best way to produce them?” This reader… Read More

Cut out the words to send a powerful message

January 16th, 2023 by

One of the benefits of using cut-out letters on a sign on a building is that it transforms the building itself into a… Read More

Signs We’ve Seen: Signs of London

January 15th, 2023 by

Here’s another case of a sign designer on vacation—and snapping photos of cool signs along the way. This time, it was David Showalter… Read More

Make the main message shout

January 9th, 2023 by

We naturally notice larger things first. They’re more obvious and more noticeable. The Mack truck beside you in traffic is more conspicuous than… Read More