Bob Parsons – February 2023
February 12th, 2023 by signcraftThat 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 signcraftMost 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 signcraftI love spraying colors over ultra metallic silver vinyl film then cutting the letters and graphics from it. It retains the metallic look… Read More
PVC monuments deliver durability and lots of appeal
January 30th, 2023 by signcraftA 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 signcraftChester 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 signcraftSometimes 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 signcraftReaders 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 signcraftOne 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 signcraftHere’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 signcraftWe 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
Tip: Finish the graphics before sandblasting
January 8th, 2023 by Daniel DeanI like the clean, sharp edges you get when you paint a panel before sandblasting. But sandblast stencil doesn’t adhere well to the… Read More
9 tips for creating clean contemporary sign designs
January 2nd, 2023 by signcraftYou don’t have to look very far these days to see the latest trend in graphic design. You’ll find very clean, very simple… Read More
