Bob Behounek breaks down ten truck door layouts
June 13th, 2022 by signcraft“The first thing I think on any sign layout is ‘What do I need to read first?’” says Bob. “Nothing else matters until… Read More
Inbox: June 2022
June 12th, 2022 by signcraftNew international magazine for sign painters Sam Roberts and Better Letters have just launched BLAG, Better Letters Magazine, a print and online magazine… Read More
Signs that don’t shout
June 6th, 2022 by signcraftMost of the time you probably make sure that a sign’s message has plenty of impact. But not every sign needs to shout—sometimes… Read More
An anchor for a storefront
June 5th, 2022 by Ken SpencerSometimes you have an idea before you have a customer for it. That was the case here. Being in a coastal area, there… Read More
Don’t create a layout or legibility problem for yourself
May 30th, 2022 by signcraftSign design can be challenging enough without creating problems for ourselves. Clients make demands, budgets are limited, deadlines are looming. Why make it… Read More
6 rules to make sure you pay yourself enough
May 29th, 2022 by Brad GetterShop labor is often a wildcard variable for a lot of sign shops—and often the area where they take the biggest loss on… Read More
Ray Kinman – 45 years of hand carved signs
May 23rd, 2022 by signcraftLocation: Grass Valley, California Age: 66 Online: www.woodcarverguru.com On Facebook as Ray Kinman On Instagram as @woodcarverguru In Ray Kinman’s shop, the sound… Read More
Signs We’ve Seen: May 2022
May 22nd, 2022 by signcraftHere’s a batch of impressive work by SignCraft readers. Don’t forget to send us yours! How about a raw steel background? Mike Leary… Read More
Saving traditional Irish shopfront signage
May 15th, 2022 by signcraftAbout two years ago, Dee Maher Ring realized that a beautiful part of the Irish cityscape—the traditional hand-painted shopfront sign—was at risk of… Read More
Profile: Scott Bouma
May 15th, 2022 by signcraftShop name: Scott’s Signs Location: Grandville, Michigan Size: 5500 sq. ft. Age: 65 Staff: 5, including Scott Graphics equipment: FlexiSign software Roland SolJet… Read More
Even more ways to avoid the ordinary sign look
May 9th, 2022 by signcraftA quick look around most any cityscape will show you plenty of ordinary signs. The information is there but they lack the creative… Read More
Inbox – May 2022
May 8th, 2022 by signcraftT. ‘Dusty’ Yaxley 1936-2022 Dusty Yaxley, known by many for his workshops on carving and gilding signs, as well his passion for… Read More
