Q&A: Should I clear coat over gold leaf?
August 14th, 2022 by signcraftOne of the popular features in SignCraft from years past was called “Reader to Reader.” In the days before the Internet, it was… Read More
Easier sales: Show them what you can do
August 8th, 2022 by signcraftTime and time again sign people have told us of three things that make selling signs easier: samples on the showroom wall, photographs… Read More
7 ways to ramp up your flat sign designs
August 8th, 2022 by signcraftNot every customer can afford a 3-D sign, but most like the appeal of dimension. There are plenty of ways to create the… Read More
Nine tips on cutting it in the custom sign business
August 1st, 2022 by signcraftThere are a lot of different types of sign businesses, each aimed at satisfying different markets. In some areas the need for a… Read More
Signs We’ve Seen: August 2022
July 31st, 2022 by signcraftWe’re always interested in seeing your work or photos of great-looking signs that you have seen. Send yours today! Not long after our friend… Read More
Here’s what others charge for a window sign like this
July 25th, 2022 by signcraftWindow lettering jobs like this are common in most sign shops—the business name and a graphic at a fairly large size on the… Read More
Bob Parsons: July 2022
July 24th, 2022 by signcraftThere’s more than one way to hide that nasty little flaw on a brand-new sign face, and Bob Parsons, [Bob Parsons/Artist, Anchorage, Alaska}… Read More
Ross Hastie: Traditional sign painting from Scotland
July 18th, 2022 by signcraftLocation: Alloa, Scotland Age: 23 Shop size: 1000 sq. ft. Online: www.rosshastiesigns.com Instagram: @rosshastiesigns Watch Ross on YouTube In 2011, a mother took… Read More
Tips & Tricks: Three steps to successful vehicle prep
July 17th, 2022 by signcraftPrepping a vehicle before installing vinyl graphics is a simple but essential process that many shops overlook. But proper prep is essential if… Read More
Five design tips you can borrow from effective stock car lettering
July 11th, 2022 by signcraftWhen it comes to signage, nothing can look more cluttered than a stock car. There are loads of sponsors who pay to support… Read More
Tips & Tricks: A block and tackle does the lifting
July 10th, 2022 by signcraftI often use a lightweight block and tackle to do the grunt work of lifting signs. They are easy to use and make… Read More
Selling with the power of before-and-after photos
July 4th, 2022 by signcraftNothing shows the difference that effective graphics can make like two simple photos: the before and the after. The person looking at those… Read More
