12 cool ways to put the background to work
March 21st, 2022 by signcraftIn sign design, most of the attention tends to get invested in the lettering and the graphics. And the border. And the mounting…. Read More
Tips & Tricks: More help on installing large graphics
March 20th, 2022 by signcraftHaving read Randy Brunette’s excellent article, “Making application of large cut vinyl graphics easier,” but not wanting to try to teach anyone how… Read More
Put a curve on that sign face
March 14th, 2022 by signcraftAmong all the flat sign panels along the street, a curved sign face really stands out. Peter Poanessa [Keene Signworx, Swanzey, New Hampshire]… Read More
Download this flyer and let customers know you can help with their branding
March 13th, 2022 by signcraftMany customers don’t realize that a sign company can help them develop their brand—creating a logo, their signage and collateral materials, and helping… Read More
10 ways to escape the ordinary sign look
March 7th, 2022 by signcraftYou don’t have to scroll very far down Greg Scott’s Facebook page before you realize that this is not your ordinary sign work…. Read More
Adding letters to a classic amphitheater
March 5th, 2022 by Ruslan PozhidayevOver a year ago, I was contacted by a company who was designing lighted lettering for the Spreckels Temple of Music at Golden… Read More
The magic word: “No.”
February 28th, 2022 by signcraftDoc Guthrie has been in the sign business for over 50 years and was also the instructor for the well-known Sign Graphics Program… Read More
Video: Clean up your images for maximum impact
February 27th, 2022 by signcraftBackground clutter can really distract from photos of a great-looking sign. In this brief video, Mike Jackson shows how to quickly get rid… Read More
Pricing Survey: What do others get to letter a truck like this one?
February 21st, 2022 by signcraftRoutine truck lettering jobs like this are common in most sign shops—just a company name and phone number in a pleasing layout. So… Read More
Tips & Tricks: Don’t let your paint skin over
February 20th, 2022 by signcraftOne of the handiest tips I’ve come across over the years is to put an arrow on the lid of a new can… Read More
Tips & Tricks: Try this router bit for acrylic sheet
February 19th, 2022 by signcraftThere’s a router bit that we’ve been using lately that is really incredible: the 3/8-in. single flute, up spiral Vortex router bit #5640…. Read More
Bill Mann: Boat lettering on the North Shore
February 12th, 2022 by signcraftLike a lot of sign makers, Bill Mann found his way into the sign business through a different passion: boats. A long-time competitive… Read More
