Sample signs help you reach into new markets
February 14th, 2022 by Dan SawatzkyI’ve written recently about some new markets we’re currently trying to break into by creating some preliminary concepts and shopping them around. Our… Read More
Signs of Europe: Observations of an old ex-pat sign guy
February 4th, 2022 by Tom BriggsI moved from California to Europe (Is that vague enough? Hey, I could’ve said, “from the Western western hemisphere to Eastern western hemisphere!”)… Read More
Business Cards: February 2022
February 6th, 2022 by signcraftBusiness cards are an important and inexpensive marketing tool. They have a way of lingering on desktops, staying in pockets and wallets. They… Read More
Painting wall graphics the old school way
January 31st, 2022 by signcraftIf you look at photos of cities and towns from 100 years ago, there are always plenty of signs on the old buildings…. Read More
Inbox | January 2022: From our readers…
January 30th, 2022 by signcraftSignCraft back issues for free, 2022 Sign Expo registration information, Mike Meyer’s Hand Lettering Workshop schedule, New Year’s Eve signage and a cool… Read More
Every job begins with a deposit
January 24th, 2022 by signcraftWhen they opened Lines & Letters Designs 38 years ago, Brian Schofield and Karin Levin decided they wanted to avoid one of the… Read More
19 mistakes every sign maker should avoid
January 23rd, 2022 by Michael JamesIt’s not hard to find examples of ineffective signs that don’t provide the best value for the sign customer. You can set your… Read More
Follow-up: Andy Bordi
January 17th, 2022 by signcraftShop name: Bordi Designs Shop size: 450 sq. ft. plus the inside office area Age: 53 Graphics equipment: ShopBot Desktop Max CNC router… Read More
Signs and carvings from the golden age of circus
January 16th, 2022 by signcraftOnce upon a time, circuses ruled the entertainment world. They were exotic, exciting and extravagant—especially when it came to graphics and signage. Detailed… Read More
Fabricating LED backlit PVC letters
January 10th, 2022 by signcraftA logo on the wall of a lobby or waiting area can create a very professional appearance and further reinforce the company’s brand…. Read More
Let’s carve a moose head
January 9th, 2022 by signcraftSign making is serious business—at least most of the time. But every once in a while, a job arrives that is anything but… Read More
Tips & Tricks: Paint 3D signs the easy way
January 4th, 2022 by signcraftA hard rubber brayer is the easiest way to paint the raised letters on a sandblasted or router carved sign. Before, it would… Read More
