
Video: Illustrator for sign design – Star tool
April 17th, 2022 by signcraftSometimes a starburst makes the perfect panel to hold some important copy. Or, maybe you need to create a gear graphic for a… Read More

Police cars – Check these out and send us yours!
April 11th, 2022 by signcraftThere are a lot of police vehicles on the road—conservative estimates say around 400,000 nationwide. That explains why you see so many of… Read More

Video: Illustrator for sign design – Ellipse tool
April 10th, 2022 by signcraftThe ellipse (usually called an oval in sign design) and the circle are versatile shapes that come in handy in sign layouts. They… Read More

12 more ways to avoid the ordinary sign look
April 4th, 2022 by signcraftEver catch yourself wondering, “What could I do on this sign design to keep it from being just another ordinary sign?” Good news:… Read More

Video: Illustrator for sign design – the Rectangle/Square tool
April 3rd, 2022 by signcraftAdobe Illustrator has long been a helpful tool for designers and sign makers. It’s vector based, which makes it a natural for cut… Read More

Tim Beyer: 3-D signs in a small Midwest town
March 28th, 2022 by signcraftShop name: Red Rock Signworks City: Harvey, Iowa Age: 41 years old Shop size: 4500 sq. ft. shop Graphics equipment: HP 560 printer… Read More

Make sure your 3-D letters are legible
March 27th, 2022 by signcraftIf we do black 3D letters that aren’t super thin, we also paint the edges gray. If not, from an angle the letter… Read More

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

