Clear coat hand lettering for maximum durability
January 3rd, 2022 by signcraftAs clear coats on vehicles became more impervious and lead was removed from lettering enamel, many sign painters began to experience problems with… Read More
Not your typical set of semi doors
December 27th, 2021 by signcraftLane Walker [Solo Signs, Reno, Nevada] does plenty of semi-truck doors. His years in the business have earned him a reputation among area… Read More
Bill Kirnec: Still painting at 84
December 26th, 2021 by signcraftWhen SignCraft spoke with Bill Kirnec last week, he was getting ready to start lettering and pinstriping another new wrecker for Sandy’s Towing… Read More
Fabricating a projecting sign
December 20th, 2021 by signcraftThere’s something cool about a sign that projects from the wall, not hanging from a bracket but somehow attached to the wall on… Read More
Signs We’ve Seen – December 2021
December 19th, 2021 by signcraftCheck out this creative sign work by SignCraft’s readers! We’re always interested in seeing your work or photos of great-looking signs you’ve seen…. Read More
A closer look at the results of our hourly shop rate survey
December 13th, 2021 by signcraftDigging a little deeper into the results of our recent reader survey on hourly shop rates provides some interesting insights into how shops… Read More
Window splashes sell cars
December 12th, 2021 by signcraftCar dealerships depend on marketing and promotions to bring buyers in, and signs are a very affordable way to do that. Compared to… Read More
Another sign for the Far North
December 6th, 2021 by Dan SawatzkyWith the opening of a new all-season road in Canada’s Northwest Territories we again got the call for a suitable sign. The road… Read More
Get the most from single pole mountings
December 5th, 2021 by signcraftEvery sign need not stand on its own two legs—sometimes one is enough. A single post can make an effective mounting that adds… Read More
2021 Reader Survey: What’s your hourly shop rate?
December 1st, 2021 by signcraft“So what do other shop owners charge for their hourly rate?” We often hear that question from users of the online Sign Pricing… Read More
Tips & Tricks: Need weathered wood in a hurry? Here’s how.
December 2nd, 2021 by signcraftWeathered wood posts and panels provide a great contrast against smooth letters and faces. RT Signs Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada, uses this contrast in… Read More
Letters – November 2021
November 21st, 2021 by signcraftThe Sign Pricing Guide online calculator is up to date! We recently updated it and were surprised at the price increases for so… Read More
