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
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
