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
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
