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June

Put those classic panel shapes to work

June 13th, 2021 by

Creating clean readable signage is more than a matter of merely typing out the text and hoping the general public finds time to… Read More

Tips & Tricks: Vinyl removal with a razor scraper

June 15th, 2021 by

I’ve removed a lot of vinyl film over the years and can speak to the fact that it is not a pleasant task…. Read More

Tips & Tricks: Successful vehicle graphic installation

June 16th, 2021 by

When cleaning a vehicle, I start by washing the graphics area with auto windshield cleaner, which will not freeze, with a half-cup of… Read More

Tips & Tricks: Show customers the color possibilities for pinstriping

June 14th, 2021 by

Color is a critical factor in pinstriping, and it can be hard for some customers to express what color they like and don’t… Read More

Tips & Tricks: Dealing with an ineffective customer-provided design

June 15th, 2021 by

It’s always tough to try to change someone’s design, even if you know it’s terrible. I’m not a designer, but I’ve owned a… Read More

You’re only immortal for a limited time

June 4th, 2021 by

This February, at age 50, I found myself faced with a serious health issue. I learned I needed double bypass surgery for my… Read More

Profile: Jason Chapin

June 7th, 2021 by

Shop name: Purifeyed Branding & Design City: Davison, Michigan Graphics equipment: 49-in. Gerber Odyssey cutter Gerber HS 15 cutter Gerber Edge 2 printer… Read More

Six ways to get the most out of a plain vanilla truck

June 1st, 2021 by

Not another white pickup! The traditional work truck or van is almost inevitably white. Coming up with ways to avoid a generic look… Read More

Video: Get more life from those ink cartridges

June 2nd, 2021 by

Ever wish you could wring a little more ink out of those ink cartridges in your large format printer? Redgie Adams and Jon… Read More

May

How we made it: Graphics for a nature center

May 25th, 2021 by

Sometimes a single creative project can call on a sign maker to use a multitude of their fabrication skills. Redgie Adams and Jon… Read More

Time tracking makes estimating and pricing easier

May 26th, 2021 by

Tracking what it costs you to produce a sign—the time and materials involved—provides essential information that you need for pricing and estimating, and… Read More

Ray and Rose Grossi paint a wall sign

May 20th, 2021 by

A wall sign or mural is one of the most unique forms of street advertising. They’re big, and when well designed, they make… Read More