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July

Bob Parsons

July 5th, 2021 by

Ever been guilty of the “Faux double coat?” By the looks of Bob Parsons’ [Bob Parsons/Artist, Anchorage, AK] latest cartoon, that went badly… Read More

Signs We’ve Seen: July 2021

July 6th, 2021 by

Check 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

June

Profile: Laura Walker

June 28th, 2021 by

Shop name: Laura’s Custom Artworks Shop size: 2500 sq. ft. Graphics equipment: Gerber Omega design software Gerber GSX cutter Roland SG-300 printer Gerber… Read More

Tips & Tricks: More help on vinyl removal

June 30th, 2021 by

I just read Brad Getter’s excellent article on vinyl removal. Vinyl may be quicker to put on than paint, but getting it off—oy… Read More

Letters June 2021

June 30th, 2021 by

Often sign makers are called on for projects that are a little outside the realm of general commercial sign work—like giant Oreo cookies… Read More

The Keene System: Fabricating strong, lightweight sign structures

June 18th, 2021 by

Many businesses need a large sign—a big storefront sign or monument sign. A 3-D sign face mounted on posts or bolted to the… Read More

Stripes & Graphics: What’s on your tailgate?

June 22nd, 2021 by

For most people, a tailgate is a way to keep things from falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. For Bill… Read More

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