Profile: Laura Walker
June 28th, 2021 by signcraftShop 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 signcraftI 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 signcraftOften 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 Peter PoanessaMany 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 signcraftFor 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 Bob BehounekCreating 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 signcraftI’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 signcraftWhen 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 signcraftColor 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 signcraftIt’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 Dan AntonelliThis 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 signcraftShop name: Purifeyed Branding & Design City: Davison, Michigan Graphics equipment: 49-in. Gerber Odyssey cutter Gerber HS 15 cutter Gerber Edge 2 printer… Read More
