Profile: Scott Martin
January 21st, 2021 by signcraftEarlier this month, we told readers of the October 2020 passing of Scott Martin, an outstanding sign maker from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Scott… Read More
The key to pricing your work accurately
January 13th, 2021 by Dan SawatzkyTwo of the most difficult things about owning your own sign shop is how to determine your true shop costs and handle pricing…. Read More
Lettering and striping are essential to a restoration project
January 13th, 2021 by Bob BehounekLong before I began my apprenticeship in the sign industry, visual communications were seen all over town. I’m sure most were hand-painted. They… Read More
January 2021: Letters
January 7th, 2021 by signcraftTerry Wells’ passing, mural pricing, very basic signage Thanks for the messages and calls We have received loads of messages and calls since… Read More
Signs of Sanibel Island: Revisited
January 7th, 2021 by signcraftAs many of you know, SignCraft Magazine was born in our 1500-sq.-foot commercial sign shop in Fort Myers, Florida, in 1980. The plan… Read More
Is lack of negative space crippling your layouts?
January 5th, 2021 by Rob CooperAbout three years ago, I sent some photos to my good friend Lane Walker of Solo Signs in Reno, Nevada. I got a… Read More
Brad Johnson
November 2nd, 2020 by signcraftShop size: 680 sq. ft. Age: 61 Graphics equipment: FlexiSign Pro software Adobe Creative Suite Affinity Designer 24-in. Roland CAMM-1 cutter Epson Stylus… Read More
The San Jose Style: The Bay Area approach to sign design
November 2nd, 2020 by signcraftBefore the Internet made it easy to see signs from all over the country—and the world—sign design often developed regional styles. Chicago’s painted… Read More
Shop Trucks
November 2nd, 2020 by signcraftSend us a photo of your shop truck today at signcraft@signcraft.com or to SignCraft, P.O. Box 60031, Fort Myers, FL 33906. Read this… Read More
Signs We’ve Seen
November 2nd, 2020 by signcraftWe’d like to see your work!…or photos of signs you’ve seen. Email them today to signcraft@signcraft.com or mail to SignCraft, PO Box 60031,… Read More
Doyle Rogers
November 2nd, 2020 by signcraftShop name: Art-FX Shop size: 8000 sq. ft. Staff: 3 full-time, 2 part-time Age: 38 Graphics equipment: HP latex 365 digital printer Royal… Read More
Tips & Tricks
November 2nd, 2020 by signcraftHave a tip to share? Be a part of SignCraft! Share your favorite shortcuts, gadgets used in your shop and other time-savers. Email… Read More
