Members Join today to get the latest features!
November

SignCraft moves from print to online

November 2nd, 2020 by

41 years ago this month we sent a letter to 1000 sign shops about our plans to publish a magazine for sign painters… Read More

Remembering Mike Lavallee

November 2nd, 2020 by

The world of pinstriping and vehicle graphics has had its share of pioneers—those who developed a style or technique that seemed to become… Read More

October

Finding your pinstriping style

October 30th, 2020 by

How did you find your pinstriping style? Is it based on the old Von Dutch traditional pinstriping? Is it based on the style… Read More

Put Photoshop’s scrubby sliders to work

October 30th, 2020 by

There is seldom a day I use Photoshop that I don’t take advantage of the many “Scrubby sliders” scattered throughout the program. They… Read More

Adding a benchtop CNC router

October 30th, 2020 by

I recently purchased a small benchtop CNC router for my shop. I often need to have letters cut or a small background panel… Read More

Save those good ideas for later

October 30th, 2020 by

About fifteen years ago we first came up with the idea to create a submersible-shaped feature like the famed Okanagan Lake monster named… Read More

Looking back on my 25 years with SignCraft

October 30th, 2020 by

It was with great sadness that I learned that this issue of SignCraft would be the last printed version produced. Although I knew… Read More

What’s it cost to make this hand-lettered plaque?

October 30th, 2020 by

Materials: 2 sq. ft. cedar for the 20-by-16-in. blank: $15 CDN One-half liter of Sansin exterior stain: $15 CDN Misc. sandpaper, One Shot… Read More

My pinstriping roots

October 30th, 2020 by

The magic year was 1969, a time filled with anticipation as I began my apprenticeship in the sign industry. Outside of pizza, hot… Read More

August

CNC routers mean new opportunities

August 29th, 2020 by

Sourcelist These companies offer products for CNC sign production and reach sign pros through SignCraft: CNC equipment AXYZ CAMaster Industries Gerber Scientific Products… Read More

January

6 steps to better pinstriping designs

January 2nd, 2018 by

What really makes a good design in pinstriping? Have you ever tried to break it down and see why certain designs work better… Read More

August

6 tips for success with architectural letters

August 28th, 2017 by

Sourcelist: Architectural letters ARK Ramos: www.arkramos.com Gemini Sign Products: www.geminisignproducts.com Metal Arts: www.mtlarts.com Steel Arts: www.steelartco.com When longevity and durability matter, architectural letters… Read More