Before and After
June 29th, 2020 by Raymond ChapmanOne of the most popular sections of the very early issues of SignCraft was the “Before and After” articles of George Seelander. It… Read More
Digital printing: almost everywhere
June 30th, 2020 by signcraftIt seems there is no end to opportunities to use digital printing for signage. Vehicles, walls, illustrations, floors, windows, banners—you find digital prints… Read More
Pinstriped panels for fun and profit
June 30th, 2020 by signcraftIn my free time, and in an effort to make extra cash, I use panels as a nice experiment in color and designing… Read More
Essential tools: Pounce wheels and perforated patterns
June 29th, 2020 by Mike JacksonFor decades, sign makers used a simple tool called a pounce wheel to make perforated patterns. Those patterns were used to help with… Read More
Designer at work: David Showalter
June 30th, 2020 by signcraftDavid Showalter sent us photos of his shop truck in SignCraft’s early days. He was a young, creative sign painter with a very… Read More
Design Clinic: A-frame sign
June 28th, 2020 by Bob BehounekSign, sign—everywhere a sign, as the song goes! On any daily journey, you are sure to be exposed to loads of sign-related messages… Read More
Glazes bring textures to life
June 28th, 2020 by Dan SawatzkyA SignCraft reader recently asked about faux finishing, which is something we employ on almost every sign that leaves our shop—albeit not necessarily… Read More
Use the brand to tell a story
June 28th, 2020 by Dan AntonelliWe’ve always focused on a more brand-centric approach to wrap design, with the brands themselves playing such a large role in the wrap…. Read More
Jason Hakki
June 30th, 2020 by signcraftShop name: Rapid Gantry Custom Signs Shop size: 1000 sq. ft. Age: 30 Graphics equipment: MultiCam CNC router Laser engraver Online: www.rapidgantry.ca On… Read More
Matt Beckner
June 30th, 2020 by signcraftShop name: Ion Graphics Shop size: 2400 sq. ft. Age: 42 Graphics equipment: Roland VersaCAM 300SP Graphtec 6000 Series cutter Summa 60 cutter… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this freestanding sign?
June 28th, 2020 by Larry ElliottMaterials: Two 6-by-6-in. 8-ft. PT posts: $30 Eight 8-ft. 2-by-8-in. PT: $60 Four 8-ft. 2-by-6-in. PT: $25 Eight 8-ft. 2-by-4-in. PT: $25 18… Read More
Design & Price: 3D hanging sign
June 30th, 2020 by signcraftIn every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
