Tips from 55 years of sign painting
August 22nd, 2020 by Bob BehounekBack when every sign was hand painted every day, sign painters were expected to do a job right the first time, as efficiently… Read More
Lines, Harleys and blues in Durango
August 29th, 2020 by signcraftOn his Facebook page, Kirk James’s subtitle says, “Plays blues guitar, rides Harleys and pinstripes hot rods!” That pretty well sums it up…. Read More
Making the most of initial-based brands
August 29th, 2020 by Dan AntonelliFor most sign shops, company names that use initials can be the most challenging to build brands for. Many clients come to us… Read More
Designers at work: Ralph Toews and Sons
August 29th, 2020 by signcraftWhen he was about 15, Ralph Toews rode his bike to the sign shop of John Henry Friesen, an outstanding sign painter whose… Read More
A sign-making family builds an inn
August 29th, 2020 by Dan SawatzkyThe Hazelnut Inn project has now been underway for four long years. The inn is on the grounds of our shop and will… Read More
5 steps that make Photoshop lettering effects easy
January 1st, 2018 by Ken TamashiroI do most of my sign layouts for printed graphics in Photoshop—it’s a very powerful tool for sign makers. One of the main… Read More
Get the letter spacing right
August 29th, 2020 by Mike JacksonComputer fonts are typically designed with a generous number of “kerning pairs”. Kerning refers to the spacing between any two letters in a… Read More
Design & Price: Boat lettering
August 29th, 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
7 steps to using mascots to build brands successfully
August 26th, 2017 by Dan AntonelliAs designers, we’re tasked with creating images that become “sticky” in people’s minds. We’re building images that we hope will not only be… Read More
7 steps to a successful sign sales presentation
July 8th, 2015 by Richard McKinleyRead this article and many more like it with a membership to SignCraft.Already a SignCraft.com Member? Click here to log in.- or -Join… Read More
Joe and Sandy Paffoon
August 29th, 2020 by signcraftShop name: Boardwalk Designs Shop size: 5000 sq. ft. Staff: 10 Age: Joe is 69 Graphics equipment: Two HP latex printers Two Gerber… Read More
Kevin Woolbert
August 29th, 2020 by signcraftShop name: Second Wind Signs Shop size: 2000 sq. ft. Age: 54 Graphics equipment: Roland printer ShopBot CNC router 24-in. Graphtec cutter Online:… Read More
