Step up your photo game!
December 18th, 2019 by Mike JacksonAfter all of the effort it takes to design, sell, fabricate and install a “sign masterpiece”, you would think most sign shops would… Read More
Your customer’s brand deserves its own unique colors
December 16th, 2019 by Dan AntonelliWhenever we’re designing a new brand for a client, we’re always talking to them about the importance of owning their brand colors. I… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this 24-by-30-in. sandblasted sign?
December 16th, 2019 by Noëlla CotnamMaterials: Western red cedar: $250 (material, shipping, planing and joining) Sandblast mask: $65 Gold leaf: $85 Paint and misc: $50 Total materials: $450… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-10-ft. storefront sign
December 31st, 2019 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
Design Clinic: Fascia sign makeover
December 16th, 2019 by Bob BehounekWhen someone who is a consultant by profession comes in for a sign, I’m always concerned if they will be on the alert… Read More
Signs can tell a powerful story
December 18th, 2019 by Dan SawatzkyAt our shop we consider ourselves, above all else, visual storytellers. When a new client approaches us for a sign we listen carefully… Read More
Dave Sautter
December 31st, 2019 by signcraftShop name: Dave Couch Signs Shop size: 2000 sq. ft. total Staff: Five plus Dave Age: 53 Graphics equipment: Roland 54-in. printer/cutter Graphtec… Read More
David Adrian Smith
December 31st, 2019 by signcraftShop name: David Adrian Smith, Traditional Ornamental Glass Artist Studio size: 1200 sq. ft. Age: 51 Graphics equipment: Summa 610 cutter Gerber Omega… Read More
Noëlla Cotnam
December 31st, 2019 by signcraftNoëlla Cotnam has a reputation for making beautiful signs, being a part of Letterhead and Walldog events and a willingness to share her… Read More
Monte Rogers 1953–2019
December 31st, 2019 by signcraftI can’t remember how I first came across Monte Rogers and his great-looking sign work. I have a hunch that I heard about… Read More
Tips & Tricks
December 31st, 2019 by signcraftDirect printing on aluminum composite material We do a lot of direct printing of graphics on aluminum composite material before cutting out the… Read More
