Design Clinic: Fascia sign for a machine shop
April 27th, 2020 by Bob BehounekHow often do we see signage around town that falls short and doesn’t quite fit the bill? Unlike other less visible trades our… Read More
Using Layer Effects and Layer Styles in Photoshop
April 27th, 2020 by Mike JacksonLayer Effects are always at your fingertips. They are some of Photoshop’s most powerful, fun and creative tools. Layer Effects are easy to… Read More
Start with a quick sketch
April 27th, 2020 by David HassanAlmost every job in my shop starts with a pencil sketch, if only a rough thumbnail drawing—even though it is likely to be… Read More
Design & Price: 4×8 real estate sign
April 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
John Hannukaine: Still pulling lines
April 30th, 2020 by signcraftBack in 1997, John Hannukaine literally wrote the book on pinstriping with his Pinstriping and Vehicle Graphics, published by SignCraft. In 120 pages… Read More
What’s it cost to produce these twenty 8-by-24-in. reflective signs?
April 27th, 2020 by Michael JamesMaterials: .080 3003-H14 aluminum: $138.45 3M 3430 EGP reflective vinyl 16 mils thickness: $43.04 Oracal cast vinyl Series 951: $41.21 RTape 4075 RLA… Read More
Jason Nale
April 30th, 2020 by signcraftShop name: Nazareth Sign Company Shop size: 360 sq. ft. Age: 47 Graphics equipment: Jaguar 48 48-in. cutter Online: On Facebook as Nazareth… Read More
Tim Bauman
April 30th, 2020 by signcraftShop name: All Signs & Graphics Shop size: 2500 sq. ft. Age: 58 Graphics equipment: Mimaki CJV print/cut Roland Vp-540 Gerber plotter Gerber… Read More
Shop Trucks
April 30th, 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
Tips & Tricks
April 30th, 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
Professional finishes deliver value
February 28th, 2020 by signcraftSource list: Paints and finishes 1Shot Paints: Lettering and bulletin enamels, background finishes, specialty finishes www.1shot.com Akzo Nobel: Base coat/clear coat paint system… Read More
