Create a finish with the look of brass or pewter
June 26th, 2019 by signcraftThe look metal makes for an interesting effect on letters and graphics, and we like to use that. Here’s our formula for a… Read More
Design & Price: 32-sq.-ft. freestanding sign
June 20th, 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: Revamping the pet salon sign
June 20th, 2019 by Bob BehounekGetting a call to step in and “spruce up a fading sign” can be a daunting task to say the least. How many… Read More
My dimensional sign making roots
June 20th, 2019 by Dan SawatzkySign makers I meet often comment about how they would love to do the kind of work we do in our shop instead… Read More
Learning to letter and stripe: The beautiful struggle
June 20th, 2019 by Kaja WynstanskaThere is nothing more discouraging than the struggles of a beginner. Nothing more frustrating than the fact that those struggles will always be… Read More
The ones that got away
June 20th, 2019 by Gary AndersonMost of us do a lot of signs that are what I call “professional.” It’s a clean, legible design that delivers the message… Read More
Raychel O’Donoghue
June 26th, 2019 by signcraftShop name: Lexington Signs and Graphics Shop size: 2000 sq. ft. Staff: Two, part-time Graphics equipment: Roland VG-540 printer/cutter Graphtec 30-in. plotter Online:… Read More
Timely Signs
June 26th, 2019 by signcraftOwners: Paul and Joe Beichert Shop size: 15,000 sq. ft. Staff: 19 Age: Paul, 46 and Joe, 42 Graphics equipment: Two Roland XR-640… Read More
What’s it cost to letter this semi cab?
June 20th, 2019 by Rob EstesMaterials: 6 sq. ft. of Dark Green Oracal 751 vinyl film: $12 Application tape: $3 Miscellaneous supplies: $2 Total materials: $17 Labor: Design/sales:… Read More
Max Chamberlin
June 26th, 2019 by signcraftBefore his death at 24 in a tragic accident, Max Chamberlin had spent a good deal of his life growing up and working… Read More
Shop Trucks
June 26th, 2019 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
