Tips & Tricks
May 1st, 2019 by signcraftBond Styrofoam with Great Stuff foam sealant We often make interior signs, displays and props from extruded polystyrene foam, often called Styrofoam. We… Read More
Shop Trucks
May 1st, 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
What’s it cost to produce this 3D entrance sign?
February 23rd, 2019 by Larry ElliottMaterials: 4-by-5-ft. 3/4-in. PVC board: $120 2-by-4-ft. 1/2-in. PVC board: $40 2-by-5-ft. ¼-in. PVC board: $30 4-by-5-ft. 4mm corrugated plastic: $7 1 quart… Read More
Finding a market for laser cutting and engraving
February 28th, 2019 by signcraftCutting letters and graphics for signs is a natural for the laser, but there is a lot more work out there for the… Read More
Design Clinic: Restaurant window signs
February 23rd, 2019 by Bob BehounekMuch of my work in recent years centered around fascias and vehicle graphics, but it wasn’t always that way. In my early days,… Read More
The challenges of concept design
February 23rd, 2019 by Dan SawatzkyI often get asked if we charge for design. The answer is always “Yes!”—with one caveat. We do charge upfront for design, but… Read More
Design & Price: Truck lettering
February 28th, 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
Adapting logos to vehicles
February 23rd, 2019 by Dan AntonelliWhen you think about designing wraps for vehicles, it’s akin to putting a puzzle together—making sure all the elements fit together, and making… Read More
Vince on stripes and lines
February 28th, 2019 by signcraftVince Balistreri was in his early 20s, doing custom paint work in a body shop, when he first tried his hand at pinstriping…. Read More
Periandros Damoulis
February 28th, 2019 by signcraftShop name: Senior designer at House of Signs, Frisco, Colorado and launching Periandros-Design.com Age: 54 Graphics equipment: Vectric Aspire Autodesk Artcam Pro Autodesk… Read More
