Erik Dickson
February 28th, 2019 by signcraftShop name: Erik Dickson Shop size: 2500 sq. ft. Staff: Erik and Cheryl Dickson Age: 56 Graphics equipment: Gerber 15- and 30-in. plotters… Read More
John Liptak
February 28th, 2019 by signcraftShop name: Liptak Signs Shop size: 1000 sq. ft. Age: 62 Graphics equipment: ShopBot 4×8 CNC router 30-in. Graphtek plotter Online: www.liptaksigns.com This… Read More
Mark Yearwood
February 28th, 2019 by signcraftShop name: Yearwood Design Works Shop size: 1700 sq. ft. Age: 55 Graphics equipment: Graphtec and Roland cutters FlexiSign sign making software Photoshop… Read More
Before and after: The details make the difference
February 28th, 2019 by signcraftIt’s been said “the devil is in the details”—and this is painfully true in sign design. Those details can make the difference between… Read More
Tips for working with type in Illustrator and Photoshop
February 23rd, 2019 by Mike JacksonOver the years, with each upgrade, Adobe “sneaks in” some pretty cool features into their premier pair of design programs: Illustrator and Photoshop…. Read More
Shop Trucks
February 28th, 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
Tips & Tricks
February 28th, 2019 by signcraftTry a two-tone blackboard I’ve used a two-tone blackboard many times to add a subtle logo to signs like this. I use greenboard… Read More
CNC routing lets you sell the value that 3D adds
December 29th, 2018 by signcraftSourcelist These companies offer products for CNC sign production and reach sign pros through SignCraft: CNC equipment AXYZ CAMaster Industries Gerber Scientific Products… Read More
Design & Price: Window lettering
December 29th, 2018 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
What’s it cost to produce this 23-by-32-in. sandblasted sign?
December 27th, 2018 by David ShowalterMaterials: Allwood western red cedar sign blank: $130 Sandblast mask: $45 Paint: $30 Total materials: $205 Labor: Design: 20 minutes Cut panel to… Read More
Cracking the laser marking and ID market
December 29th, 2018 by signcraftAlthough it’s amazing to see incredible detailed graphics, illustrations or even portraits rendered by laser, a far more common use is laser marking—identifying… Read More
