Step-by-step: Traditional airbrushed lettering
May 1st, 2019 by signcraftJersey-style truck lettering, with its gradient blends, custom-designed lettering and chrome effects, has much of its roots in race car lettering and rock-and-roll… Read More
Design Clinic: Take a break and have some fun
April 30th, 2019 by Bob BehounekEver since I was in grade school, my interests seemed to center around color and design. I am a visual type of person,… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this 12-by-16 entrance sign?
April 30th, 2019 by Braun BleamerMaterials: 4 sheets 2-in. HDU board: $1600 CNC cutting/routing: $660 1-in. PVC board: $240 2X6 pressure-treated stock: $150 Paint: $100 Hardware and miscellaneous… Read More
Sign panels and substrates at work
May 1st, 2019 by signcraftSourcelist: substrates Aluminum composite material/ACM 3A Composites USA Grimco Laminators Inc. Mitsubishi Plastic Composites Nudo Products Inc. United Industries Engraving materials Duets by… Read More
Profile: Bob Bjorkquist
May 1st, 2019 by signcraftShop name: Bob’s Signs Shop size: 1200 sq. ft. Age: 56 Staff: Three plus BobGraphics equipment: 2-by-3-ft. Laguna IQ Pro CNC router 30-in…. Read More
Redgie Adams
May 1st, 2019 by signcraftShop name: Adams Signs Shop size: 2600 sq. ft. Age: 69 Staff: Redgie Adams and Jon Moore Graphics equipment: MultiCam CNC router Roland… Read More
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
