2016 Sign Invitational
June 22nd, 2016 by signcraftThere’s nothing like a little friendly competition to make things interesting. Dan and Peter Sawatzky were talking about how different sign people each… Read More
Tips & Tricks
December 29th, 2018 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
Effective wrap design gets more important every day
October 31st, 2018 by signcraftIn the early days of wraps, almost every wrap turned heads, simply because they looked radically different than conventional truck lettering. But over… Read More
Race car graphics at 1/25th scale
October 29th, 2018 by Bob BehounekWay back before video games totally engulfed the younger generation, an innocent world existed where kids made things by hand to play with… Read More
Small signs, big messages
October 30th, 2018 by Rob CooperI do a lot of small signs, either secondary informational signs or just those that are limited by the space or the use…. Read More
Learning to hand letter for the second time
October 30th, 2018 by Peter McCullenNine years ago, I acquired myself a brain injury. In hindsight, I’d much prefer to have acquired a boat or small vacation home… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this 72-by-44-in. overlaid plywood sign?
October 29th, 2018 by John DeatonMaterials: One sheet of ½-in. overlaid plywood: $60 Cutting charge: $25 White Oracal 751 film, 24-by-10-in.: $20 Digital prints: $10 Application tape: $6… Read More
Sell the subtle aspects of branding
October 29th, 2018 by Dan SawatzkyOne of many lessons I’ve learned from visiting Disney theme parks is the importance of branding, which is the way a business creates… Read More
Signs deliver powerful first impressions
October 29th, 2018 by Dan AntonelliWhen it comes to making a good first impression, nothing compares to the impact a great sign or truck wrap can make. It… Read More
Designer at work: David Hassan
October 31st, 2018 by signcraftWith roots in Colonial times and classic maritime signs and graphics, Cohasset, Massachusetts, has a rich history of carved graphics. Decades ago, it… Read More
Profile: Peter Blackman
October 31st, 2018 by signcraftShop name: Blackman Designs Shop size: 900 sq. ft. Staff: 2 Age: 66 Graphics equipment: Roland VS-540 printer/cutter Royal Sovereign laminator Online: www.blackmandesigns.com… Read More
Profile: Judy Grossman
October 31st, 2018 by signcraftShop name: JG Designs Shop size: 1500 sq. ft. Age: 68 Graphics equipment: Ioline Studio 8 plotter Wacom Intuos 4 tablet CorelDRAW X8… Read More
