Substrate roundup: Balancing cost and performance
August 31st, 2018 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
Creating textured letters with Gorilla Glue polyurethane glue
August 31st, 2018 by Sal CabreraMaterials: Gorilla Glue No. 11 X-Acto knife Paper mixing cup, stirring sticks 2-by-4-in. corrugated plastic scraps Gold leaf Createx Pure Pigment Paint mask… Read More
Help your clients get free social media marketing
August 29th, 2018 by Dan SawatzkyOne of the most fun aspects of our business is that we never know what the next project may be. The only certain… Read More
Design Clinic: Sandblasted entry sign makeover
August 28th, 2018 by Bob BehounekThere was a time when it seemed that everyone wanted a sandblasted redwood or cedar sign. They are warm, strong, and the sandblasted… Read More
Before and after: Three redesigned truck wraps
August 29th, 2018 by Dan AntonelliWhile it’s always fun to work with new businesses to engineer a new brand and truck wrap for their fledgling business, more often… Read More
Use these templates to build panelized layouts
August 29th, 2018 by Dan MikaPanelized sign layouts have a history that goes back to post-war Chicago. These split panel signs generally use vibrant colors and interesting shapes… Read More
Designer at work: Randy Howe
August 31st, 2018 by signcraftRandy Howe’s shop, Getzum Exposure, is in the small town of Port Dover on the shores of Lake Erie. It’s a small town… Read More
Stripes & Graphics: Ken Klim
August 31st, 2018 by signcraftAlong with the 4-by-8s, storefront signs and truck lettering jobs at his sign shop, Ken Klim has always done plenty of pinstriping—and automotive… Read More
Profile: Danny Dean
August 31st, 2018 by signcraftShop name: Dynamic Signs Design Shop size: 1200 sq. ft. Staff: Danny and Sherry Dean Age: 60 Graphics equipment: Graphtec FC-5100 cutter ULTRA-Flex… Read More
Profile: Donna Larocque
August 31st, 2018 by signcraftShop name: Donna Larocque’s Sign Shoppe Shop size: 560 sq. ft. Staff: Donna plus part-time help as needed Graphics equipment: Graphtec CE5000-60 cutter… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this truck lettering?
August 28th, 2018 by John DeatonMaterials: 24 sq. ft. black Oracal 751 film: $24 16 sq. ft. white Oracal 751 film: $16 6 sq. ft. gray Oracal 751… Read More
Design & Price: Tow truck lettering
August 31st, 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
