Organizing and backing up your clipart and photos
May 1st, 2018 by Mike JacksonMore than likely, you have a large inventory of clipart you’ve purchased over the years. But, there’s a catch. The more you buy,… Read More
Overcoming white truck syndrome
April 30th, 2018 by Braun BleamerIf a small business owner needs a new truck and wants to make a good deal on one, it’s probably going to be… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this 26-by-40-in. sign?
April 30th, 2018 by Michael JamesMaterials: Substrate: $19.33 Cast metallic gold vinyl (4 ft. x 15 in.): $5.71 Cast white vinyl (4 ft. x 15 in.): $5.01 Removable… Read More
Laser-cut T-shirt transfer film
May 1st, 2018 by Lev UzlanerAnother of the tasks a laser cutter/engraver excels at is cutting heat transfer stencils for sportswear graphics. The laser’s ability to cut extremely… Read More
Design Clinic: 4×8 for an art gallery
April 30th, 2018 by Bob BehounekThe best laid plans sometimes do not work out well when art and artists are involved. One group specializes in one type of… Read More
Trademark basics: What you need to know
April 30th, 2018 by Dan AntonelliAs designers, we share a responsibility in making sure we have a basic understanding of the laws surrounding the creation of artwork and… Read More
A big project done on “island time”
May 1st, 2018 by signcraftMany projects can seem to take a long time in our shop, but a recently completed job holds the all-time record! They say… Read More
Joel Lunsford
May 1st, 2018 by signcraftShop name: Lunsford Sign Works Shop size: 5000 sq. ft. Staff: Joel and Janette Lunsford Age: 46 Graphics equipment: Multicam 5 x 10… Read More
Designer at work: Karen Souza
May 1st, 2018 by signcraftOver 40 years ago, Karen Souza started creating a market for her brand of vehicle lettering in and around the small town of… Read More
Shane Kenny
May 1st, 2018 by signcraftShop name: Suncity Signs & Graphics Shop size: 2100 sq. ft. Staff: 3 full-time, 2 part-time Age: 34 Graphics equipment: Roland VS 640i,… Read More
Design & Price: 4×8 real estate sign
May 1st, 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
