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July

Design & Price: 32-sq.-ft. freestanding sign

July 2nd, 2018 by

In every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More

Letters

July 2nd, 2018 by

Spared from the dumpster Dear SignCraft, Here’s a sign with a history. The redwood in this sign was from a tree that had… Read More

Shop Trucks

July 2nd, 2018 by

Send 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

Signs We’ve Seen

July 2nd, 2018 by

We’d like to see your work! …or photos of signs you’ve seen. Email them today to signcraft@signcraft.com or mail to SignCraft, PO Box… Read More

Tips & Tricks

July 2nd, 2018 by

Move and flip sheets by yourself! I built this rolling table/cart to help move heavy sheet materials. I had seen one online, but… Read More

May

CNC-routed graphics deliver value

May 1st, 2018 by

These companies offer products for CNC sign production and reach sign pros through SignCraft: CNC equipment AXYZ www.axyz.com CAMaster Industries www.camaster.com Gerber Scientific… Read More

Organizing and backing up your clipart and photos

May 1st, 2018 by

More 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

April

Overcoming white truck syndrome

April 30th, 2018 by

If 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

Materials: 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

May

Laser-cut T-shirt transfer film

May 1st, 2018 by

Another 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

April

Design Clinic: 4×8 for an art gallery

April 30th, 2018 by

The 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

As designers, we share a responsibility in making sure we have a basic understanding of the laws surrounding the creation of artwork and… Read More