Tired of digging posts? Drive them in.
February 28th, 2018 by signcraftThe posts for this sign were installed using a post anchor system called Oz-Posts, which are galvanized steel post anchors that you drive… Read More
Branding for local businesses vs. corporate ID
January 2nd, 2018 by Mike JacksonTJ Maxx just had their grand opening here in Jackson Hole. The parking lot was overflowing and the store was packed. The signs… Read More
Finding work beyond your neighborhood
December 31st, 2017 by Dan AntonelliThe biggest challenge most sign companies have today is trying to be competitive in a tough competitive landscape, which is enabling more and… Read More
Essential tools for sign makers
January 2nd, 2018 by signcraftOne of the ways you can add to your bottom line without raising your prices is to boost your efficiency. It’s the old… Read More
The laser makes short-run POP displays practical
January 2nd, 2018 by signcraft“I know that some sign people find a niche for their laser work then more or less stay there,” says Mike Duran, Insight… Read More
Design Clinic: Cargo van
December 31st, 2017 by Bob BehounekCargo van graphics always seem to catch my eye. They give you a big canvas to work with, and plenty of room to… Read More
A sign maker’s dream
December 31st, 2017 by Dan AntonelliImagine a project where the first thing on the agenda are the signs. This is before the business is named, before the buildings… Read More
Designer at work: Rich Dombey
January 2nd, 2018 by signcraftRich Dombey shifted his focus to truck lettering years ago—designing logos and vehicle graphics for service businesses like landscapers, contractors and towing companies…. Read More
Hank Pryor
January 2nd, 2018 by signcraftShop name: Kingdom Productions Shop size: 12,100 sq. ft. Staff: 16 Age: 59 Graphics equipment: AXYZ 5-by-12 CNC router PlasmaCAM CNC Plasma Cutter… Read More
Jake Flurer
January 2nd, 2018 by signcraftShop name: Jake Lettering & Design Shop size: 1200 sq. ft. Staff: Jake and Janet Flurer Age: 58 Graphics equipment: Roland TruVIS VG-540… Read More
Design & Price: Box truck lettering
January 2nd, 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
What’s it cost to replace the 4-by-8-ft. faces on this monument?
December 31st, 2017 by Debi LoveladyMaterials: 4 sheets of 3/4-in. PVC board: $800 Aluminum frame and hardware: $350 Paint and misc.: $150 Total materials: $1300 Labor: Design/sales: 1… Read More
