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January

Design & Price: Box truck lettering

January 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

December

What’s it cost to replace the 4-by-8-ft. faces on this monument?

December 31st, 2017 by

Materials: 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

January

Letters

January 2nd, 2018 by

Robert Lee Dear SignCraft, In August, I lost a good friend and mentor, Bob Lee. I met Bob over 37 years ago when… Read More

Shop Trucks

January 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… Read More

Signs We’ve Seen

January 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

January 2nd, 2018 by

Search for layout ideas on stock photo sites The world of sign design moves closer to the world of graphic design every day…. Read More

October

Rebranding my own small business

October 26th, 2017 by

In the 22 years since I founded Graphic D-Signs, I’ve helped rebrand more than 1,000 small businesses around the globe. I’ve always understood… Read More

Knock someone out with an incredible envelope

October 26th, 2017 by

I started doing custom envelopes about 20 years ago, for fun gifts for friends. Over the years, though, they have greatly influenced my… Read More

CNC routers deliver head-turning signage

October 30th, 2017 by

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

Designer at work: Sean Beauchamp

October 30th, 2017 by

Southpaw Studios is one of those combination design studio/sign shop/ unique fabrication shops. It was born as a sign shop focused on painted… Read More

Adobe Illustrator basics

October 26th, 2017 by

Have you ever loaded Adobe Illustrator on your computer, then tried to figure out how to do some of the most basic functions,… Read More

From engraved plaques to cut steel signage, lasers do it all

October 30th, 2017 by

Having a laser in your shop almost always means a broad range of work—from cell phone cases and key fobs to signage. Customers… Read More