Sell the impact of wall prints
March 1st, 2017 by signcraftOne of the markets created by the advent of digital printing is wall prints or wall wraps—custom designed digital prints that are installed… Read More
The 1-2-3 approach to successful truck door lettering
January 1st, 2017 by signcraftOn many (maybe most) trucks, the lettering is confined to the doors. This is especially true of tractor trailer cabs. The most common… Read More
Profile: Keith Smith
January 1st, 2017 by signcraftShop name: Brushworks Signs & Graphics Shop size: 2200 sq. ft. Staff: 3 Age: 37 Graphics equipment: Roland VersaCAMM 540B printer/cutter Graphtec 24-in…. Read More
Getting the most from Photoshop’s Clipping Masks
January 1st, 2017 by Mike JacksonPhotoshop has about a gazillion tools and features, but a few powerful ones jump off the page that could help many sign designers…. Read More
What’s it cost to produce this 5-by-12-ft. storefront sign?
December 31st, 2016 by Braun BleamerMaterials: 5-by-10 panel of 1.5-in. 15-lb. Sign-Foam HDU: $525 Black Beauty abrasive: $40 30-mil sandblast mask: $100 Primer and paint: $75 PPG clear… Read More
Design Clinic: New look for a pizza shop
December 31st, 2016 by Bob BehounekWhen it comes to business, things change every day. Circumstances send owners from one interest to another. Let’s say that was the case… Read More
Stripes & Graphics: “Hot Rod Jen” Thomas
October 31st, 2016 by signcraftSome kids grow up around ballfields or horses. Others grow up on a lake or on a farm. Jennifer Thomas grew up around… Read More
Signs We’ve Seen
October 31st, 2016 by signcraftWe’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
Glazes work magic on 3D graphics
October 28th, 2016 by Dan SawatzkyLast issue we showed several name plaques we have created for the participants of our workshops through the years. While they were a… Read More
Design Clinic: Sign faces for an auto repair shop
October 28th, 2016 by Bob BehounekTenant signs on directories can be a challenge, no doubt. Often there is a lot of visual competition on a directory, and clutter… Read More
