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August

Design & Price: Window graphics

August 30th, 2016 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

August 30th, 2016 by

Shrinking banner prices Dear SignCraft,    I participated in your banner survey [see the Online Exclusive article, Take a Look at What Others Charge… Read More

Stripes & Graphics: Michael Hall

August 30th, 2016 by

Michael Hall grew up around cars. His dad had a hot rod and took Michael with him to race tracks. His dad was… Read More

Don’t let the message get buried by technology

August 30th, 2016 by

Most signs and banners “back in the day” were either hand painted or created with computer-cut vinyl—or a combination of both. Time and… Read More

Laser at work: Engraving solid surface material

August 30th, 2016 by

Is there a laser at work in your shop? We’d like to hear how you’re using it and see photos of the work… Read More

June

Stripes & Graphics: What is it about flames?

June 22nd, 2016 by

“I don’t want just regular pinstriping—I want some flames…” Every pinstriper knows that flames are sort of magical for some customers. The effect… Read More

Diggin’ up the past: The dawn of sandblasted signs

June 22nd, 2016 by

Sandblasted wooden signs have been seen on the pages of SignCraft for decades. You’ll likely see a fair amount of them in this… Read More

Letters

June 22nd, 2016 by

Bill Gottsman Bill Gottsman, sign painter, sign designer and frequent contributor to SignCraft died February 27, 2016. He was 97—but he was certainly… Read More

Laser at work: Using HDU board

June 22nd, 2016 by

One of the interesting things we do with our laser is cut letters and graphics from high density urethane board. We’ve found that… Read More

Design Clinic: Illuminated sign for a vet clinic

June 22nd, 2016 by

Sign layouts like this example seem to become more common with each passing day. What scenario could have led to this small animal hospital sign? With… Read More

April

R&S Lines: 25 years of unique fleet graphics

April 25th, 2016 by

For those of you who have followed my career through SignCraft, you are probably familiar with the semis I do for R &… Read More

February

Mockups sell designs

February 23rd, 2016 by

More tips to help you get the logo approved Communication: Have conversations up front about who their new logo should be targeting. Find… Read More