Laser at work: Laser graphics at Skywatch Signs
April 23rd, 2017 by signcraftBob Stephens added his laser about three years ago. It quickly found its way into his workflow and let him expand his capabilities…. Read More
Shop Trucks
April 23rd, 2017 by signcraftSend 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
Design Clinic: 4-by-8 sign for a pet hospital
April 19th, 2017 by Bob BehounekIt’s not very often these days that a client walks into the shop, looking for a repaint on an existing sign. That’s what… Read More
Laser at work: Jumbie Industries
March 1st, 2017 by signcraftThere are many ways to be led into business, and for Jay and Melanie Selway it was witnessing a friend’s young son battle… Read More
Stripes & Graphics: Brad King
March 1st, 2017 by signcraftFrom the time he was about nine, Brad King wanted to be a pinstriper. His parents made sure he had the tools and… Read More
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
