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
Design & Price: Window graphics
August 30th, 2016 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
Stripes & Graphics: Michael Hall
August 30th, 2016 by signcraftMichael 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 Mike JacksonMost 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 Aaron TaylorIs 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
Stripes & Graphics: What is it about flames?
June 22nd, 2016 by signcraft“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 Mike JacksonSandblasted 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
