Q&A: Where do you find help?
September 19th, 2024 by signcraftA reader wants to know: “I often wonder where others find their employees. It seems I continually train new people who are going… Read More
Cover photo: Deadwood Gift Shop – Tim Peterson
September 11th, 2024 by signcraftFor over 30 years, Tim Peterson has created beautiful, highly effective signs in and around Deadwood, South Dakota. His work, mostly 3D signs,… Read More
Cover photo: S&S General Contracting – Bob Behounek
September 2nd, 2024 by signcraftThe lowly ampersand usually does its job quietly and somewhat boringly, standing in for the word “and” between two words or letters. Bob… Read More
Put the real thing on their sign
September 1st, 2024 by signcraftIn the days before most everyone could read, the sign maker’s task usually included adding an image to a sign that represented what… Read More
Hand-lettered signs bring a restaurant interior to life
August 26th, 2024 by signcraftBeautiful hand-painted signs—like good food—are uniquely appealing because they’re handmade. There’s something that just “feels good” about them that connects with those who… Read More
Cover photo: Drywall Crack Attack – RT Signs
August 25th, 2024 by signcraftIf a logo includes a graphic, you’ll usually find it above or beside the main copy. But one cool way to surprise the… Read More
Back in time: Vintage sign shop posters
August 19th, 2024 by Mike JacksonBack in the day—before the Internet—a few leading-edge sign shop owners created posters to help advertise their creations. The ’70s and ’80s were… Read More
Cover photo: The Fabric Center – Ray and Rose Grossi
August 18th, 2024 by signcraftWhat is it about a wall sign that makes us look twice? Maybe that it’s big or unexpected or “How did someone paint… Read More
Tips & Tricks: Tile small signs when outsourcing digital printing
August 12th, 2024 by signcraftIt’s tempting to just upload files for several small decals to be print and cut, then specify that you want 4 or 10… Read More
Cover photo: CK Weed Control – Mark Yearwood
August 8th, 2024 by signcraft“Do you really need a graphic with the lettering?” answers that question in a big way. This sign by Mark Yearwood, Yearwood Design… Read More
Memories of a sign painting apprenticeship
August 5th, 2024 by Mark CaseyAfter unexpectedly starting my own business in 1974 [see “Vintage beer labels hold loads of inspiration”], I went to Michigan State University, where, instead… Read More
Cover photo – Keystone Dirt Works – Braun Bleamer
August 4th, 2024 by signcraftRed trucks sure look great—but it sure can be hard to find colors that work well on red. It takes very light or… Read More
