Stripes & Graphics: Alex Olivera
April 23rd, 2017 by signcraftLike more than one high-school student, Alex Olivera was drawn to pinstriping as a result of his interest in both cars and art…. Read More
Tips & Tricks
April 23rd, 2017 by signcraftLetters inside a window may not require a permit These 12-in.-tall foam cutout letters popped out at me as I drove by. And… Read More
Bob is back!
April 23rd, 2017 by signcraftIf you’ve been with SignCraft for a while, you’ll remember the great cartoons by Bob Parsons, a sign painter from Anchorage, Alaska. Bob’s… Read More
Themed projects are easier to build in-house
April 20th, 2017 by Dan SawatzkyFor many years we built the bulk of our projects on site. Most theme park projects are large, and being built primarily of… Read More
What does it cost to produce this freestanding sign?
April 20th, 2017 by Braun BleamerMaterials: Planks and posts: $200 Two 30-by-84-by-3/8-in. steel faces: $300 PVC letters: $150 Total materials: $650 Labor: Design and prep file: 1 hour… Read More
Follow-up: Brian Stoddard
March 1st, 2017 by signcraftShop name: NW Signs Shop size: 17,000 sq. ft. Staff: 12 Age: 48 First featured in SignCraft: May/June 2006 Online: www.nwsigns.com In most… Read More
Design & Price: 3-by-16-ft. storefront sign
March 1st, 2017 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
Tips & Tricks
March 1st, 2017 by signcraftMake CNC letters that are peel-and-stick Instead of liquid acrylic adhesives, I often use 3M 5 mil Adhesive Transfer Tape 3M 468MP to… Read More
A steam train sample project
February 28th, 2017 by Dan SawatzkyThe Sign Invitational Challenge is happening again at the International Sign Association Show [April 19 to 22]. Competition will undoubtedly be friendly but… Read More
What’s it cost to wrap this pickup truck?
February 28th, 2017 by Ken StifflerMaterials: 274 sq. ft. of 3M IJ180cv3 film and 274 sq. ft. of 3M 8519 laminate: $1080 Misc. supplies: $100 Total materials: $1180… Read More
Design & Price: Van wrap
January 1st, 2017 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
