Placing text on a Path
February 24th, 2016 by Mike JacksonWhen designing signs, you’ll likely run into times when you need to make text follow along a path of some sort. The path… Read More
Follow-up: David and Robin McDonald
February 24th, 2016 by signcraftRobin and David McDonald were first featured in the July/August 1993 issue of SignCraft. They opened Avila Sign & Design in 1985 with… Read More
John Deaton of Ages Brookside, Kentucky
February 24th, 2016 by signcraftJohn Deaton was first featured in the May/June 2000 issue of SignCraft. In 2012, John switched from signs to freelance illustration for a… Read More
Diesel-powered mechanical sign painting marvel
February 24th, 2016 by Dan SawatzkyWhen the idea of the Sign Challenge was first discussed, Peter and I were eager to enter. Samples are such a critical part… Read More
What’s it cost to produce these three jobsite signs?
February 23rd, 2016 by signcraftMaterials: Three 18-by-24-in. aluminum composite panels — $75 Three metal sign frames — $54 Stainless steel screws and nuts — $24 Vinyl film… Read More
Design Clinic: Monument sign
February 23rd, 2016 by Bob BehounekThis design clinic is an example of a familiar problem, like many of the others we have worked on recently. Certainly there is… Read More
Tips & Tricks
January 12th, 2016 by signcraftRead this article and many more like it with a membership to SignCraft.Already a SignCraft.com Member? Click here to log in.- or -Join… Read More
Shop Trucks
January 11th, 2016 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
Special effects can add a lot to the lettering
January 6th, 2016 by signcraftSign makers have long been using special effects to make letters on flat signs more intriguing. Years ago it was common to add… Read More
You lost me at “Hello”
January 6th, 2016 by Richard McKinleyKnow what you’re going to say The first moments of a conversation with a prospective customer are your best opportunity to establish what… Read More
If you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward
January 6th, 2016 by Mike Jackson“A paradigm shift is a dramatic change in methodology or practice. It often refers to a major change in thinking and planning, which… Read More
