
Design & Price: Double-faced 3D hanging sign
April 21st, 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

Another Sign Challenge project
April 21st, 2016 by Dan SawatzkyMore than two decades ago I was fortunate enough to be at a gathering of passionate sign makers from around the world. The… Read More

Design Clinic: Box van graphics
April 21st, 2016 by Bob BehounekI know what you are thinking. But, no—I did not make this one up. This is as real as it gets, from a… Read More

Shop Trucks
February 25th, 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… Read More

Patrick Smith of Orange, California
February 24th, 2016 by signcraftPatrick Smith was first featured in SignCraft in January/February 1985, at the dawn of the computer age. Patrick went on to use the… Read More

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

