Design Clinic: Storefront banner
January 4th, 2016 by Bob BehounekUnlike the other signs I have redesigned in previous Design Clinics, this one does not have the usual white background. Rather, our subject… Read More
Stripes & Graphics: Beth Kearney
January 4th, 2016 by signcraftIt wasn’t long after Beth Kearney started pinstriping motorcycles and hot rods that people started looking for her. When people asked vehicle owners… Read More
Design & Price: Semi graphics
January 4th, 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
Profile: Tom Marsh
November 2nd, 2015 by signcraftShop name: Brushstrokes Signs & Awnings Shop size: 2,000 sq. ft. Staff: Four Age: 55 Graphics equipment: Roland VersaCAMM SP-540V printer Royal Sovereign… Read More
Tips & Tricks
November 2nd, 2015 by signcraftOrganize your work table Organizing your workspace can save you a lot of time. Everything has to be mobile in our shop, so… Read More
Engage the client as a person, not a prospect
November 2nd, 2015 by Richard McKinleyYou just got off the phone with a friend, who told you that they happened to see a competitor’s crew, installing a large… Read More
Learning how to learn Photoshop and Illustrator
November 2nd, 2015 by Mike JacksonMost readers probably remember the movie The Matrix, right? In that movie, a programmer was able to upload a martial arts program or… Read More
Laser at work: Making it happen
November 2nd, 2015 by signcraftPierre Hoffmann’s approach to the graphics business is simple: Find out what the client needs or wants, then make it happen. One of… Read More
Design & Price: Monument sign
November 2nd, 2015 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
What’s it cost to produce this freestanding sign?
October 27th, 2015 by RT SignsMaterials: Sign: Two partial 4-by-8-ft. sheets of 6mm aluminum composite material: $270 31 sq. ft. 3551 Oracal film with 290 Oracal laminate: $245… Read More
Cool lines for a cool bike
October 20th, 2015 by signcraft“There’s nothing like having the best pinstriper in the world for a dad,” says Derek Hanson, who is the service manager at Cycleworks… Read More
Using WordPress for a basic website
October 20th, 2015 by Mike JacksonThe “blog” (short for a Web log) has been commonplace on the Internet for many years. Typically, bloggers set up their blog site,… Read More
