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July

Profile: Mike Maslink

July 29th, 2024 by

For over four decades, Mike Maslink has been providing signs, graphic design and promotional products to businesses in and around St. Catharines, Ontario,… Read More

Cover photo: DeCloet Farms – Randy Howe

July 28th, 2024 by

“We all think sometimes how it would be great to be in a market where there was a big demand for high-end signage,”… Read More

Cover photo: Saranac Lake – Laura Walker

July 21st, 2024 by

Being a sign maker in a tourist area means that many customers are a little more concerned about their image. That means the… Read More

The essential bench grinder setup

July 22nd, 2024 by

Sharpening and grinding are common tasks in most sign shops, so it makes sense to do that as quickly and easily as possible…. Read More

Cover photo: Pearce Jewelers – Peter Poanessa

July 12th, 2024 by

When Peter Poanessa showed how he fabricates great-looking but lightweight sign structures in “The Keene System: Fabricating strong, lightweight sign structures”, he opened… Read More

More before-and-afters from Rob Cooper

July 15th, 2024 by

When it’s time to redo a sign, it’s a great opportunity to make it more effective. Rob Cooper, Koh Tao, Thailand, has repainted… Read More

Cover photo: The Party Store – Bob Behounek

July 6th, 2024 by

  Electric signs require a bigger budget, so design is even more important if the client wants maximum value for their money. When… Read More

A blast from the past: Vintage sign shop photos

July 7th, 2024 by

If you’re like us here at SignCraft, a photo of a sign shop or a sign painter at work from years ago always… Read More

June

Cover photo: Andrews Auto Body – Brian Schofield

June 30th, 2024 by

What’s that arriving at your shop? Another white F-150? Another white Sprinter van? Most of the trucks and vans that get used commercially… Read More

July

Building a modular monument sign

July 1st, 2024 by

When you work alone or with one helper, designing a sign that you can put together on site as if it were a… Read More

June

Cover photo: Steve’s Mechanic Shop – Chris Dobell

June 24th, 2024 by

Chris and Stu Dobell are second-generation signwriters, two brothers who served traditional apprenticeships in Australia before moving to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They’re also… Read More

Vintage beer labels hold loads of inspiration

June 24th, 2024 by

“You know,” says Mark Casey, “sometimes you see something that looks like it would just be so much fun to paint. When that… Read More