How to get sign code variances
April 7th, 2022 by Dan MikaSo your client needs more or bigger signs than the sign code allows. Or signs closer to the road. Or a different type… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this way-finding sign?
April 1st, 2022 by Chris LoveladyOne of the hardest-working types of signs is the everyday way-finding sign that guides people through a building or around a campus. They… Read More
Design & Price: Box truck graphics
March 25th, 2022 by signcraftIn every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Think before you compress or extend that font
March 18th, 2022 by Chuck DavisChoosing the correct font can be an overwhelming task for the professional designer. When faced with the ever-growing list of fonts to choose… Read More
What’s it cost to produce four 2-by-3-ft. sandblasted signs?
March 4th, 2022 by signcraftI did my first sandblasted signs back in 1973 at Cal Neon in San Diego, the first sign shop I worked in. I… Read More
20 years, 20 tips
February 25th, 2022 by Dan AntonelliIn the summer of 1995, I officially registered my business, opened a business checking account, bought some paint and a plotter, and started… Read More
Put shades, shadows and outlines to work
February 18th, 2022 by signcraftBack in sign painting days, the most common way to add some appeal to lettering was to add a shade or shadow. Customers… Read More
Troubleshooting common layout problems
February 11th, 2022 by Doug DowneyThe first Letterheads event that I attended in Elkhart, Indiana, was a real eye-opener for me. I was in awe of the beautiful… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-8-ft. real estate sign
February 4th, 2022 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
Effective layouts begin in black and white
January 28th, 2022 by signcraftWhen starting a design, I forget about color—at least temporarily. There are too many other variables to keep track of. Your personality, the… Read More
