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
What’s it cost to produce this double-faced 4-by-8-ft. sign?
January 21st, 2022 by Steve MysseWhen this customer stopped in, I could tell he was looking for something more than your basic 4-by-8 sign. He’s a farmer and… Read More
Fabricate signs from aluminum composite material
January 14th, 2022 by Jim DuttonAfter I read Curt Nelson’s article, “Step-by-step: Building monument cabinet signs,” in the May/June 2010 issue, I began experimenting with aluminum composite material… Read More
Hidden hardware keeps this installation a secret
January 7th, 2022 by Chris LoveladyWhile working on a large sandblasted sign for a local restaurant, I kept trying to think of an easy, unobtrusive way to assemble… Read More
Handling linear layouts
December 31st, 2021 by Bob BehounekBack in the mid-1960s, my travels in and around the greater Chicago area were a source of inspiration and amazement. Right in the… Read More
