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If you don't subscribe to the print edition of SignCraft, you're missing a lot of great articles on shop management, pricing, step-by-step techniques and more. There are over 150 idea-packed photos in every issue, plus great tips and shortcuts to make your work easier. Subscribe today and you'll get the 2010 Sign Pricing Guide FREE!

In our latest issue:

Nov/Dec 2009 - Design & Price: 2-by-3-ft for a B&B

In every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers a scenario for a sign project and asks them to do a sketch of the sign they might have produced and to quote a price for the job. This time it's a hanging sign for a bed and breakfast. You'll see the designs, the prices and the comments of the outstanding sign makers who participated.    

Nov/Dec 2009 - What’s it cost to do the graphics on this trailer?

Chris Lovelady tracked the time and the cost of materials on this trailer lettering project, which was done with vinyl film and digital prints for the graphics. Two sides, plus the back doors—what would you have charged?

Nov/Dec 2009 - How to convert a photo into an illustration

On that blacksmith’s trailer, Chris Lovelady wanted to use the tools of the trade as an illustration, but couldn’t find clip art images. He shows you how you can quickly snap a digital photo and convert it into a graphic using Photoshop.

Nov/Dec 2009 - Creating logos with a retro look

Retro design is not only fun to do, but it can help your customer look like they’ve been around for years—creating a sense of quality and trustworthiness. Dan Antonelli tells how he makes it happen, from sources for ideas to showing examples of his approach at work.

What's New

New book on sign design

Inside Sign Design covers illuminated and non-illuminated sign design, page layout, proper format, call-outs, writing sign specifications and other areas of sign design.Other topics include creating sign submittals for buyers, property owners, and city planners.Available for download, on CD or in print.   www.chatterboxdesigns.com  

Cool Tools & Other Neat Stuff

Western red cedar signblanks

Ready for sandblasting, carving and routing—all clear vertical grain. Choose from 40-plus stock sizes.To find your local distributor visit: us at www.allwoodsignblanks.com

 

Gallery

Every issue of SignCraft brings you over 150 idea-packed photos. Here's a sampling from our recent issues. Simply click on any image to enlarge it.

1. 

   Phil VanderKraats

2. 

   Art Schilling

3. 

   Bryan Hardbarger

4. 

   Raymond Chapman

5. 

   Stu & Chris Dobell

6. 

   Malcolm Wall

7. 

   Great Big Graphics

8. 

   Chris & Stu Dobell

9. 

   Bob Perry

10. 

    How to - Photoshop effects

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