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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--plus instant access to the online sign price calculator, where you can price everyday signs in just three clicks!

In our latest issue:

July/August 2010: Design & Price: Tractor cab door lettering

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. The project in this issue is a pair of tractor cab doors. You’ll see the designs, the prices, and the comments of the outstanding sign makers who participated.

July/August 2010: What’s it cost to produce the graphics for this ambulance?

John Shoffner tracked the time and the cost of materials involved in the production of the graphics for an ambulance—and along with some terrific step-by-step photos, he offers some time-saving shortcuts that will help you cut costs, too. What would you have charged for this sign?

July/August 2010: Get the most out of Photoshop’s Strokes command

Mike Jackson explains how to get the most out of the Strokes and Brushes tools in Photoshop for sign work--to create outlines, frames and more.

July/August 2010: How to make a vehicle look like it’s part of a fleet

Learn the design elements that help define the “fleet” look—and find out how you can put those skills to work for your small-business customers who are seeking a corporate look.

What's New

New print media brochure from Arlon

Arlon’s new print media brochure includes technical information, applications for each product and recommended laminates to use with each film.Designed to assist customers in choosing the right product for their application, it includes seven new film products.   www.arlon.com  

Cool Tools & Other Neat Stuff

Chrome-plated, portable floor rack

Store and protect wide format roll material like vinyl, inkjet, film, paper, application tape, banner material, etc. It holds 72-inch wide rolls and up to 1000 pounds. A detachable handle option is available. Rack is $227.70, and the handle is $34.50.  

www.gapusa.com

 

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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.

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