Design drives successful digital prints
The technology is impressive, but the outcome is only as good as the design
Technology has given powerful tools to signmakers In every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they... Read More Materials: HDU board: $215 Paint and misc: $144 Total materials: $359 Labor: Sales/design/file prep: 3 hours Precut panels to shape: 1 hour Finish... Read More Hand-lettered signs bear the maker’s mark Dear SignCraft, Back in the day B.C. (Before Computers), I studied and admired many hand-lettered signs. Being... Read More We’d like to see your shop vehicles! More creative sign work from SignCraft’s readers Timesaving shortcuts from SignCraft readers
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Make your own custom PVC posts
Custom posts and mountings are a great way to make signs more appealing and more effective. They make the sign more obvious—without adding... Read More
The secrets of killer truck lettering design
Good design never goes out of date, and that’s as true of vehicle graphics as it is about architecture or furniture design. Recently,... Read More
Flat graphic? Add texture with Gorilla Glue
Texture always adds appeal to a sign design. It creates contrast to the otherwise flat surfaces of the sign, and contrast catches the... Read More
Great-looking interior signs the easy way
Like many shops, Dennis Stanworth, Stanworth Signs, often gets requests for interior signs. Since these signs are seen at arm’s length, he wanted... Read More
