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Effective design creates a powerful first impression
April 30th, 2019 by Dan AntonelliRecently, a new restaurant opened up near my office. It had been vacant for almost ten years, and people were very excited for… Read More
Using swatches, patterns and tiles in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
April 30th, 2019 by Mike JacksonDo you ever wish to add a texture or pattern to letters or graphics? Maybe you’ve never really needed them, but with a… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-16-ft. storefront sign
May 1st, 2019 by SignCraft MagazineIn every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Creating a theme and a package for an ice cream parlor
April 30th, 2019 by Dan SawatzkyWe have an extremely fun job currently in progress in our shop. A regular client of ours recently asked us to work up… Read More
Step-by-step: Traditional airbrushed lettering
May 1st, 2019 by SignCraft MagazineJersey-style truck lettering, with its gradient blends, custom-designed lettering and chrome effects, has much of its roots in race car lettering and rock-and-roll… Read More
Design Clinic: Take a break and have some fun
April 30th, 2019 by Bob BehounekEver since I was in grade school, my interests seemed to center around color and design. I am a visual type of person,… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this 12-by-16 entrance sign?
April 30th, 2019 by Braun BleamerMaterials: 4 sheets 2-in. HDU board: $1600 CNC cutting/routing: $660 1-in. PVC board: $240 2X6 pressure-treated stock: $150 Paint: $100 Hardware and miscellaneous… Read More
Sign panels and substrates at work
May 1st, 2019 by SignCraft MagazineSourcelist: substrates Aluminum composite material/ACM 3A Composites USA Grimco Laminators Inc. Mitsubishi Plastic Composites Nudo Products Inc. United Industries Engraving materials Duets by… Read More
Bob Bjorkquist
May 1st, 2019 by SignCraft MagazineShop name: Bob’s Signs Shop size: 1200 sq. ft. Age: 56 Staff: Three plus Bob Graphics equipment: 2-by-3-ft. Laguna IQ Pro CNC router… Read More
Redgie Adams
May 1st, 2019 by SignCraft MagazineShop name: Adams Signs Shop size: 2600 sq. ft. Age: 69 Staff: Redgie Adams and Jon Moore Graphics equipment: MultiCam CNC router Roland… Read More
