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Color contrast helps cure ailing layouts
October 22nd, 2021 by Bob BehounekI can’t believe how fast this year is going. It seems like weeks go by, then before you know it, the seasons have… Read More
Ask the right questions to speed the design phase
October 13th, 2021 by Dan AntonelliWhen it comes to finalizing a design for your clients—whether for their sign, truck lettering or logo—the sooner you can get it signed… Read More
Design & Price: Vehicle wrap for a VW Beetle
October 8th, 2021 by SignCraft.comIn every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this sandblasted sign?
October 2nd, 2021 by David ShowalterMaterial Costs: 80-lb 1.5-in. HDU: $50 Roller cover, sandblast mask, etc.: $60 Latex paint: $30 Subcontract sandblasting: $60 Total: $200 Labor: Create design:… Read More
Color and your customers
September 24th, 2021 by Gary AndersonChoosing colors involves a certain amount of risk, as your clients may not share your enthusiasm or vision for color. It is an… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this 4-by-4-ft. sign?
September 20th, 2021 by Gord ColenuttThis was exactly the sort of project I was looking for after SignCraft asked me to put this article together. I wanted to… Read More
Avoid these 10 common sign layout pitfalls
September 11th, 2021 by Mike JacksonDesigners and sign makers who have been in the business long enough can easily recognize work done by newcomers. Why? Either the newbies… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-16-ft. plywood sign
September 4th, 2021 by SignCraft.comIn every print issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign… Read More
Putting shades, shadows and outlines to work
August 27th, 2021 by SignCraft.comBack in sign painting days the most common way to add some extra appeal to a letter was to add a shade or… Read More
Reuse their logo or create a new brand?
August 20th, 2021 by Dan AntonelliAs designers, we’re often asked to create new logos based on a client’s existing logo. Oftentimes, the logo has not previously been designed… Read More
What’s it cost to produce the graphics for this enclosed trailer?
August 13th, 2021 by Chris LoveladyMaterials Vinyl and application tape: $606 Digital printing: $115 Total: $720 Labor Design: 3 hrs. 15 min. Cut and mask film: 2 hrs…. Read More
Convert a photo into an Illustration
August 6th, 2021 by Chris LoveladyThere are so many companies out there selling clip art that the sheer number of images seems overwhelming. But for me, it never… Read More
