Braun Bleamer: Six partial vehicle wraps
September 18th, 2023 by signcraftWith so many wraps on the road today, many customers assume that they need one on their truck, too. But a full wrap… Read More
Q&A: Source for wholesale T-shirt printing
September 17th, 2023 by signcraftReaders want to know: “I want to offer t-shirt printing to my sign customers and plan to outsource that. Can anyone recommend a… Read More
Get this hefty condensed font for free!
September 11th, 2023 by signcraftYou can never have enough bold, condensed typefaces on hand for sign work. Most primary copy requires a bold letter style, and so… Read More
Seven tips that will boost your vehicle graphics sales
September 11th, 2023 by signcraftFew businesspeople wake up some morning thinking it’s a good day to spend $1000 getting some great lettering on the company truck. Rather,… Read More
Tools to create sign layouts that really work
September 4th, 2023 by signcraft“Design is everything. It’s what makes a sign work,” says David Showalter, David Design, Bryan, Ohio. David leans on traditional sign design principles… Read More
12 vintage billboard designs
September 3rd, 2023 by Mike JacksonScale—that’s probably the biggest difference in the products commonly referred to as early outdoor advertising and what we now think of as commercial… Read More
Don’t let secondary copy steal the show
August 28th, 2023 by signcraftYou don’t have to look at too many of his signs or vehicles before you realize Braun Bleamer [Jet Signs, Palmerton, Pennsylvania] is… Read More
Signs We’ve Seen: August 2023
August 27th, 2023 by signcraftHere’s a another batch of impressive work by SignCraft readers. Don’t forget to send us yours! Round-faced letters finished with 23K gold leaf… Read More
How to succeed in the sign business for 47 years (or longer)
August 21st, 2023 by signcraftFifty years ago, David Showalter was a young housepainter. While painting a house next door to a sign shop, he mentioned to the… Read More
Howdy, pardner! Step back in time, saddle up and head west!
August 20th, 2023 by Mike JacksonVintage movie posters of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s often packed powerful punches of both color and expressive lettering. Westerns were the movie… Read More
Six tips for strong logos
August 14th, 2023 by signcraftFor most small businesses, the primary use of their logo is for their signage. And since most signs are viewed by people passing… Read More
Q&A: How do you insure good paint adhesion on aluminum composite material?
August 13th, 2023 by signcraftA reader wants to know: “Has anyone found a prep and finishing system that works well on ACM? “I like the material because… Read More
