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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Cultivating community resources... Don’t go it alone if you don’t have to
In my last article, I focused on some of my personal challenges that are created by consistently going out on a limb and trying new things in order to build my business and stay excited about the work....
Thursday, December 1, 2011
How to apply gold leaf
When a kindhearted and seasoned sign artist agreed to instruct an elementary school kid in the intricacies of the art of gold leafing back in the last millennium, he not only shared his considerable expertise but unwittingly conveyed a deep sense of...
Monday, November 28, 2011
Thinking on Feet, Standing on Head
I once used my “can-do” attitude to convince a young man that I could repaint a tall weather vane and windmill that had to be lettered about 50 feet up in the air. It was big-time scary just to climb to the top ladder...
Friday, September 30, 2011
Screen printing still offers some cost-effective advantages, despite the growth of di
“Make new friends, but don’t forget the old ones.”—Yiddish Proverb
The digital revolution has forever changed the world of graphics. But that doesn...
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The 2010 Cutter/Plotter Update is intended to offer shops key information on an array of professional cutting and trimming devices geared toward the signage industry. Prices, sizes and numerous key features are listed, making Sign & Digital Graphics’ annual report...
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
I have been doing some form of masking off paint on panels for as long as I’ve made signs. Generally that is because I’ve wanted to achieve durable custom colors with crisp precision. Of course, many types of printers have made some of what I’ve...