Blogs
Classic Signs Extraordinaire!
Every once in a while a nice trip down memory lane has its benefits. And certain times, highlighting something from the past is a great way to show respect and to open eyes to some seldom seen history. So think of this blog as Coastal Enterprises' way of honoring some...
Almost ready for the workshops
The spring workshops are now just around the corner with the first students due to arrive tomorrow. We’ve been busy getting ready! The samples the students will work on are all prepared, The name plaques are getting their final touches
A Hand-Carved Crawdad Creation
When speaking with our latest Facebook contest winner Jon Peterman about his very unique "Crawdad Festival" sign, I found out that the sign was not made for a customer, but as a sign he keeps in his shop for customers to see (his town has an annual "Crawdad...
Paint MAGIC (part two)
Here’s the second batch of name plaques – ready for the workshop. There is still another bunch of name plaques in the painting process
Paint MAGIC (part one)
Creating files in EnRoute is great fun! Watching the files become real as they are routed from Precision Board on our MultiCam still fascinates me, even after more than six years. But it is the painting process where the real magic happens
Kelsey
The last name tag for the workshops is for Kelsey. The file was created entirely in EnRoute. As per usual it started with vectors.
Dov’s name plaque
As always the name plaques start with the vectorized design. The lettering was simply typed
What Is Our New Preferred Trade Resources Directory?
Coastal Enterprises is proud to announce the addition of a new "Preferred Trade Resources Directory" on our website. Our goal is to create a unique network which will enhance communication and coordination amongst the companies that comprise the signage, composites,...
A Brief History Of The Sign Industry
A brief history of the sign industry, courtesy of Signs of the Times magazine, September 1976. From The American Sign Museum's website: http://www.signmuseum.org/a-brief-history-of-the-sign-industry/.