Sign Builder Illustrated wrote up a fantastic article about the 2017 Sign Invitational, including information on next year's show. The magazine spoke to the top three winners about how they came up with their designs and the methods and materials they used to achieve...
Sculpturing
Suffolk University – 3D Design with Precision Board
Suffolk University Students Design with Precision Board HDU Precision Board is a truly user-friendly medium for art and design. It allows even the most entry-level artists, architects, and designers to create a tangible object from just an idea and some rudimentary...
The 411 on the 45 (TSF-45 that is..) – Finishing Part 2
A few weeks ago some of our skilled craftsmen at Coastal showed how to add remarkable texture and dimension to your Precision Board project using our TSF-45 Texture Surface Finish. We were happy to hear from our loyal readers that the post got their creative wheels...
Edge Bonding: A PB-Fast Set walk-through
Out technical staff at Coastal Enterprises has received questions frequently in regards to using PB-Fast Set for edge bonding. Here is a quick step by step picture aided explanation of how it’s done. This sample of PBLT-15 was cut into two pieces. Our goal is to use...
The Artists Who Happen to Make Signs – The Angry Bull
I’m sure you’re familiar with the phrase “taking the bull by the horns.” Well Xpressive Graphix takes the phrase to a whole new level. Creating a sign for the Angry Bull Saloon is a prime example of what the artists at Xpressive Graphix are capable of while following...
“He who kills with one leap…”
A well-known company in the theme park and display business, Monster City Studios (MCS) of Fresno, California, has been in business for over 15 years and produces high quality advertisement displays. Using Precision Board Plus, MCS has begun a new project that took...
Letterheads: Keepers of the Craft – 40th Anniversary
For generations, men and woman designed, carved, lettered and painted signs by hand. In today’s world, machinery is taking the lead in signage with its ability to mass produce or “set it and forget it”, but what about the flowing subtleties and unique touches that...
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na… Batman! With West Coast Customs
“I am the reason criminals breathe easier when the sun rises.” – Batman. A powerful statement from Batman, Arkham Knight is the only appropriate way to introduce this beyond impressive piece of work from West Coast Customs. Made from Precision Board Plus, these...
Sculpting Abstracts with Stan Carpenter
After teaching for 15 years, and being involved in the custom home design industry for 20, Stan Carpenter decided it was time for some real fun, and started sculpting Precision Board Plus. With a background in the custom home design industry working with architects...