Priming, sandblasting, CNC routing, painting, adding texture - making signs is a lot of work, with many techniques to master. We do everything we can to keep a database of useful tips available to you to make your projects easier. Many of these tips are available on...
Plate-All is a real, living (it ages just like real metal) metal finish that can be applied to virtually any substrate. The resulting finish looks and feels exactly like solid cast metal without the cost or weight. To show off this beautiful finish, we sent three...
As the proprietor of a sign shop, having a nice-looking sign for your business is a good rule of thumb. Dave Correll, owner of Brushwork Signs in Faribault, MN, recently decided to make a new sign for the outside of his business - a sign that was featured on the cover...
International Sign Expo 2014 is just around the corner, and everyone is getting ready to head to Orlando to see the latest in signage products and technology. Coastal Enterprises will be exhibiting with some very special projects we have been working on in...
With a motto of "Helping you leave your mark on the world," Orange, CA sign shop Insignia was well suited to tackle the massive 3-D globe project proposed to them by DOW Chemical. DOW requested the globe be lightweight enough for customers to lift, which was no...
Sometimes you see a sign and immediately think "job well done." That was the feeling we got upon seeing this beautiful exterior illuminated fascia sign. Don Bell Signs in New Smyrna, FL, built the sign for local Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grille using an interesting...
Mazeppa Mardi Gras Letterhead Meet was held last week at Mike Meyer Signs in Mazeppa, MN. Representing 4 countries, 100 sign makers braved the cold Minnesota weather for sign seminars, music, meals, and fun. Kellie Miller, Customer Relations Manager at Coastal...
CLN of South Florida made this high-definition video of themselves CNC routing an extremely-detailed 3-dimensional peacock and lettering that came out great! The purpose of this project was to showcase CLN's state-of-the-art 300 Series 6' x 12' router and its...
Its hard to believe it's not solid cast metal, but this is a custom finish applied to Precision Board Plus by the artisans at Synergy Sign & Graphics in Strasburg, OH! This massive gearbox was built by Synergy as a showpiece for the front of their business as part...