Recent content by cpgraphix

Trace by hand and scan... use your design program to turn to vector

Painting it would be the best way, but if you can't or the customer requires vinyl for some reason, I would take a good picture and print it out, next I would use a piece of transfer paper of the original print and use a fine felt tip sharpie to trace, then scan it into your software and use...

Love the story Gino, some people just dont understand what they are missing. I can't count the number of people that have made comments about the smell in our shop, especially when we screen print 100 yard signs..haha

I still use alot of MDO, I buy primed mdo from N. Glantz, i always seal the edges with filler reprime both sides put it on heavy on the edges. I have never used an exterior latex as background coat, I only use Ronan or Sherwin Williams Industrial Enamel for that, works out peferct with 1-shot...

I own Mikes book on layout, and have read it quite a fee times. I agree it is a good informative book with lots of helpful tips. Maybe its my background but i feel all sign people should put in their dues and not just buy a bundle package and open up shop. Within the past few years alone...

Why do I have to Follow these said "RULES" to create a good Sign Layout/Logo.. The way I see it, there are no rules to Ones Personal ART, be it Oil Painting, Sign Painting, Pinstriping, Vinyl or Digital Printing.... If everyone followed the so called "RULES" there would be no Variation from...

I agree with RJSSIGNS, if it lioks right it is right. How do you learn to design from a text book, it is something that is in your eye, not a book. Although their are certain rules/guidelines for using negative space, but once again i believe that is born in your creativity. Maybe some people...

Your using uv inks in that dsx7 printer? Or in a HP

I am using uv inks, but still dont come close to an eco solvent print for durability.

Awesome, thanks so much for your help

Would you recommend one of their printers? Are they reliable?

i didn't figure it was possible, just curious. I am looking into getting a good solvent printer with outdoor capabilities, figured i could use the HP for promotional type stuff, or just to mess with. Any recomendations on a good entry level printer that is suited for wraps, vehicle klettering...

I would create your own, only real way to get what you are really looking for. I have created all types of old gas pumps in FLEXI, I was making them into showcards. I will see if i can figure out how to post some pics.. I also made some custom cabinets and doors.

I know this is an odd question, I was born and raised in the sign industry and I just recently purchased a Hp Designjet 5500 printer, (Got a hell of a deal, under $300) so i couldnt pass it up. I do all hand painted work, with some vinyl work and screen printing. Thought i could dabble in the...