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Recent content by Keith Jenicek

  1. Large Format Prints on Large Windows

    Thank you both for your input. This will be a print, so it will have to be applied to the outside of the storefront windows. The 1/8" perimeter cut will be done. My understanding is that it will ensure adhesion as the vinyl contracts. If I did not cut the vinyl 1/8" from the glass, there may...
  2. Ram Sign for a friend

    Looks great! Glad to see your project went well!! Thanks for the tip on the epoxy application. Best, Keith Artisan Signs
  3. Large Format Prints on Large Windows

    I have been requested to cover three large windows, 10ft by 5ft, with vinyl prints. They do not want the windows to be "see thru" so I plan on using 3M Vehicle Wrap along with a laminate. The print itself will have large pictures with black, graphical fames that separate the pics. The building...
  4. Smalts help please

    Sorry, I did not mention that Smith's Cream is now manufactured by 1-Shot, so it is definately compatible with their lettering enamels.
  5. Smalts help please

    Could be...however, I don't see any advantage to painting smalts. Some of the reflective qualities would be lost when painted. If you have to match the paint color exactly, I would suggest using HDU and sandblasting. This will leave a pebble effect for the background, similar to smalt. Then...
  6. Smalts help please

    Wow. Just discovered this thread with so much disinformation.... We have both Smith's Cream & Smalts available to the sign industry on our website, so you could say we have the experience. Our supplier used to be Rick Glawson of Esoteric Signs as well. However, after his passing, his shop...
  7. How to politely ask for deposit before any work is started?

    Forgot to mention, we also include a .cdr file. It is what we design with... As far as design, yes, you must also communicate your understanding of layout, how the logo will be used with several medias and the importance of a versitile logo for vertical & horizontal formats.
  8. Large Quantity Lettering

    Then pay someone a small sub-contracting fee to weed it for you. Depending on your state, you should be allowed $xxx.xx of sub-contracted work that would not require a 1099.
  9. Install question

    6' wide will bow. I'd install a top & bottom support if I were going to use MDO. If you cannot give it extra horizontal support, I would say you have the wrong substrate.
  10. What vinyl to use for long-term outdoor sign (printed)

    I'd use the 3M as well with laminate. If you have a large sign & a Big Squeegee, you'll thank yourself! Just recently applied 3 panels of vinyl to a 5'x10' aluminum sign in 45 minutes using the forementioned.
  11. How to politely ask for deposit before any work is started?

    We ask for logo payment upfront. Like you said, the customer will take your design and run if you let them. It is very important to tell the customer what they will be recieving... - .jpg files for easy print reproduction (high res) - .pdf file for universal file importing - .ai...
  12. Large Quantity Lettering

    In order to cut down on weeding labor & weeding mishaps, we started incorporating a "weed line" in our outputs. That is, we create a horizontal line, to be cut, that intersects with the middle of the text. Then delete any overlapping line segments in the text using an trim tool in our...
  13. Any merchant members doing yard signs?

    We use Signs365.com. You just need to have a format that will fit on a 4'x8'.
  14. small vinyl cut decals

    Yep, the Gerber Edge!
  15. Rolle Pro

    I think they want you to buy a new one.
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