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Mechanical fastening is the only thing that works. You can use glue (Lexel), but you need to drill holes into both surfaces so the glue can grab onto something. With non-porous surfaces, sanding is not enough. You can also attach pads to your acrylic using plastic cement or MEK, then attach...

All of the qualifying agencies that require their information or logo to be on a product will be able to supply you with the necessary templates or digital files. A lot of information (and misinformation) can be found on the internet. Much of this information is proprietary, and cannot be...

Once a job is tentatively approved and we have agreed on terms, I will schedule field surveys and research code and property owner issues. That process usually takes about a week, but can drag out longer. Some municipalities require months in order to get a permit. After all property and code...

Installing vinyl on a variety of surfaces has become considerably sophisticated over the years. While it is possible to do just about anything with a squeegee and a propane torch, specialty tools and techniques have been developed that drastically cut down the time needed to accomplish the...

You can tile your vinyl for smaller manageable sizes. If you use a ruler and a straight edge you should be able to get it on straight (if not, hire someone who can). Two bigger concerns would be the opacity of your vinyl and how long it will last over the existing installation. I simply would...

There are two kinds of stress: that caused by natural phenomenon and that caused by obsession. You just have to deal with the bumps and bangs that you come upon in life, but stress created by obsession is unnecessary. It's like stopping smoking; you just decide that you don't want to obsess...

1. Comfortable chair, desk, and drawing table that supports good posture 2. Fast Mac computer 3. Decent internet connection 4. Adobe Creative Suite 5. Large wide gamut monitor I can do without anything else, but I will admit having a small shop and a truck is nice.

I would sell the equipment before it becomes obsolete and buy the sticker from a wholesaler for $30.00 (3M IJ35C with SM 8520 cast laminate, countour cut and delivered to my doorstep).

I will generally not turn down work, but there are customers that I prefer not to work with. I will try to point them in another direction. If they insist, I will take on the work with the usual caveats: nothing free, no discounts, no drawings or field surveys until contract signed and...

It seems that the meaning of my earlier comment has been somewhat misconstrued by at least one of our forum participants (no doubt due to my limited skills as a writer and the hasty way in which the message was composed), to which end I feel obligated to offer clarification: I am not blaming...

Laziness and God have nothing to do with this. The issue is perceptual, and largely comes from a former elite class gradually losing their position of privalge due to global political and socio-economic shifts. If you were white and male and born before 1945, your success was virtually...

I think the Signcraft guide is pretty accurate. I always figure it out both ways and compare my estimate to what SignCraft says. Usually SignCraft is a little higher, so I go with that. If you are much higher than SignCraft, I would suggest checking your supply sources (assuming nobodies...

I would try Lexicon, from the Enschedé Font Family. It is designed to be read at a small point size and is very legible.

You will know when it is time to make the leap when you are selling $10k plus/month of printing. Out source until then. It is quite likely you will continue to out source even then.

I don't need to see it to critique it. Keep it short and factual. Do not include an "objective", that should be obvious if you have done your research on the position you are applying for, and it will be included on the cover letter anyhow. Do not include references on the resume, but have a...

The production page rate for what you are trying to do will be $400.00 - $600.00. But that would be with developed characters and a pre-existing story-line. The creative on that would dwarf the production art rate. Then there are licensing issues. It would be illegal to use characters and...

I will sell the customer whatever he/she wants, but generally they will prefer a sewn hem. Would you want a pair of pants that were taped together? I don't care how "technically superior" a taped hem might be, a sewn hem is what most customers expect and are willing to pay for. Most...

Most graphic designers are not familiar with the production requirements of sign making. Add to that, many designers are either reluctant or, due to policy, cannot release their source files. Most competent design firms will sell their client the required licensing, and are generally willing...

My tongue is bleeding from putting stamps on all those invoices!

Ok. I get it. I don't get out much so I'm missing out on all the fun. Is there betting? I remember belt sander racing at a Letterheads meet. I think competitive "waiting for paint to dry" would be more my speed.