Signs Never Sleep

Font Conference via CollegeHumor

Watch Font Conference on CollegeHumor

I laughed, and milk squirted out of my nose, except it was coffee, and it was hot...

~contributed by J.D. Iles

RC Signs specializes in creating custom, dimensional signage.

Custom dimensional signs help identify, establish, and enhance the location and image of your company!  No other type of signage is quite as effective or nearly as impressive.

Vector Art 3D a leading supplier of dimensional CNC ready clipart is making it easier, more economical and more fun for sign companies and wood-carverd to make amazing 3D parts with a CNC machine.

They even provide free 3D software that allows you to download the clip-art and then cut it on your CNC router.

Their 3D models are around $25 each

Spring Valley Signs will work with you to design the customized sign of your dreams.

Each carved sign is a unique work of art reflecting the character of your business or residence. Experienced craftsmen carve the letters and sculpt the artwork by hand and skilled painters detail those carvings with premium quality exterior paints.

Sandblasted dimensional sign for Cardinal Arms by The Sign Depot

Sandblasted dimensional sign for Cardinal Arms by The Sign Depot

Trailsigns.net: Old-Fashioned, Wooden Carved Trail Signs That Make Terrific Gifts!

Trailsigns.net is a terrific place to buy the gift of a sign for someone.  They create classic, wooden-carved Trail Signs, starting at only $20.00.  Ordering from their site couldn't be simpler, and takes only a few minutes.

For$20.00, this is a great gift that could be used for so many occasions. 

Going over to someone's house for dinner?  How about giving them a sign instead of that bottle of wine? 

Someone letting you borrow their ski-house for the weekend?  This would be a terrific thank you.

Need a stocking stuffer for someone and want to give them something they will keep forever?  A Trail Sign would be perfect!   Link

~written by J.D. Iles

Vintage, Antique Reproduction Signs From Mummert Sign Company

It is no secret that we love vintage signs here at Signs Never Sleep, and we have admired the signs made by Mummert Sign Company for years.  We just discovered that Cottage Living Magazine did a profile of the owner, Marty Mummert, and we thought we would share it with you here.

"Each Mummert sign "starts right out of my head with a sketch," Marty says. "It has to have a certain look and balance, and the colors are so important. It just has to knock you over." Marty carefully considers the wording of each object, running through scores of possibilities before choosing such names as "Blackbat Licorice" or "Bomber Bread." (quoted from a Cottage Living article)  Link

Liquid Language - For the Love of Lettering

Liquid Language owner, Janey Buttler Saavedra has had a keen interest in lettering since she was a young girl.   This early fascination with "letterform" was the beginning of what has become an exciting career.

Janey's spent several years in Europe studying European signage and historical manuscripts. She went on to study sign painting techniques at Los Angeles Trade Tech and continued with Visual Communications and Calligraphic Arts at Cerritos College.  Her skills and formal education prepared her for a career working for Disney, where she specialized in lettering design.

Her own studio, Liquid Language  specializes in lettering arts and whimsical illustrations.  Located in Southern California, Janey's client list includes such big names as Walt Disney Imagineering, Beringer Vineyards, E.J. Gallo Winery and Trader Joe's.  Janey is also currently expanding into Licensing and non-commercial calligraphic commissions.

What started as a childhood fascination, has now become a creative and fulfilling career.  Visit the Liquid Language website for more info.   LINK

~ Contributed by Christine Baker

 

 

The folded paper art of Simon Schubert

These were all created by German artist Simon Schubert using nothing but folded paper.  There is also an extensive online gallery of this incredible work.

Found via the Make Magazine Blog

Carved ship with sails by Sawatzky's Imagination Corporation

Carved ship with sails by Sawatzky's Imagination Corporation

Signmaker1.com; Creating signs in Millbury, MA

 

"Quality Signage is not an expense, it's an investment in your future.", this is the philosophy of Len Mort, owner of Signmaker1.com. His business was established in 1957 based on this vision of incorporating quality, craftsmanship and service. 

Not only is Len a Master Sign writer, he is an avid Harley collector and restorer of antiques, specializing in gas pumps.  He learned his trade from his friends and master sign writers Russell Miller and Edmund McLeod and began as a pinstriper.  Located in Millbury, Massachusetts, Signmaker1.com has work that can be seen throughout New England, California and even Aruba and Switzerland!  

His signs are terrific, but restoration is where his heart is!  Check out some of his work below.  What started as a hobby, grew into its own business.  He has collected all sorts of gas station memorabilia and has clients near and far that he does restoration for.  Len has a real love of nostalgia that has even taken over his home.

Signmaker1.com offers custom design, fabrication, and installation of carved, lighted and wood signage, as well as vehicle lettering.  LINK

 

Sand-blasted monument sign for Walters & Peck Insurance by David Design

Sand-blasted monument sign for Walters & Peck Insurance by David Design

Restaurant sidewalk A-Frame sign at Peppermill Restaurant by Brushwork Signs

Restaurant sidewalk A-Frame sign at Peppermill Restaurant by Brushwork Signs

Keene Signworx is a small custom design and fabricating company with world class skills.  While we specialize in building exceptionally creative dimensional signs, we enjoy the variety  being a full service sign company brings.

If you live outside the New England area, we can easily ship your sign to a local sign shop in your area for installation.

The Sign Depot believes that a good sign is a sign of a good business.

For the past 15 years we have honed our signcraft and pursued excellence in our work.  Our talents are wide and our results narrow...outstanding.

We can do something outstanding for you.

Benton Community Park District by BRF Signs of Jasper, Georgia: Sandblasted Sign

Benton Community Park District by BRF Signs of Jasper, Georgia:  Sandblasted Sign

Signs by Dave: Putting creative designs and craftsmanship to work for your business

Dave Kilgore, owner of Signs By Dave, began his career in his father's sign shop in 1970 at the age of 15.  He started Signs By Dave in 1995, after working for his dad for 25 years.  Located in Wellsville, PA, near York and Harrisburg, Signs By Dave is still a family owned and operated business.

Dave runs a traditional full service shop, offering quality workmanship in carved and hand-painted signs.  He also creates logos and offers vehicle lettering.  Dave's goal is to create signage and logos that get their customers noticed.  At Signs By Dave, they keep up with changes in the sign industry to maintain a creative edge in their sign-making.

You can see more of their wonderful work on their website, but take a look at a sample below.  Terrific uses of details and materials!  LINK

~ contributed by Christine Baker

  

Signs of Boston: Part 2

A recent trip to Boston with my kids 6th grade field trip allowed me the chance to take some pictures.  I am calling this "Signs of Boston", but more accurately, it could be called "The Signs of Faneuil Hall and an occasional sign in another location whenever the tour group would pause long enough to actually let me get a photo".  Those sixth graders move quick!