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1) Mark out stripe position ie where top of stripe is to sit. 2) Peel back say 1 inch (vertical) and stick loosely to vehicle - or whatever. 3) Have a slightly more soapy fluid mixture and spray surface 4) Peel back about three feet backing paper and align vinyl to markers. 5) Squeegee first...

None... but unlike many in this business today, most half reasonable tattoo artists know how to kern. Imagine a newbie saying "I just bought some ink and a needle. Wuz thinkin' about getting into the biz". Yeah right... imagine testing your "talents" on a 6'5" biker dude.

A lot of similarities between his desire, comittment and the final output. You raised a good point: "dedicated to his craft". Sadly, the dedication for me is still burning. My ability to express this dedication is dwindling day by day. Even more sadly, so too is the income I earn from...

Not necessarily "better" but a male tends to create the basics whereas a female does not only basics but also detail. They tend to have a better "eye" Cheers - G

Are you serious? This is a sign forum for signwriters and signmakers. So make them yourself. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Closest I ever got to cross dressing was buying (and wearing) a girlie, frilly lookin' cooking apron to complete a competitors brush job while on my way to a formal function... chartreuse don't look real good on a tux.

"Oh SignManiac you are my hero" (said in the best Marilyn Monroe voice possible)

Bill while I did not sense any bitterness, I can't help but think to some degree we all, (well those that have had an all encompassing journey in the last 15 + years) as a group, us "oldies" do tend to feel a little bitter. Or is that sadness? Sadness as to what the industry has become...

I have a Roland PNC1200. Purchased in 1994. Only cutter I have owned, runs almost everyday, and cuts everything, as well as pen plots for pounces. Only ever replaced blades, cutting strip. This thing just doesnt stop and could probably still get close to what I paid for it. Cheers - G

"Out of the kindness of my heart, I agreed to help and gave him a SMOKING price to wrap his van.' Rule number one "there are no friends in business" Do it full price, be rewarded for your talents or don't do it at all. If the guy goes broke in 6 months the only one that misses out is YOU!!!

There are so many great comments on this thread and some not so good. Some make you laugh and some make you think. I most certainly can see ALL sides. Let's put "Melissa" aside for one moment as a person. It's not personal against her but rather her intent, or actions that we see almost every...

Probably the BEST intro I have seen... someone with experience AND still wants to learn / do better. Welcome from Sydney Australia.

16 years - I was a Corporate Banker and learnt from the SOHK. Just said "yep I can do that" to whoever would pay me money. Then went away and learnt. Funny how the dominant time spent in the "industry" seems to be posted by experienced fully fledged sign folks. Where are all the...

Some great and worthy comments here so far. Congrats on getting into this side and for first shot... not bad.... rating out of 10 for materials used, possibilities, end result: 3 My problem is this: Whilst yes technically it is a dimensional sign, you could have done SO much more with...

Welcome. I suggest you "sit tight" for a while and just read. I suggest you visit your town this weekend and look at nothing but signs for 8 hrs per day. Break down their construction and determine a good and bad one. Visit a local sign shop, most likely the "old guy" who is willing to...

Don't know what the "stick" job is like ( I truly hope it stays there...) But from just a camera angle distance away, it is almost impossible to read. Imagine trying to read that at even 12knots. Not bagging - just a tip for next time. Graphics are graphics and signs are signs. One is...

Computers are really cool. Crap in - crap out. Does ANYONE create designs rather than just hit the "effect" button?. Imagine the finished product BEFORE you even start. Then create what you imagined. If it looks exactly as you imagined, then you have created what you "saw". It may be...

There are many ways to to this: However only one will last many years..... the rest will damage your reputation for years. Get some vinyl, cut it, lay it on the building, trace with a pencil, remove the vinyl and paint the bloody thing!!!!!!!! BY HAND double coated. Six letters 10" high...

I look at it this way.... I make as much money as I WANT. There are guys out there (granted I am in Oz) who are "flat out" doing ten jobs for $300 each. That's $3000, the same $3000 that I charge $750 for each of 4 jobs. I take my time, do a better job, have pride in my work and have no...

I think you'e "lost the plot" ... Italy's colours are red, white and green. Any person wanting instant recognition will use these colours. Google Italian logo and look at images. A good example of simple with good layout is this...