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Category Signwriting
How to use tape for signwriting
This guide explains how to use adhesive tape for signwriting. It’ll help you work faster when painting signs and letters, as well as enable straighter edges for stripes and panels. To tape or not to tape Some signwriters refuse to…
How to sand signs
The following in-depth guide explains how to sand signs and panels without the use of power tools. Ensuring your oil and water based paint coatings adhere and dry smoothly. Protecting plywood, hardwood, MDF, aluminium, steel, and plastic substrates. Why sanding…
How to hold a lettering brush and mahl stick
This guide explains the fundamentals of how to hold a lettering brush and mahlstick. With practice, you’ll automatically adopt these techniques and perhaps modify what’s comfortable for you. Posture for signwriting Be conscious of your posture and how it affects…
How to clean a paintbrush
Whether you’re painting with water based or oil based paints, it’s essential to understand how to clean a paintbrush. This basic guide will help you when painting signs and large panels. Remove excess paint Glide the used paintbrush over the…
How to clean a lettering brush
Knowing how to clean a lettering brush is essential for the care of your brushes. This guide will show you basic steps for cleaning lettering brushes, as well as compact storage. Remove excess paint Once you’ve painted and are ready…
How to hold a paintbrush when painting signs
In this beginners’ guide, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques for how to hold a paintbrush when painting signs. Enabling you to paint large areas quickly and neatly. When painting large areas with a paintbrush, the painter must work steadily. Otherwise,…