Surprising Uses of a Flatbed Printer Sign-making has progressed quickly over time, from signs being made by hand-painting lettering back in the day, to intricate wood and metal signs made by using specialized tools, to digital printing which allows for endlessly...
Surprising Ways to Use Banners Banners are well-known signs that are pretty affordable, fast to produce, and durable enough for temporary use indoors and outdoors. You’re probably used to seeing banners with big lettering advertising a “NOW OPEN” message or something...
We’ve written a lot about digital printing in the past with our blogs on event signs, banners, and vehicle wraps. But we’ve never really delved into what digital printing actually is! There are lots of different kinds of printing methods out there and it can be...
Do you want your business to stand out at your next event? Trade shows and expos continue to prove their value. Events like these help exhibitors and businesses raise awareness of their brands in a big way! However, standing out in a sea of competition is not easy....
Endless Possibilities with Wall Wraps The concept of wrapping a vehicle can be applied to virtually almost any flat surface. An advantage of wrapping versus painting is that it is not a long-term commitment. As long as your wrap is taken care of, you can look forward...
Yard signs ready for delivery! Baessler Homes is an established and successful property developer located in Greeley, Colorado. They have been building high-quality homes in the Northern Colorado area since 1968. Building a house or any large permanent structure is an...
Recycling Sign Scraps One of the first things we noticed about the sign industry when we opened Connecting Signs five years ago was all the scraps and waste from making signs and how to start recycling sign scraps. The trash cans were full and emptied out every day –...
Schools will usually have a mascot that represents the school in the community and at events. The mascot is displayed in lots of different ways – murals, banners, and a school flag. When the students at Harris Bilingual Immersion School in Fort Collins, CO decided on...
Trade shows are important and exciting events that allow you to directly communicate to your customers. However, if you don’t spend time prepping your presentation (and budget) you could find yourself frustrated by the experience. Trade shows and expositions are...
Have you ever tried designing something on the computer? It’s not as easy as you would think! Graphic design has come so far from hand-drawn thumbnail sketches. Sketching out your ideas on a piece of paper is simple and un-constricting. However, if you want to...
To generate leads and engage your customers, you need a solid marketing strategy with multiple forms of advertising. There are many options available and, of course, each one is suited to a specific field. Advertising to the public continues to evolve and change. You...
Signs have been around for many, many years. Ever since people learned how to communicate and write words, they’ve been making signs. Even the first cave paintings could be considered, by some, to be the first forms of signage! Sign making started out with simple (but...
Our new flatbed printer has so many benefits and features that produces such amazing, high quality printing on rigid material that we had to share what we have learned. Flatbed printing is used on many types of rigid substrate: Aluminum Coroplast, foam and gator board...
There are many large-format digital printers out there, and each kind tries to specialize in as many different applications as they can. There are specific things that specific printers do better. Dye-sublimation printers are great when used for printing on...