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    Signextra Update...
ArtSytems - HP - Mutoh
ArtSystems showcase the broadest range of HP Large Format printers ever, and launch the new Mutoh ValueJets at Sign & Digital UK.
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    Signextra Update...
SAi
Leading provider of Software Solutions for the Professional Sign and Digital Industry introduces SAi Color Solutions.
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    understanding “Natural Layout”
Natural Layout
Inspired by the book “Mastering Layout by Mike Stevens”, Phill Fenton takes us through the initial steps of understanding “Natural Layout”.
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    Gold leaf - Corel Tutorial
Two tutorials by Sal Cabrera
Tutorial one shows us how to go about creating a prismatic dimensional effect using Gold Leaf. Tutorial two shows us how to create an Osmalta background effect found on traditional signage, using Corel Software. Read More::
 
    Vehicle Wrapping Video Tutorial
Vehicle Wrapping – Part 1
Part one of an ongoing tutorial based on vehicle wrapping, where we go through the complete process of wrapping a vehicle from preparation to completion. Part 1, Video duration - 11 minutes. Watch Video::
 
    Application Tape Video Tutorial
Working with Application Tape
In this tutorial you can watch how to apply application tape to cut vinyl graphics, as well as prepare the graphics ready to be fitted. Approximate video duration 22 minutes Watch Video::
 
    Impact’s Vehicle Software on Video
Impact’s Vehicle Software on VIDEO.
See Andrew Ritchie put Impacts vehicle outline software through its paces using Signlab in our next UKSB video. Approximate video duration 10 minutes watch Video::
 
    Weeding Sign Vinyl - Video Tutorial
Weeding & preparing Vinyl – Part 1
Yes, in this tutorial we go back to the bare basics were we cover what almost every sign maker must carry out on a daily basis, Weeding! Approximate video duration 17 minutes Watch Video::
 
    Window Graphics – Two Video Tutorials
Applying Glass Etch Window Graphics
In this tutorial, watch Robert Lambie prepare and apply DRY, two Glass Etch vinyl panels measuring 1600x500 and 1200x1000 with graphics cut from them. Both windows are prepped, fitted and application tape removed in only 10 minutes. Watch Video::
 
    Banners – Video Tutorial - Part 1
Banners Video – Part 1
Here, we go through the process of creating a digitally printed banner, a cut vinyl banner and an ink stencilled banner. We cover Trimming, Hemming, Eyelets and laying up. Approximate video duration 25 minutes. Watch Video::
 
    Creating a Traditional look sign...
Creating a Traditional looking Sign
Using modern day sign tools and materials, Duncan Wilkie of Comsign Architectural Signage shows us how to create a traditional styled Estate Agent Sign.
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    Vinyl Tutorial - Video
"Multiple layers of vinyl"
In this VIDEO tutorial we show you how to stack 4 layers of vinyl, perfectly aligned, bubble & crease free in less than 4 minutes... fitted dry!
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    Chrome Lettering Effects using Corel Draw
Chrome Lettering in Corel Draw.
Learn how to easily create stunning chrome effect lettering using Corel Draw in our next step-by-step tutorial submitted by Stevo Chartrand.
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    Adding Decorative features.
Adding Decorative features to signs:
Sal Cabrera shows us just how easy it can be to add Elegant decorative features to your signs. Read More::
 
    Air-brush Step by Step Tutorial
The Italian Job
Award winning air brush artist Brian Curtis shows us how he goes about creating a stunning wet look Union Jack Paint Splodge on the roof of a mini cooper car.
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    Free Standing Sign Tutorial
Free Standing Sign
I was recently faced with the task of creating a free standing sign with a concrete base that must keep within Health and safety regulations. The cruncher was, i had only 24hrs to have it made and put into position on site. See how i got on Read More::
 
    Gorilla glue & Gold leaf?
Gorilla glue & Gold leaf?
Learn how to add dimension to boring flat panel signs & transform them into stunning works of art in our new step by step tutorial submitted by Sal Cabrera ”Read More::
 
    Diamond Grade Reflective
Diamond Grade Reflective
As it is now law that road service vehicles should be branded with Diamond Grade reflective films, I recon allot more of us will begin to use it. I have already, so i thought i would share some of my tips in my next step by step tutorial. Read More::
 
    Easy install of fonts - Video
Easy install of TTF Fonts
See how easy installing True type Fonts into your sign software can be achieved... Video tutorial by Andrew Ritchie Watch Video::
 
    Vectorwise VIDEO Demonstration
"Raster Image to Vector Format"
See how Andrew Ritchie aka Vectorwise works with speed and accuracy when delivering artwork to his customers. Some say “It is generated using special software, we know its not! Watch Video::
 
    Corel Draw Demonstration
Corel Draw
More Tips and tricks from Stevo Chartrand! This time Stevo shows you some quick corel draw demonstrations using the blending tool? Read More::
 
    Photoshop Tutorial:
Photoshop Tutorial
This next step-by-step tutorial has been submitted by Dave Rowland of The Sign Shop, Devon. Dave will Show you a simple and easy process to merge two photos into one using Layer Masks. Read More::
 
    Air Brushing made SEXY !
Air Brushing made Sexy!
Award winning air brush artist Brian Curtis shows us how he goes about creating stunning custom built motorcycle paint work! If you have ever seen Orange County Choppers on TV, you will know the type & level of work we are talking here? Read More::
 
    Wood Carving in Progress
Wood Carving in Progress
Joe Cieslowski of Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery in the U.S. shows us just how he goes about creating a beautiful hand carved family crest from eastern white pine, painted then assembled.
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Shiraz 6.4 and Mimaki Finecut
By: Steve Vallis
Mon May 12, 2008 7:31 am
Dome text
By: Chris Wool
Sun May 11, 2008 11:42 pm
customer complaining that when vinyl removed paint is too.
By: Graeme Harrold
Sun May 11, 2008 11:22 pm
laser engraving glass INFO
By: Graeme Harrold
Sun May 11, 2008 11:16 pm
Best way to overlap
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Sun May 11, 2008 10:32 pm
Corel X3 Problem
By: Paul Humble
Sun May 11, 2008 1:21 pm
Feather Flags
By: Derek Heron
Sun May 11, 2008 9:26 am
Blade protection strip for a mature Camm1-Pro CM300
By: Michael Endacott
Sat May 10, 2008 2:57 pm
New Printer Recommendations
By: Jason Xuereb
Sat May 10, 2008 9:38 am
Worlds Largest Vehicle Wrap?
By: Jason Xuereb
Sat May 10, 2008 9:30 am
What Sublimation Setup?
By: Steve Underhill
Sat May 10, 2008 9:24 am
loading an eps
By: Simon Strom
Fri May 09, 2008 9:41 pm
RIP & Print problem.
By: Arthur Raynor
Fri May 09, 2008 9:26 pm
How long to rip?
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Fri May 09, 2008 8:32 pm
label numbering
By: Alex Pirozek
Fri May 09, 2008 6:10 pm
making a website page from corel12
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Fri May 09, 2008 4:03 pm
Recycling foamex
By: Mike Robson
Fri May 09, 2008 2:49 pm
which blade for reflective
By: Hugh Potter
Fri May 09, 2008 2:37 pm
Excess ink on Canon Pigment W8400
By: Jason Xuereb
Fri May 09, 2008 11:30 am
2 colors gone... any clues?
By: kanados
Fri May 09, 2008 9:55 am
problem with rockhopper ink
By: Karl Williams
Fri May 09, 2008 2:17 am
XP service pack 3
By: Russell Huffer
Thu May 08, 2008 2:30 pm
Screenprint ink removal?
By: Steve Underhill
Thu May 08, 2008 10:55 am
flood coated background
By: Steve McAdie
Thu May 08, 2008 9:54 am
Brick or stone built lit sturdy hotel sign...examples?
By: Mike Kenny
Thu May 08, 2008 9:15 am
Fitting vinyl to a road tanker
By: Adrian Yeo
Thu May 08, 2008 7:58 am
Tarmac Signs
By: Mark Nihotte
Thu May 08, 2008 6:44 am

Shop
december lasers     DGI     LaserPro Venus 12     Scitex roll to roll - SOLD     A3 Desktop Laminator     Ex-demo Puma II Cutting - SOLD     Grafityp Software     40 Light Boxes - Alutrade     Ezytaper     LaserPro Spirit GE 30 watt     LaserPro Spirit 25 watt     Raster UV Printer     Versacamm 54" Printer/Cutter - SOLD     VUTEC-UV flatbed printer     LaserPro Mercury 40 watt     Roland december deal     Europoint Verscamm SP-300V     LaserPro Explorer II     UKSB Discount Shop     ZUND flatbed - SOLD    

Files being swapped
Thistle Vector?     A couple of logos please?     Corel Draw X3 to Flexi     looking for video arcade game vector art?     loking for vector of attached or similar     Honda Racing Team (motoX)     Some lettering in Meta font needed please     Simple Claddagh     indian clipart     Font help     POWER POINT FILE HELP!!     Tyre Tread Vector     Simple Graphics to Vector, help     font id please     Monotype Corsiva ttf..     vectorised mini digger     font help, 'Broom' logo     Cartoon fish     Babtac logo     Curtis logo anyone?    

Quotes needed for
internal widow car stickers     Simple Sign Survey - North Shields, Newcastle     Cling window stickers quote     Sunstrips     Quote for stickers needed     2m x 2.5metre digi prints mounted and lam anti graffiti     Help Needed     engraved memorial plaque, brass     Flags     anyone in middlesborough for small etch job 6 door windows     8ft x 4ft 4mm correx printed     DIGITAL BANNER 5m x 1.5m     Corex screen printed     2 things!     Printed mugs     20ft x 20ft BIG Banner     Printing Quote     ultima roll up banners quote needed asap     50x site boards. screen print?     Flag printing    






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A report on the Roland DG Factory (Printer Assembly)
By: Dave Rowland
Sun May 11, 2008 11:54 pm
MASSIVE THANK YOU
By: Graeme Harrold
Sun May 11, 2008 11:04 pm
Hello from the Warrington/Runcorn area
By: Robert Lambie
Sun May 11, 2008 11:01 pm
Anyone from Manchester
By: James Martin
Sun May 11, 2008 9:08 pm
future possibilities?
By: Hugh Potter
Sun May 11, 2008 11:59 am
Just joined saying a big hello from scotland
By: Duncan Wilkie
Sun May 11, 2008 5:37 am
UKSB Members Pictures... SignUK 2008
By: Peter Normington
Sun May 11, 2008 12:48 am
It's Friday Night...So what's happening!
By: Dave Rowland
Sat May 10, 2008 8:59 am
The Joke Thread, Heard this one?
By: Eggplant
Sat May 10, 2008 2:38 am
Don't you just love
By: Shane Drew
Fri May 09, 2008 10:58 pm
Busy or Not?
By: Mike Grant
Fri May 09, 2008 7:50 pm
Extremely funny John Mayer skit
By: Simon Strom
Fri May 09, 2008 2:54 pm
Respect
By: Harry Cleary
Fri May 09, 2008 12:49 am
Cherry picker
By: John Childs
Fri May 09, 2008 12:12 am
GREAT! First slug of the year and I trod on it
By: Ian Johnston
Thu May 08, 2008 9:43 am
Clever holiday pics
By: Cheryl Smith
Thu May 08, 2008 6:39 am
hello from finland!
By: Marcella
Wed May 07, 2008 11:04 pm
Europoint, Vinyl roll length errors.
By: Joe McNamara
Wed May 07, 2008 8:53 am
pet clothes suppliers?
By: Phill
Tue May 06, 2008 8:44 am
Bank Holiday
By: Dave Rowland
Mon May 05, 2008 9:15 pm
arggg, just wasted.....
By: Hugh Potter
Sun May 04, 2008 10:56 pm
My latest project
By: Robert Lambie
Sun May 04, 2008 10:40 pm
Retrospective insurance
By: Chris Dowd
Sat May 03, 2008 10:54 pm
Late Ideas for Bank 'oliday?
By: Jillbeans
Sat May 03, 2008 1:07 pm
More fun than...
By: Nicola Rowlands
Thu May 01, 2008 8:18 pm
Mayday
By: Harry Cleary
Thu May 01, 2008 4:46 pm
Coming to Scotland!!
By: John Childs
Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:35 pm
Lost attach option
By: Michael Tremarco
Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:18 pm
Truck Side graphics
By: Warren Beard
Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:58 pm
Supplier of poles (NO..not from Poland)
By: Dave n Rob Lowery
Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:58 am

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