BiG sign fx Blog
Get inspired or learn something new, with our inside look at the industry and processes we can help you see some new ideas or outlooks on things as well as some projects and specials that might inspire your branding journey. We post blog updates on various subjects to help you get the most out of your signage, from maximizing your ROI and extending the life span of your signage, to just showing off the fun stuff we get to do every day.
The 4 Different Types of Clear Ink Uses
Clear ink is an amazing tool to make sure your prints stand out!
Add some flair to any of your digital prints with a clear ink emboss, or a gloss/matte varnish
Make the Most out of your Black Friday Signage
If you’re gearing up for Black Friday, your most likely planning for either what time you need to show up to get a good spot in line, or you’re figuring out what items you should discount and how much!
If you’re a business trying to make the most out of your Black Friday signage, we’re here to help!
Color Proofing
Some prints require colors to be spot on, or at least really close to either existing signage or other branding materials. There’s a few ways to go about color proofing, so that you can make sure your colors turn out exactly how you expect.
Raster vs. Vector
What’s the difference?
The difference between a vector and a raster file is that vector files are made using shapes and curves, meaning it can be enlarged or shrunk down without losing any of its quality. Simply put; vector art is made of lines instead of pixels. Raster files on the other hand…
How to Finish Your Banner
Hems, Grommets, Wind Slits/Flaps, and Accessories.
Everything you need to know about banner finishing.
How to Store a Vinyl Banner
Tips for storing your banners!
Here’s a quick guide to make sure you get the most bang for your buck, and keep your banners in tip top shape when being stored. We explain the 3 main points: Roll Don't Fold, Extra Protection, & Temperature.
The Benefits of Kiss Cut Stickers
Find out why kiss cut stickers are great!
We break down the 3 main reasons that kiss cut stickers are better than die cut stickers! With things like Extra Protection, Easy Peel, and More Room.
The Importance of White Ink
White ink is an amazing tool to use not only because it allows us to print white images and text on colored and clear material, but also because using an underlay of white can make colorful prints really show up and pop on colored and clear materials.
the ROI of Signage
Basically, a good sign should be one of your best salespersons. Why? Because an on-premise sign is a permanent asset. Your sign doesn’t sleep, never takes vacations and says whatever you want.
Liven up your space with full color custom prints!
Full color prints are perfect for business promotion as well as home/business decor.
whatever your interest might be.
We can print beautiful high quality decor for any room.
Importance of a Website
We're here to help you
BiG sign fx is now offering a starting point so that you don't have to break the bank, but still get a modern website. You can upgrade anytime to add more features and build your site as big as you want to, but getting something up that is easy to use and beautiful to look at is the most important step.
Quality is Our Thing
We care about quality; which is why we have the printers we do, and have our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our printers have resolutions of 1440 dpi (dots per inch), so even your most detailed prints will look as crisp and clean as ever.
A Quick Look at Our Roll to Roll Printer
The star of our roll to roll department is our Roland XR-640. We use roll to roll printers to run vinyl and banners.
The XR-640 is a print cut machine that has a print and cut width of 62.5", and a print resolution of 1,440 dpi. It is a 8 color printer: cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta, light black, and white. With the resolution and color to give you a super high quality print every time.