New Colony Sign Upgrade

New Colony Sign Upgrade

Eventually, all outdoor signs need to be repaired or replaced. Whether it's paint fading and peeling, wood rotting, vandalism, age-related deterioration, warping or reactions to road and landscape chemicals, outdoor signs are destined to lose their luster and look...

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The Lost Art of Vintage Lettering

The Lost Art of Vintage Lettering

There's a difference between typography and lettering. The first is the mechanized process of setting fabricated characters in vinyl. It's largely computerized. Digitized. However, the other is a hand-drawn interpretation of a sequence of letters or graphics. Art....

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Gold Leaf

Gold Leaf

Shimmering gold leaf is seductive. It's worthy of statuary and ancient tombs for the gods. Historically, it adorns countless works of art and centuries of architecture. The Egyptians were the first to perfect the metal leafing process.Their techniques haven't changed...

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Castle Peak Ranch

Castle Peak Ranch

Ranching in Colorado means extremes. Specifically, the weather is a constant consideration in all aspects: livestock, buildings, property maintenance, and even signs. Castle Peak Ranch, located in Colorado's North Park region, has not just one, but SIX affiliated...

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Night Lights

Night Lights

Of all the signs available today, lighted storefront signs are some of the most common. These commercial business signs offer double coverage. That is, they're on duty both day AND night. What's certain is business owners love their night lights! Of course, storefront...

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Rolling Billboards

Rolling Billboards

As we've mentioned in previous blog posts, Paxton Signs is dedicated to simple, effective design. We say, "no" to muddying up visual advertising space with too much information; No, to tiny, unreadable print; No, to unsightly, crowded layouts. Instead, we say, "yes"...

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The Ancient Art of Wood Carving

The Ancient Art of Wood Carving

For as long as trees and humans have co-existed, so has the ancient art of wood carving. Of course, the use of wood is universal in human cultures. First, it's a means to create or enhance technology. Also, it's a medium for artistry through the ages. Occasionally, we...

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Vehicle and Fleet Graphics

Vehicle and Fleet Graphics

Vehicle and fleet graphics are effective marketing tools. Except when they aren't. Why? Because most designers over-think and over-design their simple, intended purpose. To wrap or not to wrap... It's normal for business owners to expect the absolute most out of their...

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