Vicksburg is a relatively small to medium sized town I guess (pop. 27,500)and we have my shop which was founded in 1983, one older shop and the inevitable franchise shop. Competition is not really fierce but mainly price based. Not to mention that the franchise is owned by the local newspaper. Prici...

I have this repeat customer that just about works me to death. But he's fun to watch, he reminds me of the doctor on The Simpsons. He is constantly calling wanting banners and signs CHEAP! What he does is he'll ask for quotes for 4 or 5 different items. When I get them all together the fun starts, h...

I have done a couple of murals and some pretty large scenic billboards but have always either worked with 1 Shot or artist's oils. I am wanting to know about the exterior acrylics for mural use and even have heard about some mural artists using exterior latex house paint. Anyone have any expert opin...

Thanks, I am not familiar with these dyes and from what I could gather through a quick scan on the 'net', they appear to be primarily for wood finishing. Is this the same stuff you're referring to? Also, any suggestions as to the best brand. Thanks again.

I have a customer who wants his logo on a pool table felt. I know that just about anything that I could do would effect the playing surface. I thought about maybe cutting some stencils and air brushing with some sort of thin dye but then comes the question of opacity. Perhaps this is just one of tho...