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Signwriter

Signwriter: Fascias, vans and gold leaf on glass. Every shop front, van side and pub board is lettered by hand, and a good signwriter's work is on show across…

Fascias, vans and gold leaf on glass. Paint the name over every shop in the high street.

Every shop front, van side and pub board is lettered by hand, and a good signwriter's work is on show across the whole town. The tools are brushes, a mahl stick, enamel paint and gold leaf, and the skill takes years to learn. Work comes in batches when a new firm opens or an old one changes hands, and cut vinyl and the printed sign eventually take most of it.

Setup costs
£1,100 to £8,200
Competition
Medium
Category
Trades & Home Services

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