Welcome to the Sign Maker Blog. Here you'll find articles about creating beautiful signs and memorials, whether they're memorial plaques, wedding items, wheel covers or business signage.

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Wonderful Willow and Perfect Poplar

24th June 2026 @ 9:27am

Categories: Caring For Our Countryside

At The Sign Maker, we’re proud of our efforts to care for the countryside. As highlighted on our Caring for the Countryside page, we’ve planted over 1,500 willow and poplar trees across the farm. This initiative serves several purposes. Firstly, it creates valuable habitats for local wildlife...

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Signs for Wedding Businesses: Elevate Your Venue Experience

1st April 2026 @ 8:04am

Categories: Whats On

When you are running a wedding venue, your goal is simple: create a seamless, memorable day for every couple and their guests. From the moment guests arrive to the final farewell, clarity and flow are everything. One of the most effective (and often overlooked) ways to achieve this is through well-designed...

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How to Choose the Perfect Signs for Your Business

17th March 2026 @ 11:27am

Categories: Business Signage

  First impressions matter. The signage outside your business is often the very first interaction a customer has with your brand. Well-designed business signage not only helps people find you, but it also communicates professionalism, builds trust and encourages customers to step inside. Whether...

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The Power of Professional Signage for Tourism and Trade

24th February 2026 @ 11:31am

Categories: Business Signs

In a competitive tourism and business landscape, visibility matters. The right signage doesn’t just tell people where you are — it shapes first impressions, builds trust and enhances the overall visitor experience. Living and working in Devon, we see first-hand how effective signage can...

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Introducing our ArmourTec Wheel Covers

13th February 2026 @ 11:57am

Categories: Whats On

  If you love getting off the beaten track and making the most of your 4x4, you’ll want a spare wheel cover that can keep up. That’s exactly why we’ve introduced the ArmourTec Wheel Cover to our range — an ultra-tough, hard-wearing cover built for adventure. But what...

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Freshen Up Your Home This January with Our Winter Sale

22nd January 2026 @ 6:30pm

Categories: House Signs

The start of a new year is the perfect excuse to refresh your home and give it a little extra love. After the busy festive season, January is all about clean slates, simple updates, and thoughtful improvements that make your space feel welcoming again. With our January Sale now live, it’s the ideal...

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Corian Memorial Plaques: A Modern, Durable Tribute

2nd December 2025 @ 12:21pm

Categories: Memorials

  What is Corian — and why it works so well for memorials Corian is a “solid surface” material originally developed by DuPont. It’s made from a blend of acrylic polymer and alumina trihydrate (a mineral derived from bauxite ore), giving it a unique combination of properties....

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Helping Wildlife Through Autumn and Into Winter

23rd October 2025 @ 10:45am

Categories: Caring For Our Countryside

  As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, autumn is a busy time for wildlife. Birds, insects, and mammals are all preparing for the colder months ahead — building up food stores, finding shelter, and conserving energy. Here in North Devon, we’re lucky to be surrounded by nature,...

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Metal Stakes – The Perfect Foundation for Your Plaque

8th October 2025 @ 9:02am

Categories: Engraved Signs, Memorials

At The Sign Maker, we know that a plaque is only as strong as the stake that supports it. Whether you’re displaying a memorial plaque, a garden marker, or an information board, choosing the right metal stake ensures both durability and a beautiful finish. We offer a wide selection of metal stakes,...

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Discover Our Wheel Cover Collection

4th September 2025 @ 11:48am

Categories: None

At The Sign Maker, we've significantly expanded our wheel cover offerings since acquiring WheelCover.com in late 2022. From soft fabric options to durable, semi-rigid designs, we cater to both personal and commercial needs. Our guide helps you navigate the choices with ease....

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Polygood® Signs: Sustainable Elegance Meets Lasting Durability

15th August 2025 @ 12:27pm

Categories: Engraved Signs

  Welcome to Sustainable Signage At The Sign Maker, we’re passionate about crafting signs that not only look great but also do good. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Polygood®—a premium, eco-friendly signage solution that blends elegance, resilience, and environmental...

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15% Off Painted Hockey Stick Signs – This Month Only

7th August 2025 @ 9:53am

Categories: Whats On

  Add Timeless Charm to Your Property with Our Painted Hockey Stick Signs – Now 15% Off! Looking to add a beautifully crafted and durable entrance sign to your property? Our Painted Hockey Stick Verge Signs offer a distinctive and practical solution—combining refined style, long-lasting...

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Our range of ladder signs

16th April 2025 @ 11:22am

Categories: articles

  If you are looking for a sign to display more than one house or business, then a ladder sign might be the perfect choice for you. While you might have decided this is the correct sign, there is rather a lot of styles to choose from. This blog aims to make that choice even easier, discussing...

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Signs for all your business needs

1st April 2025 @ 5:56am

Categories: articles

When it comes to your business you want to ensure customers have the best experience when visiting you. Whether you a shop or a tourism based business signs will be something you require. From you exciting entrance or shop window front to your simple health and safety signs. Here at The Sign Maker we...

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2024 Wrap Up

14th February 2025 @ 1:59pm

Categories: None

2024 was an amazing year filled with lots of new products for us here at The Sign Maker - give our latest blog a ready to discover which products were developed last year. ...

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30th July 2024 @ 10:11am

Categories: Business Signage, Engraved Signs

At The Sign Maker, we take pride in our wide range of sign-crafting skills, but we particularly shine when it comes to Farm and Estate Signs. Why? Because we create all types of signs in-house, from small acrylic laminate plaques to large Oak entrance signs. This means we can cater to all your signage...

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Family run Business Shortlisted for Business Awards!

23rd April 2018 @ 9:08am

Categories: Awards

The Sign Maker has been shortlisted as a finalist at the North Devon Journal Business Awards. Find out how they started and what makes them successful!...

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