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Doctor Neon's Favorite Links

Magazines

Sign Craft Magazine This one is aimed at sign shops exclusively. They have had several articles on strictly Neon, but all types of signs are covered. Free trial issue available for evaluation.

Sign Builder Magazine How-To magazine for sign builders. Free subscription to qualified subscribers.

Sign Business magazine Covers the business side of the business as well as the nuts and bolts. Free subscription to qualified subscribers.

Signs of the Times magazine This is the old timer in the business; been around since 1906. Free trial issue available for evaluation.

Associations

International Neon Association A Neon organization providing educational assistance to member shops and glass tubebenders to improve shop safety, enhance skills, protect the environment, and educational input to standards organizations to help promote safe installation practices.

International Sign Association Representing the entire sign industry, worldwide, since 1944.

Neon Art

Lightwriters Glass Studio Jacob Fishman's site. His art is wonderful - and his book sections list the finest books in the field. Start with the outstanding Neon Engineers Notebook, and add to it as you can afford.

Way Cool Neon shops!

Matt Dillings Lite Brite Neon A young man who is making a big impression in the Neon World; lots of custom work, art work, repairs, and also has classes!

A-1 Signs Incorporated This company is right 'next door' to Westrim. They design, manufacture, and install illuminated signs throughout the USA.
And, my son tells me they have the finest welding department in the country.
He should know - he runs it.

Neon how-to sites

Neon Basics A nice site with clear explanations of basic glass work. Turn your sound on - I think you will like the background music.

Neon Discussion groups, bulletin boards, and e-mail lists

Neon Bulletin Boards These three bulletin boards are hosted by Kenny Greenberg.

Neon-L List This is the most active Neon list on the internet, as far as I can determine. It is THE place for neon enthusiasts. This link takes you to information about the list, and instructions on joining.

Bulletin boards hosted by Sign Industry There are bulletin boards here for many facets of the sign industry - including Neon, of course!