This is a guide to make proper Sigs and Avatars. Now your probably wondering how do I make it? You need a program according to your specifications here is a list:

*MS Paint:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/ … aintnt.exe
The most simple program with terrible results.

*Tux Paint
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/T … 22526.html
I'm not sure about this one but you can try it out.

*G.I.M.P
The best FREE program around creating good results.
http://www.gimp.org/

*Photoshop
This is the best of the best, because of the price tag this is Professional only stuff. (This is the one I use.)
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/photoshop/

Once you have got one of these you can start to make your sig. Please read part 2 coming soon...