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by Thomas Stade
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:58 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Why isn't this Gold Size drying on LATEX PANEL????
Replies: 8
Views: 4449

Re: Why isn't this Gold Size drying on LATEX PANEL????

Thanks Mike. I try to avoid that build up on the edges of the mask after its all done but I guess it has to be. I have always used the slow on my dimensional signs but have used enamals in the past. I have added im-gold to my size to speed it up but I learned somewhere that the slow gives you the be...
by Thomas Stade
Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Why isn't this Gold Size drying on LATEX PANEL????
Replies: 8
Views: 4449

Why isn't this Gold Size drying on LATEX PANEL????

First, "Merry Christmas to all" Can anyone shed some light on why my LeFranc slow size is reaaaaalllllyyyy slow drying on a MDO painted panel coated with latex paint. The paint is well dried satin. The lettering to be on the sign is masked but my test areas on the mask dried perfect and on...