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by Billie DeBekker
Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: It's that time of the year!
Replies: 3
Views: 3203

Re: It's that time of the year!

Thank You all of you who work behind the scenes to keep this going and to all the Talented Artists that keep me motivated and inspired to better my Craft.
by Billie DeBekker
Thu Jan 09, 2014 3:10 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: White Acid.
Replies: 0
Views: 3008

White Acid.

I sent this message to Dave, But I know he's real busy so I thought I might ask here. I would like to start practicing Toning Glass with white acid. But I am a little confused as to the mixture of the Acid. Do I just Mix AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE with my Hydrofluoric Acid to create the White Acid and adju...
by Billie DeBekker
Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:45 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Drop Box
Replies: 4
Views: 3891

Re: Drop Box

Another Cool thing You can do with Dropbox is you can get the app for your smart phone and set it up so that any Photos you take on your phone they will automatically upload to DB and download to your computer so they are sitting there ready for you when you get back in the shop or House....This has...
by Billie DeBekker
Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Black glass
Replies: 12
Views: 9172

Re: Black glass

Read your post on FB.. That glass is AWESOME.. I can not wait till Pat gets some.. I will definitely be ordering some from Pat as soon as he gets some in.
by Billie DeBekker
Fri May 10, 2013 11:13 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Surface gild failure.......any ideas??
Replies: 5
Views: 4587

Re: Surface gild failure.......any ideas??

Joe, One thing I have noticed Up here with the Rolco Fast. If I wait for the squeak.. I'm too late.. So now I mix some Rolco slow with it. Around 15-20%.. I still squeak in less then an hour but leaves me a little more open time. And it might be something in the yellow you are adding.. Couldn't say ...
by Billie DeBekker
Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Spam Emails...not sure what is going on.
Replies: 3
Views: 3004

Re: Spam Emails...not sure what is going on.

It's the start of a Phishing scam.. Send out 100,000's of emails.. Then log the one that don't bounce back.. Then they sell the email addresses to to your online pharmacy and all those other spam and scammers.
by Billie DeBekker
Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: HF Etching on Tempered Glass
Replies: 1
Views: 1895

HF Etching on Tempered Glass

I have a client that wants me to etch/emboss an Entry way door. He already has a piece of 3/8 Tempered Glass in the door. Can I Acid emboss this with good results or is this going to Pop on me. I usually do my Embossing and etching first then have it tempered but I thought I would check first before...
by Billie DeBekker
Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: cut out dimensional lettering.
Replies: 19
Views: 12316

Re: cut out dimensional lettering.

Second and third the Use of HDU and PVC. I recently started using 3/4 and 1" PVC for the higher density and the ability to hold more detail.(But a pain to sand) Since your on the Left Coast cost try to find Duna Corofoam this stuff in my opinion is superior to other Brands of HDU.
by Billie DeBekker
Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: TotemHeads in Jackson Hole, WY
Replies: 4
Views: 3319

Re: TotemHeads in Jackson Hole, WY

That looks like way to much fun for one group to be having.
by Billie DeBekker
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Where have all the Letterhead meets gone???
Replies: 8
Views: 5869

Re: Where have all the Letterhead meets gone???

Seems most of them are getting to be more localized lately Joe, Jeff Cahill Had a small one in November in Falcon I an going to try having one in the spring (TBD)
(I may also be going to Arcola)

But I think your right the Large ones have turned into Walldog meets as of late.
by Billie DeBekker
Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Asphaltum Shading Question
Replies: 1
Views: 1757

Asphaltum Shading Question

I wanted to start practicing some reverse gold with alsphultum Shading but one question.

If I airbrush or paint the Asphultum for the shade then try to water guild, am I going to have problems with the Water guild?? Right? Oil and water.. Or only use Oil Size for this type of work.
by Billie DeBekker
Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Depression and War Era photos and signs
Replies: 5
Views: 4137

Re: Depression and War Era photos and signs

Very Cool Mike, Photo 22 was Amazing.. I go to Ouray often and that photo look like it was taken yesterday. I have the same shot and besides the faded paint.. it looks the same. This is just up the road from there. http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq63/MindCrime007_2008/Ouray/DSCN0001.jpg Here is ...
by Billie DeBekker
Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Workshop with David A. Smith, December 2011
Replies: 18
Views: 11931

Re: Workshop with David A. Smith, December 2011

"Where's the Beef" (aka Pictures)
by Billie DeBekker
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: It's chipping, it's chipping!
Replies: 12
Views: 7246

Re: It's chipping, it's chipping!

Nothing Like a Good "Plink" in the Morning.. Sounds... Sounds Like VICTORY.
by Billie DeBekker
Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Art of Gold Leaf Glass Signs
Replies: 40
Views: 22048

Re: The Art of Gold Leaf Glass Signs

Here are some photos of a Dual stage Etch. I will post some more I took during the process. I hope this isn't hijacking your thread. If so I will move it. http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq63/MindCrime007_2008/Monogram/closeup.jpg http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq63/MindCrime007_2008/Monogram...
by Billie DeBekker
Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How to make Asphaltum Varnish...
Replies: 12
Views: 12867

Re: How to make Asphaltum Varnish...

Well if you care Larry.. Yes.. That was the material I was talking about.
by Billie DeBekker
Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Applying abalone on a curved surface
Replies: 3
Views: 2788

Re: Applying abalone on a curved surface

I read if you soak it in vinegar it will soften the shell so you can bend it a little.. Haven't tried it yet though. And wouldn't on a project until I played a little, but you know that old rule.
by Billie DeBekker
Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:01 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Are yellow page ads really necessary?
Replies: 4
Views: 3127

Re: Are yellow page ads really necessary?

I too, Dumped Yellow Pages about 4 Years Ago. Was a Complete waste of money. For 3 years There was absolutely Nothing in the Phone book. This year due to a few clients request that they would at least like to find my number in the book. (Computer Illiterates) We went with a line ad with website and ...
by Billie DeBekker
Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Hensley Co.
Replies: 85
Views: 78491

Re: The Hensley Co.

Thanks For Sharing all those.. Great Inspiration.

Does anyone Know how those Star Patterns were made.. Is that a textured Leaf/foil or was the glass textured with acid..
by Billie DeBekker
Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Western Sand Blast Catalog
Replies: 16
Views: 10295

Re: Western Sand Blast Catalog

Sure would.. How Much
by Billie DeBekker
Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: illustrator clipart question
Replies: 8
Views: 5440

Re: illustrator clipart question

Yes Do what Mike Said.. I have all my Clipart On my Harddrive that way it is Backed Up along with all my customer files. One thing I also did is Right Click on the folder where all your clipart is saved Click Properties Then Click READ ONLY.. That way you don't accidentally Save over the original.. ...
by Billie DeBekker
Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: illustrator clipart question
Replies: 8
Views: 5440

Re: illustrator clipart question

Try Zooming out.. On Some of Mikes CDs I have noticed. Especially in Signlab that the Item seemed to be saved outside of the main workspace thus when importing they would be placed out in the north 40. Also try using the Zoom all.. (I think Illy has that.) or worse case scenario. Email me the File (...
by Billie DeBekker
Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: DIY Silvering Gun
Replies: 4
Views: 3570

Re: DIY Silvering Gun

Now the true question.. How well does it work. Inquiring minds want to know.
by Billie DeBekker
Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Another newbie
Replies: 16
Views: 8537

Re: Another newbie

Welcome Mike, I'm just over the hill from you in Canon. My Son and I will be at Jeff's Class in April. In Co. Springs. Try to get there. Very reasonably priced @$150.. http://www.brushletteringworkshops.com/ Mark Summers and I are going to try to get together in the next few months to play with some...
by Billie DeBekker
Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Fax Machines...
Replies: 7
Views: 4838

Re: Fax Machines...

Ditto On what Robert Said.. I stopped using a Fax a few years ago.. Email only.
by Billie DeBekker
Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: GoldLeaf workshop Feb 2011 Noah Moore
Replies: 14
Views: 8777

Re: GoldLeaf workshop Feb 2011 Noah Moore

Truly Amazing.. Thank you so much for sharing.
by Billie DeBekker
Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signwriters Gold Leaf Workshop UK
Replies: 19
Views: 11910

Re: Signwriters Gold Leaf Workshop UK

Thank you Dave, Sent you an Email. bill@3dsignco.com
by Billie DeBekker
Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signwriters Gold Leaf Workshop UK
Replies: 19
Views: 11910

Re: Signwriters Gold Leaf Workshop UK

I will never post a piece of my work again.. Absolutely stunning..

Dave, Could a Guy just buy that design from you.. I would love to try my hand at something that complicated.
by Billie DeBekker
Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Are you an S-Corp.
Replies: 4
Views: 2770

Re: Are you an S-Corp.

Mark, The way my Accountant explained it to me was.. What reason do you want a Corp. To separate you from the business Financially and/or Liability. Financially a Corp did not protect me as a Single CEO Corp I was still financially responsible for everything since I was the one that signed all the d...
by Billie DeBekker
Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Colorado Letterheads
Replies: 6
Views: 4292

Re: Colorado Letterheads

Oatis I am Game.. I will be having a Walldogs meet Oct 2012 in Canon City CO.

Who are all the Colorado Letterheads now.. I know Kent, Bill H, Geet and Jeff.. Who else.. I would love to meet more around the State. It gets so lackluster in Canon.