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by Aaron Aziz
Thu May 18, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Jobs In Richmond, VA Area?
Replies: 0
Views: 8774

Jobs In Richmond, VA Area?

Just wondering if anybody knows of any sign related job opportunities in the Richmond, VA area?
by Aaron Aziz
Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Swan Oyster Depot
Replies: 1
Views: 2532

Swan Oyster Depot

I recently saw saw some Gold work on the store front windows of Swan Oyster Depot in San Francisco and was wondering who's work it was? Roderick is that your's by chance?
by Aaron Aziz
Sun Sep 20, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Letter Head Fonts
Replies: 1
Views: 2577

Letter Head Fonts

Hey just wanted to give a big shout-out to the guys at Letter Head Fonts, I was very impressed with the quality, alot of times you really cant see how well a font is crafted until it is router cut or laser cut and there where no flaws to be found... thanks guys! I will be posting pics here in the ne...
by Aaron Aziz
Sun Sep 20, 2015 7:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Help ID'ing a font
Replies: 3
Views: 4376

Re: Help ID'ing a font

Thanks Larry, yah I had tried out that site before posting here and I am guess it was hand drawn, I ended up just recreating it in Illustrator but it would have been fun to have had the whole alphabet.
by Aaron Aziz
Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Help ID'ing a font
Replies: 3
Views: 4376

Help ID'ing a font

Does anybody recognize this font?
by Aaron Aziz
Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Prince Edward Island / Charlottetown
Replies: 1
Views: 2450

Prince Edward Island / Charlottetown

Can anyone recommend a sign shop in Prince Edward Island / Charlottetown?
by Aaron Aziz
Sun Jul 05, 2015 10:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Shop tour
Replies: 1
Views: 2634

Shop tour

I am going to be making some changes to my work space and would like to see how others are laying out their shops... I am wondering if some of you would be willing to post some pictures of your shops and comment on what you like and what you would change... Thanks Guys!
by Aaron Aziz
Thu Nov 06, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Sand Blasting/Etching
Replies: 4
Views: 4636

Sand Blasting/Etching

I am wanting to invest a good chunk of money into some equipment for doing glass work and would like some input on what people are using for their sand blasting equipment... especially anything that would allow a really even etch over a large piece of glass. Any advice would be greatly appreciated a...
by Aaron Aziz
Thu Nov 06, 2014 1:03 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Screen Printing_One Shot Paint
Replies: 9
Views: 10142

Re: Screen Printing_One Shot Paint

Hi Pat, would you be willing to share some pictures of your sandblasting set up that you designed?
by Aaron Aziz
Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hand Lettering Mess
Replies: 6
Views: 6350

Hand Lettering Mess

So as has been the result whenever I pick up a brush, I am left with more questions and frustration then anything else. So does anybody want to buy a sign shop, going cheap this week ( just kidding) But seriously here are some of the question I am left with... How far do I choke up on the brush? Wha...
by Aaron Aziz
Sun Mar 16, 2014 4:29 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Preparing glass for etching
Replies: 4
Views: 4171

Re: Preparing glass for etching

Its certainly been awhile since I have done any etching but in my experience you are cleaning the glass (usually with rubbing alcohol) to ensure proper adhesion of your sand blast mask, photo resist etc. Hopefully Roderick will jump in here as he is the glass expert around here but there's my two ce...
by Aaron Aziz
Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:07 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Seeking Employment-Willing to Relocate
Replies: 0
Views: 3024

Seeking Employment-Willing to Relocate

To whom it concerns, I am seeking employment working under an artisan using "traditional" sign techniques. I currently run my own vinyl sign shop and put myself through college with it but would like to learn more traditional methods (gold leafing, smalting, glass work, ect.) under somebod...
by Aaron Aziz
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:21 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: shutterstock for vector image ?
Replies: 8
Views: 6298

Re: shutterstock for vector image ?

I really have had good luck with istock.com I would also suggest the Vector Art Mega Collections, they also sell images for just a few bucks I believe their website is http://www.vectorart.com/

hope this helps
by Aaron Aziz
Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Clean up strokes
Replies: 4
Views: 4615

Clean up strokes

I was wondering if one of the vet's here would be willing to demonstrate on youtube video the basic strokes and touch up/clean up strokes that are shown on the pictures below.
by Aaron Aziz
Tue Jul 16, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Back-lit Sign
Replies: 6
Views: 4872

Re: Back-lit Sign

The face is a formed face so I cant turn it inside out as normally could be done with a flat sheet but I definitely appreciate your guys insight into this.
Thanks!
by Aaron Aziz
Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Back-lit Sign
Replies: 6
Views: 4872

Back-lit Sign

So three years into my sign business I am still finding new aspects of the industry that I need to troubleshoot ;). I have done numerous sign cabinets with artwork done on new Plexi glass or acrylic depending on the application. A company that I have worked with before has recently moved to a new lo...
by Aaron Aziz
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Screen Printing_One Shot Paint
Replies: 9
Views: 10142

Re: Screen Printing_One Shot Paint

Hey Pat, thanks for the info. So I am admittedly new to screen printing, I have just had friend who does shirts walk me through it. So my question is when you set up your press to print off contact, is that just setting the screen so it only comes down so far? I would also be interested in seeing so...
by Aaron Aziz
Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Screen Printing_One Shot Paint
Replies: 9
Views: 10142

Screen Printing_One Shot Paint

I was wondering if anyone has experience trying to screen print with One-Shot and would care to share their experience?
by Aaron Aziz
Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
Replies: 15
Views: 12574

Re: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp

I am interested but location definitely makes a difference.
by Aaron Aziz
Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Yard Stick font
Replies: 6
Views: 6290

Re: Yard Stick font

Here is a photo of what was demonstrated to me.
by Aaron Aziz
Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Yard Stick font
Replies: 6
Views: 6290

Yard Stick font

So I finally have found somebody in my area to start showing my some of the basics of the hand lettering. My instructor introduced me to the 3x5 width height rule as well as having me hand sketching a "yard stick" font. He also then went on to show me how by slanting the vertical boxes of ...
by Aaron Aziz
Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The $277,050 Calligrapher
Replies: 15
Views: 10762

Re: The $277,050 Calligrapher

I thought this was the one place I could come and just enjoy the art, the talent and the dedication that it took this Artist to master his craft. If I can get a job based on my talent that pays this well and serves my country then you better believe its a job worth being proud of. Take your politica...
by Aaron Aziz
Sun Dec 02, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Up Comming Letterhead meets..
Replies: 1
Views: 1929

Up Comming Letterhead meets..

So I checked out letterville.com and found there not be any meets in the remotely near future. I would really like to attend one in the next few months so if anyone knows of anything upcoming or would like an apprentice for a week please let me know... THanks
by Aaron Aziz
Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: vinyl removal
Replies: 1
Views: 1887

vinyl removal

Hey what do you guys charge as an hourly rate for cleaning and removal of old decals from a service truck?
by Aaron Aziz
Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: paintn mask & gold size
Replies: 5
Views: 4775

paintn mask & gold size

Has anybody used to a plotter cut paint mask to apply a detailed design of gold size or after the size and leaf has been applied over the gold to apply the back up paint?
by Aaron Aziz
Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glass etching
Replies: 9
Views: 7280

glass etching

I was just wondering if anyone has used just regular plotter cut vinyl as sandblasting mask for frosting glass, and what kind of results you had? Thanks!
by Aaron Aziz
Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Storing 1 Shot Paint
Replies: 2
Views: 3886

Storing 1 Shot Paint

I would like to store one shot paint in a clear plastic paint bottle such as "apple barrel" paint comes in. Does anybody know if this will degrade the paint?
by Aaron Aziz
Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Thickness
Replies: 2
Views: 2626

Glass Thickness

Hey I was just wonder how thick of glass should be used for goldleafing, glue chipping and just basic framed glass, wall signs?
by Aaron Aziz
Tue May 15, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Monkeysign123
Replies: 4
Views: 4485

Re: Monkeysign123

http://youtu.be/7andbJjekuY

Sorry I forgot to post the link.
by Aaron Aziz
Tue May 15, 2012 12:58 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Monkeysign123
Replies: 4
Views: 4485

Monkeysign123

Hey I was just wondering if anyone knows who "Monkeysign123" on youtube is. She definately has some videos worth taking a look at. :D