Hi
Haven't been on as while but was wondering who has experience using the craftmaster sign range that Handover are now stocking . Any pros and cons and comparisons to one shot would be appreciated.
Thanx
Hedley
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- Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:17 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Craftmaster sign enamels
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3571
- Sat May 14, 2011 7:44 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: One shot back into the can?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1653
One shot back into the can?
When I finish a job I usually pour my paint back into the can but I remember someone advising against it. Any views?
- Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:00 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Alternative to Leaf
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2545
Re: Alternative to Leaf
Thanx Doug. I haven't really made myself clear. Sorry. I was really meaning alternatives like different coloured and patterned foil. Say like rainbow metallic patterns or holographic prints. I'm wondering if this is feasible.
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:18 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Alternative to Leaf
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2545
Alternative to Leaf
Hi all I'm just wondering if any of you use any alternatives to gold, artificial gold or variegated leaf in hand painted jobs? I've been wondering about the possibility, availability and practicality of different types of 'patterned' foils that can be applied to size instead of the mentioned 'leafs'...
- Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:02 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: quick Thanx
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3200
- Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:22 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: quick Thanx
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3200
quick Thanx
A while ago I asked a question about One Shot Red and got more than the answer I was looking for. Not only have I kept the shine on my paint but by using turps instead of varsol/white spirits I have found the paint more enjoyable to work with. I have always admitted to being an amateur but do really...
- Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glass at the Crown Bar Belfast
- Replies: 28
- Views: 20251
- Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:26 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: just to let you see
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3352
- Sun Sep 02, 2007 11:47 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: just to let you see
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3352
just to let you see
I've asked a couple of questions on here and sought a few answers, so I thought I would post one of the recent 'pieces' I completed to let the professionals cast their eye over. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Any questions I'd be glad to humbly reply to. And thank you... [img][img]http://img...
- Sun Aug 26, 2007 12:03 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Kool Crimson
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2718
Kool Crimson
I didn't know until today that One Shot had introduced this new colour. And silly question I know, but has anyone used it and if so - is there much difference between it and the maroon. Thanx as always
- Thu Apr 05, 2007 1:07 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: one shot bright red
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2585
one shot bright red
why does this not give a high gloss finish???? Or is it just me?
- Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:23 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Just to let you see...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5279
- Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:33 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Just to let you see...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5279
- Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Just to let you see...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5279
- Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:52 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Just to let you see...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5279
Just to let you see...
This is just something I did recently. The lettering is entirely freehand and obviously could be improved but all comments and advice from the experts is very welcome.
- Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:30 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Revised Material Question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11639
- Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:28 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Revised Material Question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11639
oh it makes sense alright and I didn't reply earlier as I would never take this approach in the first place....and don't have an answer for you from where you're already at. By pva glue, you used Titebond? I would have started by silk screening the whole thing....or at least the first 2 colours. So...
- Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:57 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Revised Material Question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11639
Revised Material Question
Perhaps I didn't make myself clear when I posed this problem originally and Thanx to Mike for putting me right on this. What I am doing is painting a crest on to cloth. And to begin with I prepared the cloth by building up a base on it and unto which to paint. This I did by applying PVA (waterbased ...
- Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:44 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Font help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2712
- Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:21 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Font help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2712
Font help
Hi again. I am looking for a simplistic style of font which seperates the top and bottom halves with a third colour. I have looked at some of the fairground/circus ones and they are slightly more detailed than I need.
Once again thanx
Hedley
Once again thanx
Hedley
- Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:15 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: HELP with painting on to material?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3206
HELP with painting on to material?
Hi I have started to paint a crest/badge onto some material. I made up a base using PVA glue and acrylic paint and am using one shot signwriters to do all the rest. My problem is that the enamel is bleeding over the edge of my base and into the material. Thus leaving a blurry messy edge. Any suggest...
- Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:06 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Help or advice with painting on china/ceramic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2273
- Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:25 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Help or advice with painting on china/ceramic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2273
Help or advice with painting on china/ceramic
I do some work for different people from time to time which involves writing onto china plates. I simply use One Shot and all is fine except when I use BLACK. It seems to bleed out onto the plate and doesn't leave a clean edge. I'm almost positive that I haven't thinned it too much. Anybody have any...
- Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:40 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Apology's/Graphitti
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3583
- Sun Jan 01, 2006 12:39 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Apology's/Graphitti
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3583
Apology's/Graphitti
Hi all sorry I haven't been on the forum as while. I recently moved back to Northern Ireland from Canada. So I thought I would let you see a recently completed piece inside a Belfast shop. Just in case it's hard to read, the 2 words make up the name of the store = Urban Couture. http://www.sgwmfb.fr...
- Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:28 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brush Differences.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5901
- Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:45 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brush Differences.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5901
Flats and rounds are usually made from different hair than quills, Sable and Ox and other types. I personally have more brown quills than gray quills and a couple of Sables (which I like a lot but lots of $$$) Thanx Doug for your time and the reply. So basically is the difference between sables and...
- Thu Aug 18, 2005 8:01 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brush Differences.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5901
Brush Differences.
I know this is going to sound amateurish to some - but I don't mind that. I am genuinely seeking advice on buying a signwriting brush set. What brushes would yous recommend and in layman's terms what is the difference between quills and writers etc.? Thanx in advance for the help and advice.
- Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Painting on Barrels
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4910
- Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:47 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2360