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by Duncan Wilkie
Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Doug Bernhardt_Retired?!
Replies: 7
Views: 12412

Re: Doug Bernhardt_Retired?!

I'm thrilled to have visited your shop Doug. What an inspirational place.
Top notch in every way. Inspiring on many levels.
Glad I met your doggie too.
All the best.
by Duncan Wilkie
Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: LP's are back ! Born and Raised cover, John Mayer
Replies: 11
Views: 9628

Re: LP's are back ! Born and Raised cover, John Mayer

I just got to get me one of these! I've got the CD, but this is way cooler. You're right Dave, hearing a tune on an LP is different. You "feel" the music too.
I'm very proud of you mate.
by Duncan Wilkie
Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lear
Replies: 44
Views: 33810

Re: Lear

Geez, that makes my stomach turn Dave. Kind of like watching a surgeon doing your vasectomy. Okay, that analogy was a bit rough, quite unlike the finished project here which is stunning. Any idea of how many hours you've got in this? I have the attention span of a gnat, anything more than 2 or 3 day...
by Duncan Wilkie
Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lear
Replies: 44
Views: 33810

Re: Lear

Brilliant!
by Duncan Wilkie
Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Elaborate Victorian Style Mirror
Replies: 30
Views: 19295

Re: Elaborate Victorian Style Mirror

Nothing much I can add to these comments. I'm just glad you keep posting Dave. When I look at this, I get nervous thinking about transporting works like this. Please post some info and pictures about preparation, getting it out of your shop and installed on site. Do you or your client take out speci...
by Duncan Wilkie
Sun May 01, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A newbie hello!
Replies: 4
Views: 3038

Re: A newbie hello!

Welcome Kevin. Feel at home and ask away.
by Duncan Wilkie
Sun May 01, 2011 7:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Screen printing on coroplast
Replies: 5
Views: 3571

Re: Screen printing on coroplast

We used multipurpose and enamel in the past. The coroplast must be corona treated. Most is, but not all. Vinyl ink won't stick to coroplast. Corogloss works well, but I never liked working with it.
by Duncan Wilkie
Fri Mar 04, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Newbie here saying hello!
Replies: 11
Views: 6834

Re: Newbie here saying hello!

Welcome Kerri Lynn. Enjoy yourself and don't be shy.
by Duncan Wilkie
Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:41 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Peace Gold Leaf Workshop
Replies: 22
Views: 14736

Re: Peace Gold Leaf Workshop

Glass work is the highest form of the signwriters' craft. I truly believe that the glass work being done today is as good as any in history. Dave's work is the distillation of many modern artisans' unyielding dedication to the craft . True to the name Letterhead, he is recognizing and preserving the...
by Duncan Wilkie
Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signwriters Gold Leaf Workshop UK
Replies: 19
Views: 11910

Re: Signwriters Gold Leaf Workshop UK

A glorious panel Dave. What a treat that you share this story with us. Thanks mate.
by Duncan Wilkie
Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: "True Grit" signs
Replies: 24
Views: 17983

Re: "True Grit" signs

We saw the new movie on Saturday. I really enjoyed it. Bridges was outstanding and Hailee Steinfeld was very refreshing. She's got a real future in show business for sure. Indeed the signs were very good. Top marks in my books all around.
by Duncan Wilkie
Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Great little Book for reverse glass techniques
Replies: 8
Views: 5448

Re: Great little Book for reverse glass techniques

Thanks Bill, I love these old reference books.
by Duncan Wilkie
Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: Annoucements
Topic: Happy 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 13895

Re: Happy 2011

All the best friends. 2011 will be a great year.
by Duncan Wilkie
Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Looking for Hydrofluoric Acid
Replies: 9
Views: 5037

Re: Looking for Hydrofluoric Acid

I've never had the guts to use this stuff. I admire you folks that safely handle it and the beautiful effects you achieve. Just in case someone reading this thread hasn't done much research, please take the time to read this data. Even in a proper laboratory, this stuff is scary to handle. Please be...
by Duncan Wilkie
Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A Short Hello
Replies: 8
Views: 4651

Re: A Short Hello

Welcome Bill. It was good to meet you in Danville. I've been very impressed by your recent work.
by Duncan Wilkie
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:25 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Sign Gregg Heger
Replies: 17
Views: 11457

Re: Glass Sign Gregg Heger

Inspiring work. I love looking at anything you lads make. There is always so much going on, but it still always comes together.
by Duncan Wilkie
Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: large mural
Replies: 12
Views: 8157

Re: large mural

On nearly the eve of the Danville Walldog meet, it is truly inspiring to see the quality of design and attention to detail you put into your work. Well done Tony!
by Duncan Wilkie
Sun May 23, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dave Smith Video???
Replies: 23
Views: 12354

Re: Dave Smith Video???

Talk about talent and wit. You two would make a classic film I'm sure. As for the language barrier, we Canadians have been mediating international exchanges for years. I would certainly volunteer to be the go between, as I understand both Texan and the Queen's English. I'm a little weak on Newfoundl...
by Duncan Wilkie
Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lincoln Highway mural number 7 . . . Byron, IL
Replies: 5
Views: 3219

Re: Lincoln Highway mural number 7 . . . Byron, IL

You guys are scary good. I love seeing the process. Thanks Jay and Bill.
by Duncan Wilkie
Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 2 weeks of glass college in the Czech Republic
Replies: 32
Views: 19563

Re: 2 weeks of glass college in the Czech Republic

Welcome back Kel. I look forward to the stories and pictures.
by Duncan Wilkie
Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: My Website Design
Replies: 15
Views: 9240

Re: My Website Design

What a spectacular design. I really appreciate you showing us the process. I like to start with pencil sketches too. I find that they are difficult to translate to vectors. The vector art never seems to flow as well. You obviously don't have that problem. :D A real work of art Dave. Thanks again for...
by Duncan Wilkie
Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:28 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: the shop
Replies: 17
Views: 10007

Re: the shop

Lots of eyecandy in Doug's shop. A fine collection of power tools too. When Rene asked me if I wanted to pay a visit to Doug Bernhardt's "temporary" shop, I couldn't believe. Well ya... are you kidding me?
It was a real treat to see the shop and even better to meet Doug. What a nice man.
by Duncan Wilkie
Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:26 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Wonderful article in the Jan/Feb 2010 SignCraft Magazine
Replies: 7
Views: 4172

Re: Wonderful article in the Jan/Feb 2010 SignCraft Magazine

Welcome Bob, this is a really good site, full of wonderful eyecandy and helpful people.
by Duncan Wilkie
Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Endeavour to Persevere...(it's done)
Replies: 37
Views: 32923

Re: Endeavour to Persevere...(it's done)

Nice step by step Larry. A work of art for sure.
by Duncan Wilkie
Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 2009 Memorial Conclave
Replies: 11
Views: 6607

Re: 2009 Memorial Conclave

Nice panels folks. I'm curious, is the body text "Garner" font?
by Duncan Wilkie
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Bill Hueg Sculpting (Time Lapse presentation)
Replies: 15
Views: 7875

Re: Bill Hueg Sculpting (Time Lapse presentation)

Staggering, no words to describe this work.
by Duncan Wilkie
Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: good ol' days... step by step
Replies: 104
Views: 68278

Re: good ol' days... step by step

Terrific job Tony. I must come down and see it in person. Thanks for the documentary.
by Duncan Wilkie
Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
Topic: good ol' days... step by step
Replies: 104
Views: 103289

Re: good ol' days... step by step

Terrific job Tony. I must come down and see it in person. Thanks for the documentary.
by Duncan Wilkie
Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Forum Upgrades
Replies: 6
Views: 4082

Re: Forum Upgrades

Nice work Jeremy. Thank you for your efforts.
by Duncan Wilkie
Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A bit of a stretch for me.
Replies: 10
Views: 5348

Nice work Mike. That's a very dramatic presentation.
I believe the perf material is called GerberVision