Welcome Eric from the other coast.
Joe
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- Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:24 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: New guy here
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1276
- Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:53 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 40th Annual International Letterheads Las Vegas NV 2015
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3622
Re: 40th Annual International Letterheads Las Vegas NV 2015
That's one I won't miss!
Let me know if there is any way I can help.
Joe
Let me know if there is any way I can help.
Joe
- Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:16 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Advice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2150
Re: Advice
When I worked in a pattern shop we always used bees wax for fillets.......and then the pattern was coated out with lacquer. No problem.
And you can use enamels over lacquer.
Of course lacquer isn't an exterior coating.
This advice is worth what you paid for it.
joe
And you can use enamels over lacquer.
Of course lacquer isn't an exterior coating.
This advice is worth what you paid for it.

joe
- Sun May 19, 2013 6:43 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Wood prep
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1030
Re: Wood prep
The wood prep would depend on what kind of finish you are looking for? Paint? Stain? Clear?
The kind of wood matters too. Pine? Redwood? Cedar? Mahogany? Plywood?
If it's a flat sign, metal or plywood would work best.
Joe
The kind of wood matters too. Pine? Redwood? Cedar? Mahogany? Plywood?
If it's a flat sign, metal or plywood would work best.
Joe
- Mon May 13, 2013 8:03 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Surface gild failure.......any ideas??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2040
Re: Surface gild failure.......any ideas??
Kent,
The brand is Golden..... "made with 100% Acrylic Dispersion Polymer"
Thanks,
Joe
The brand is Golden..... "made with 100% Acrylic Dispersion Polymer"
Thanks,
Joe
- Fri May 10, 2013 11:23 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Surface gild failure.......any ideas??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2040
Re: Surface gild failure.......any ideas??
I suspect you are right Doug. I believe the hardner is the culprit. Bill, the size seems to be sticking well to the 1shot......it's the 2 together that is causing the shrinkage (I think you can see the wrinkled paint in the picture.....I tint my primer gray) Now that I typed that, it may be that the...
- Thu May 09, 2013 10:03 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Surface gild failure.......any ideas??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2040
Surface gild failure.......any ideas??
I'm getting this failure all to often........... This is 20lb HDU primed with Jay Cook high build primer.......3 coats.....6..6..and 12 hrs dry time between coats with a de-humidifier blowing air over it. I then sand with 220 grit paper (the primer never "balls up") and then I scuff with a fine scuf...
- Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:28 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Is this gold or what?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1258
Re: Is this gold or what?
Thanks for the tip........it burned right up = composition.
It is pretty stuff tho.
Thanks again,
Joe
It is pretty stuff tho.
Thanks again,
Joe
- Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:04 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Is this gold or what?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1258
Is this gold or what?
Out of the blue, I was sent a book of 23k patent leaf (Manetti) and a half book of something that looks like gold......there are no labels. It measures 5 1/2"x5 1/2" and it's thicker......it can be handled easily in my hands. Both are quiet old but there is no signs of tarnish in the large book so I...
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:44 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: An old book you might want to download........
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1058
- Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:03 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Jameson Whiskey Limited Edition Bottle and glass
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4135
Re: Jameson Whiskey Limited Edition Bottle and glass
Thanks Dave!
Just as awesome as usual.
Joe
Just as awesome as usual.
Joe
- Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:11 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: St. George Lighthouse Project.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2632
Re: St. George Lighthouse Project.
Glad I was able to help in some small way Bob! We'll talk at the Bamma meet.
What a great looking project.......one to be very proud of!!!
Hope you can reel in a few more like it.
Thanks for sharing.
Joe
What a great looking project.......one to be very proud of!!!
Hope you can reel in a few more like it.
Thanks for sharing.
Joe
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:42 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Film about the making of John Mayers Born and Raised artwork
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5573
Re: Film about the making of John Mayers Born and Raised artwork
I have no way to express............
Joe
Joe
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:46 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Insurance Rant
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1671
Re: Insurance Rant
Nope.......i never thought of it that way.
Hmmmmmmmmm
Doesn't UPS insure your package for $100 for free?
Joe
Hmmmmmmmmm
Doesn't UPS insure your package for $100 for free?
Joe
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:50 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Memorial Conclave 28
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3060
Re: Memorial Conclave 28
How does one get an invitation to this meet?
Joe
Joe
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Photos from Readers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10746
Re: NEW!: POSTING PHOTOS on this new Forum
OK, I think I have this resizing thing together.......
I'll try a step x step soon.
Joe
I'll try a step x step soon.
Joe
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 2:29 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Once again, THANKS to the Colorado Letterheads
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4503
Re: Once again, THANKS to the Colorado Letterheads
Big thanks to Kent and the Denver Letterheads (Mike Jackson and the mods. too).
This site does make a difference.
Joe
This site does make a difference.
Joe
- Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:26 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: "Flash Time"??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1439
Re: "Flash Time"??
"ALL" ????????
Joe

Joe
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:43 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lincoln Highway mural number 27 - Mokena, IL
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2139
Re: Lincoln Highway mural number 27 - Mokena, IL
Jay,
I've followed all of these and I continue to be blown away with the quality of design and workmanship you exhibit.
Congratulations my friend!
Joe
I've followed all of these and I continue to be blown away with the quality of design and workmanship you exhibit.
Congratulations my friend!
Joe
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:35 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: "Flash Time"??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1439
Re: "Flash Time"??
Thanks Noel,
In practice, I've done exactly what you describe. However, this is the first time I've heard the term "flash" used to describe the time when the size reaches the correct tack.
I guess I'm still learning.......Thank You!
Joe
In practice, I've done exactly what you describe. However, this is the first time I've heard the term "flash" used to describe the time when the size reaches the correct tack.
I guess I'm still learning.......Thank You!
Joe
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:42 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: "Flash Time"??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1439
"Flash Time"??
In a previous thread, it was stated that the "Flash time was overnight" in refrence to size drying. I've been gilding (in the dark?) for about 35 years and never heard this term. Does "Flash" mean the size is ready for gilding? On the other hand, I recently followed a thread on another board where t...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:15 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Future of Hand Painted lettering with Gold Leaf
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5325
Re: The Future of Hand Painted lettering with Gold Leaf
Excellent points Mike. There are a lot more skill sets doing glass work as well. I've never contemplated even trying it, never mind selling it. Except for an occasional street number on an old building, gold on glass is non-existant around here. Tough to sell something people are not familiar with. ...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:21 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Future of Hand Painted lettering with Gold Leaf
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5325
Re: The Future of Hand Painted lettering with Gold Leaf
In New England, the carved and gilded sign is a part of everyday life. It has been throughout our history.
I don't see that changing at all. 90% of the signs I carve are gilded.
On the other hand, window work is rare. It's not the cost. If people don't see it, they don't ask for it.
Joe
I don't see that changing at all. 90% of the signs I carve are gilded.
On the other hand, window work is rare. It's not the cost. If people don't see it, they don't ask for it.
Joe
- Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:39 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Current clients looking for Gold-leaf signs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3205
Re: Current clients looking for Gold-leaf signs
I make hand carved home and property markers. All incised numbers and letters. I make about 200+ of these signs each year and almost all are gilded with gold and a small percentage want aluminum leaf. I also make about 20 different decorative ornaments for the signs. All are pierced reliefs and they...
- Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:32 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: New brush quality?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2153
Re: New brush quality?
I removed my incorrect advise.
Joe
Joe
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 11:32 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Price of Gold Leaf
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4547
Re: Price of Gold Leaf
Here is my invoice from my last order from Weights of Lymm....prices in pounds...10/16/12 20 23.5ct Extra Thick Gold Leaf Transfer unit price 19.45 net 389 2 23ct Loose gold Leaf unit price 16.15 net 32.30 Carriage and packing charge 35.00 Total net Amount 456.3 Then they gave me a 56.40 refund?????...
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:04 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Fast Gold Size
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6585
Re: Fast Gold Size
I've posted this on other threads and I'll do it again. To keep your size or any other paint from skinning over..........don't open it!!!! :) I just put a sheet metal screw in the lid near the edge (use one with a hex head). Tilt the can over in one hand and remove the screw and squeeze out the amou...
- Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:40 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Ginstitute. Portobello Road ,London
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7647
Re: The Ginstitute. Portobello Road ,London
It always makes my day/week/month to be able to see your amazing work.
Thank You Dave!
Joe
Thank You Dave!
Joe
- Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:37 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Black Velvet On Gold?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3603
Re: Black Velvet On Gold?
For "burnishing" the gold, I've always used a red sabol artist brush about 3/4" wide. It's stiffer than the powderpuff (I did try it) but the brush allows me to put a little more pressure on the gold for better adhesion to the size (I really don't know for sure that this is true but I sleep better)....
- Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:01 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: lettering enamel over wood grain
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2133
Re: lettering enamel over wood grain
I agree with Bruce. But as there is no magic clear, I have found one that can work in your situation. I've used Minwax "Helmsmans Spar Urethane" for many years. I'd apply a thin first coat and after dry, sand with 220 sandpaper. Now you can apply two more heavy coats......sanding in between. Let dry...