The Hand Lettering Forum

Welcome Eric from the other coast.

Joe

That's one I won't miss!

Let me know if there is any way I can help.

Joe

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

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

Kent,

The brand is Golden..... "made with 100% Acrylic Dispersion Polymer"

Thanks,

Joe

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...

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...

Thanks for the tip........it burned right up = composition.

It is pretty stuff tho.

Thanks again,

Joe

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...

Lettering, scrolls and more....

http://ia701203.us.archive.org/35/items ... 00hend.pdf

Joe

Thanks Dave!

Just as awesome as usual.

Joe

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

I have no way to express............

Joe

Nope.......i never thought of it that way.

Hmmmmmmmmm

Doesn't UPS insure your package for $100 for free?

Joe

How does one get an invitation to this meet?

Joe

OK, I think I have this resizing thing together.......

I'll try a step x step soon.

Joe

Big thanks to Kent and the Denver Letterheads (Mike Jackson and the mods. too).

This site does make a difference.

Joe

"ALL" ????????

Joe

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

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 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...

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. ...

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 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...

I removed my incorrect advise.

Joe

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?????...

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...

It always makes my day/week/month to be able to see your amazing work.

Thank You Dave!

Joe

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)....

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...