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by Real Mercier
Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Picture Frame Moulding
Replies: 4
Views: 3232

Dennis: I have had no minimum order. I contacted the local account rep and she set me up. She was very helpful. I got a catalog and some corner samples. I have ordered a couple of ways. I tell them what size my piece is and they send me the sticks for me to finish, and I have ordered the joined fram...
by Real Mercier
Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:34 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Picture Frame Moulding
Replies: 4
Views: 3232

I just ran into the same thing. I have a small shop but not a retail location. Studio Moulding only requires a Tax ID. So far, the service has been excellent with them and they have some very nice moldings.

Hope this helps.

Real Mercier
by Real Mercier
Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Subject; Etching tempered glass...
Replies: 20
Views: 13435

I recently was asked to do a job for a nail salon. The owner had a divider but wanted it higher. I added 2 pieces of 1/4" tempered glass. Both 16" x 120" . I etched a border for the full length. The sandblasting was no problem. I have sandblasted several pieces of tempered glass with ...
by Real Mercier
Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:17 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: chipping on 1/8" glass
Replies: 19
Views: 11219

I have chipped several 1/8" pieces. The last one being 6" x 41". No problems to report. What I watch out for is to not let the glue chip to any edge. In other words, I leave a glow line all the way around the outside edge of the glass. Glass fractures usually start at the edge, that i...
by Real Mercier
Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
Replies: 54
Views: 71353

I would just like to add my thanks also. Even though I don't post much, I do frequent this forum often. There is so much offered here, you can't help but learn.

The piece is absolutely beautiful.

Thanks Again

Real Mercier
by Real Mercier
Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
Replies: 54
Views: 22919

I would just like to add my thanks also. Even though I don't post much, I do frequent this forum often. There is so much offered here, you can't help but learn.

The piece is absolutely beautiful.

Thanks Again

Real Mercier