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by James Warwick
Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Bronze Sources Need suggestions
Replies: 3
Views: 2652

Re: Bronze Sources Need suggestions

It's elementary... you need the complete address. :lol:

http://www.aculineetch.com
by James Warwick
Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: venture tape
Replies: 1
Views: 1826

Re: venture tape

Go to the horses mouth !!! and ask there....

Good Luck...

http://www.venturetape.com/home.php?cat=24
by James Warwick
Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: First Attempt
Replies: 13
Views: 7970

Re: First Attempt

Larry is right !! You are a very brave man.
My guess is you have had some practice.
I would carry your brushes anytime. Nice Job.......

Trade secret from the hills of Ohio. Place Scotch tape above and below the letters to square the corners.
by James Warwick
Mon Oct 04, 2010 6:53 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Has anyone tried this?
Replies: 9
Views: 4815

Has anyone tried this?

I took most of the day yesterday looking through my library and found some info about glue chipping glass in an old book. To make a shell chip: Screen print small circles (circles or dots :?: ) of glue on the glass. When it becomes solid, rescreen them again, and again, giving the glue thickness. pl...
by James Warwick
Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Two Questions ($$)
Replies: 8
Views: 5591

Re: Two Questions ($$)

"I'll just keep on, like I am"

Do this mean your still doing business with the glass company ??
Don't worry about a couple pennies.
TAKE CARE OF THE ONES THAT TAKE CARE OF YOU........
by James Warwick
Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:46 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Who's Got Money?
Replies: 14
Views: 7672

Re: Who's Got Money?

Erik... Stay on the porch.. You can't cover the shipping... :lol: :lol:
by James Warwick
Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:02 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Letters on stone
Replies: 9
Views: 4555

Re: Letters on stone

I hope this will help. Pounce your pattern just inside of your design edge with a large pounce wheel, sand back and place on stone. next, stencil same color paint with a stencil brush (maybe spray if extremely rough) and let dry. Your lettering will cover the dots... use a thin enough stencil to fol...
by James Warwick
Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glass crystals?
Replies: 4
Views: 3034

Re: glass crystals?

Cam,
I had to do some searching in my old puter to find this site.
Try this address:
http://www.mcgillsglass.com
They have 225 different ones. I think they are in California.
This may have been Rick's supplier.
Good Luck
by James Warwick
Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Ebay auction - Anyone recognize this?
Replies: 24
Views: 12768

Re: Ebay auction - Anyone recognize this?

Its back, upgraded (windexed), and more money !! :lol:
by James Warwick
Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Another price question: Silvering two bowls
Replies: 17
Views: 9784

Re: Another price question: Silvering two bowls

Eric, some suggestions to make u think.. To test, I would do as Pat suggested. I would mount a lazy susan or turntable on a board. be able to change the angle of the turntable and turn it by hand or motor. next, form a wire mounting jig or basket out of coat hanger wire to fit around the outside of ...
by James Warwick
Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:29 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Brush Box/Sign Kit
Replies: 9
Views: 9314

Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit

Hear is a link to a good buy.....
http://dayton.craigslist.org/clt/1253052483.html
If you don't see it..it has been sold.
Good luck..
by James Warwick
Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Car boot sale glass
Replies: 6
Views: 3946

Re: Car boot sale glass

Dave
I have seen a mirror like yours (all silver) a couple of times with advertising etched in the center. You didn't give the size so I'm not sure. I can't remember the product, maybe tobacco related. Maybe somebody can fill in the blanks.
by James Warwick
Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Monogram Engraving Templates
Replies: 3
Views: 2884

Re: Monogram Engraving Templates

Dave, I have a large paperback book: Monograms and Alphabetic Devices by Hayward And Blanche Cirker with over 2500 illustrations. 1970. It is a collection of different designers work. (Renoir, Knight, Demengeot, and Smith) Monograms in three and four letters, designed by J. Gordon Smith (heraldic ar...
by James Warwick
Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Restoring the mirror panels on a 1940's Dresser
Replies: 3
Views: 2618

Re: Restoring the mirror panels on a 1940's Dresser

Hi Rob.. Don't trust measurements... Not everybody has been to ruler readin school... Have them make a paper pattern of all the pieces that they want you to replace and then mail the patterns to you.... A friend taught me this trick, when he had his house built. Each piece of inside trim was pattern...
by James Warwick
Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Virus Detection software?
Replies: 24
Views: 11614

Re: Virus Detection software?

My Mac's and I woke up today from a very restful worry free sleep. Most virus's don't speak Mac. :D :lol:
by James Warwick
Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Thinkin' about gettin' out of the sign business...
Replies: 14
Views: 6346

Hi Larry I saw this machine on a half hour info commercial about 2 months ago. My first thought was there will be a lot of "nubies" sign experts in the near future with this machine. I thought the price was cheap for what it will do. I assume the supplies are expensive. It a changing world...
by James Warwick
Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold letters on glass instructions from Henley
Replies: 3
Views: 2597

Gold letters on glass instructions from Henley

Hi Kelly, I have several different copies of the Henley books but I could only find one. "Henley's Twentieth Century Formulas Recipes Processes" for home and workshop, edited by Gardner D. Hiscox 1919 edition. On page 18, I found your exact quote. rectified: distilled or redistilled spirit...
by James Warwick
Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:04 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Restoration advise needed
Replies: 5
Views: 3576

Restoration advse needed

Hi Jerry, Sounds like you have some fun work to do. I would look at each project on its own merits. The spool cabinets that I have, have water transfer decals for decoration. I would first clean with a cleaner that does not damage the existing finish. Squeegee clear lacquer into the chipped areas to...
by James Warwick
Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: adding texture to anything domed.............
Replies: 3
Views: 2483

adding testure to anything domed.............

Try sandblasting (on a scrap piece as a test). You could cover with a piece of expanded metal or screen wire to place a design on your letters. Maybe a cut out sheet metal sparkle stencil placed on the top edge of the letter to give it some highlighted sparkle also. Place on sunward side when erecte...
by James Warwick
Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:18 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: damar varnish
Replies: 9
Views: 5212

Dave... Go To...

Dave..
It looks easy !!
Go to:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/47992/606/

I think I could do it myself !!
Good Luck
by James Warwick
Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:34 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Old method of advertising on screen doors
Replies: 9
Views: 8027

Go to:

If you snoop, you will find classes available...

http://baltimore.about.com/gi/dynamic/o ... reens.org/
by James Warwick
Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: It might be an interesting program to watch...
Replies: 0
Views: 2641

It might be an interesting program to watch...

Hi everyone.. On March 4th, 8:00 pm (Ohio, my area) PBS television is showing a program: "Historic Pubs of Dublin" by auther Frank McCourt. It tours Dublin's most notable historic pubs. It could be a chance to see some work of past sign artists and some silent salesman history... Check you...
by James Warwick
Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold leaf sign
Replies: 24
Views: 15694

Another one found...

It must have been a warehouse find !!

http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/old-vi ... enameZWDVW
by James Warwick
Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:26 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Waterslide Transfers for glass
Replies: 8
Views: 5525

Dave..
Get yourself a Alps MD 5000 printer...