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This is an interactive Bulletin Board on the topics of Sign making, design, fabrication, History, old Books and of coarse Letterheads, Keepers of the craft. The Hand Lettering Forum features links to resources, sign art history, techniques, and artists profiles. Learn more about Letterheads at https://theletterheads.com. Below you'll see Mchat has been added as a live communication portal for trial, and the Main forum Links are listed below.
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- Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:12 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: base coat for gold size...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7749
Re: base coat for gold size...
but Doug, why two different clears? Is there a reason for the order ?
- Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:45 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: base coat for gold size...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7749
Re: base coat for gold size...
Lee, The carved mahogany sign in front of my shop has been untouched for 27 years. I sprayed many coats of Nason automotive clear on it and then did the gilding and outlining. The clear still has plenty of integrity. That dark Philippine mahogany is now very blond from all these south facing years. ...
- Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:22 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: base coat for gold size...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7749
Re: base coat for gold size...
Is the Sikkens a urethane? And is the acrylic that you put over the Sikkens water based?
Seems there is much to learn about the new paint technology. Some might argue that these clears aren't paint?
Seems there is much to learn about the new paint technology. Some might argue that these clears aren't paint?
- Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: that dipped marble we used to do....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3278
that dipped marble we used to do....
I got a note from a friend yesterday reminding me of years back at letterhead gatherings at our shop where we had a tray of water and floated lettering enamel on it and could swirl the colors on the top of the water and roll objects onto it getting a very interesting marble effect. Kids were paintin...
- Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:16 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: base coat for gold size...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7749
Re: base coat for gold size...
What are the acrylic clears that you're speaking of? Are they automotive products? Are they sign products? Do they require spraying? Can they be applied with a brush or roller? Do they have the UV protections?
- Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:49 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sign Painters in North Carolina
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4660
Re: Sign Painters in North Carolina
Timi Barrow near Winston Salem
- Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:24 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Who Made This ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2982
Re: Who Made This ?
This sign was in Rick's shop when cleaning it out and is in the possession of Gary Rhodes. We'd like to find it's origin.
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:52 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Who Made This ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2982
Who Made This ?
This was someone's contribution to the Conclave in '87 and we can't remember who.
![Image](http://www.letterville.com/album/BullBoard/IMG_4412.JPG)
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:43 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Harry Malicoat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10064
Re: Harry Malicoat
Louise called and delivered this news. With deepest regrets I'll head out to my truck at daylight and examine the lines Harry put on it and remember the wonderful moments together.
- Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:12 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Bob Iverson
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4227
Bob Iverson
Bob's dad wanted Bob's friends to know about his passing and that a memorial will be announced as soon as a time and location are decided.
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Scalloping tool
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6848
Re: Scalloping tool
I don't get it???
Is there something wrong with the tool Danny makes?
If not, why look or talk any further?
Is there something wrong with the tool Danny makes?
If not, why look or talk any further?
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:55 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Dual Pane WIndows
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1573
Dual Pane WIndows
Do you notice any significant loss of effectiveness doing a gold job on an insulated store front window as compared to a single plate glass?
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:35 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Danny Bussell 1942-2009
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5294
Re: Danny Bussell 1942-2009
I was wondering why I hadn't heard from him for a while now.
Thanks for the update.
Many of us will miss him in differing ways.
May he rest in peace.
Thanks for the update.
Many of us will miss him in differing ways.
May he rest in peace.
- Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:48 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Epiphanes Varnish
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5080
Re: Epiphanes Varnish
Doug, on that carved abalone shell I wanted a clear finish and had intended to just oil it. I decided that I didn't want the wood to darken so I gave it a couple coats of Smith & Co. penetrating epoxy and then used the Epiphanes over that . It has a very high gloss and looks real good. Much bett...
- Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:34 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Epiphanes Varnish
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5080
Re: Epiphanes Varnish
I learned about it from a friend that visited the place where they build Chris Craft boats and found they use it and he was rather impressed.
Robare, did Robert Frese use that varnish on window gold?
On glass that gets sun and cold?
I'd love to find something that works.
Robare, did Robert Frese use that varnish on window gold?
On glass that gets sun and cold?
I'd love to find something that works.
- Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:16 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Epiphanes Varnish
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5080
Epiphanes Varnish
Any of you have any long term experience with this finish? I've been using it just the past couple months and wonder if it is as good as claimed. Some furniture makers I know are using it as well as small boat makers. I think it is from Holland and I know it is expensive and it doesn't smell like th...
- Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:09 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Graphtec plotter
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1734
Re: Graphtec plotter
Condition 4 34
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Ready 4
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Ready 4
CB15Ux 0
- Wed May 20, 2009 7:38 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Hensley Co.
- Replies: 85
- Views: 80748
Re: The Hensley Co.
It was around '73 or "74 when Isie Posner was getting several of the younger letterers together for Saturday workshops. That's when I met Dean. I remember him pinstriping a VW bug and asking for help pulling the lines across the top next to the rain gutters. It was an amazing process watching h...
- Tue May 19, 2009 3:07 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Geuss Who / Most romantic sign painting photo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5371
Re: Geuss Who / Most romantic sign painting photo
Ah...I remember that day. We were not posing for that photo, but a local business person was walking by and had her camera at the right second from across the street. The photo was a wonderful gift.
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:27 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Epoxy Question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9113
Re: Epoxy Question
Jerry, Weld On bought out the old recorcinal product. Almost the same stuff, different label.
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:39 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Epoxy Question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9113
Re: Epoxy Question
Hey guys, thanks for all the feedback. I've been using the gorilla snot for many years without any failures. Somehow I had this notion that the West Systems epoxy was better and wanted to use the best product rather than the good enough product. It sounds like what was the best twenty five years ago...
- Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:08 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Epoxy Question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9113
Epoxy Question
When laminate stacking redwood boards using West System epoxy,
do you apply to both surfaces or a single surface?
Do you apply liberally or a thinner layer?
Do you use a tight clamp pressure or just snug?
Do you find this a better method than the urethane adhesives such as Gorilla glue?
do you apply to both surfaces or a single surface?
Do you apply liberally or a thinner layer?
Do you use a tight clamp pressure or just snug?
Do you find this a better method than the urethane adhesives such as Gorilla glue?
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:07 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: quick rubbing varnish
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3496
- Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:19 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Laminating Wood Panels
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22016
- Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:10 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Laminating Wood Panels
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22016
- Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:18 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Laminating Wood Panels
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22016
Thank you Joe. In the fifth photo, the one with your unfinished glued up panel, am I understanding you right that the side up would be the one to face the sun? Why would that side absorb more moisture? If the board is well enameled, How would the moisture get in there? I've seen well sealed panels w...
- Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:19 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Laminating Wood Panels
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22016
Most of my signs remain flat, however, I've had a couple over the years that I turned around to bring them back to the original intent. I also find it interesting that in New England a sign can be carved from sugar pine and it will last. I've made a few here and in five years they were punky and rot...
- Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:39 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Laminating Wood Panels
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22016
- Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:55 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Laminating Wood Panels
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22016
Laminating Wood Panels
I was reading in Sign Craft where Joe "Chips" said he glued up a panel with the cup in the grain in each board aiming toward the sun to prevent warping. I've always tried to alternate the grain directions, and usually find the sun to hit one side in the early day and the other side late da...
- Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:47 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sandblasting sample redwood sign/ have questions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7286
Although the vertical grain old growth blasts with more uniformity and speed, and I still have access to it, I prefer some of the flatter cuts with birds eye. I enjoy following the grain and the curves and bumps and trying to exaggerate what happens in nature. I enjoy reading the grain and going wit...