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by megan child
Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Streaked mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 3635

Streaked mirror

I'm not sure why my silvering is so streaky - it looks even worse on the photos. I tried redoing this 3 times each time the mirror came out perfect and looked that way for 3 or 4 weeks then I would notice the streaks The Process I used- I silvered the mirror as per the instructions I then let it dry...
by megan child
Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: printing on glass
Replies: 2
Views: 2083

printing on glass

I am interested in printing onto glass and after discussing it with others (in my home town) some questions have been raised that I need to find the answers to. 1. Did I read correctly that I can I take my digital photos and using a flatbed printer, print directly onto the glass? 2. Is UV inks the b...
by megan child
Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:59 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: vinyl mask for angel gilding and mirroring
Replies: 1
Views: 1954

vinyl mask for angel gilding and mirroring

Hi I'm Meg and this is my first post. just briefly - I am not a sign writer but about 10 years ago I worked with sign writers and we did some silvering and angel gilding. I cant remember a lot of things that were done and I need your help, I'm hoping you can answer my questions. Last time I created ...