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by DAVE SMITH
Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:53 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass at the Crown Bar Belfast
Replies: 28
Views: 20139

Doug. That sounds like a nice relaxing break mate. When you go to the Crown you will notice where the Brilliant cutting Panels once was. I believe these were part of the damage caused by the bombings. I think the English Heritage plan to replace them soon, so fingers crossed. Here are some more pane...
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:58 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass at the Crown Bar Belfast
Replies: 28
Views: 20139

Hey Segaley! I made contact with Frances Binnington she said to says hi to you. She's visiting me at the end of the month on her way to Cornwall. Very nice Lady..
She also said you were a skunk!
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass at the Crown Bar Belfast
Replies: 28
Views: 20139

Hi Rod.
Yes it is acid etched Rod. It looked like it was hand painted with a brush to create a pattern look simalar to a lace design. Also I forgot to mention that this panel is Angel gilded.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:34 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass at the Crown Bar Belfast
Replies: 28
Views: 20139

Glass at the Crown Bar Belfast

Hi . I was recently working alongside some restoration artists who work for our National Trust here in the uk. I was asked to re-silver worn 100 year old mirrors which have litho images of birds adhered to the reverse side of glass.(see an older post) The bird mirrors I am making at the moment in my...
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Sign Ornaments
Replies: 5
Views: 3976

Very nice pieces Joe Thanks for showing them.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38295

I like it Larry! AHO!
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:47 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: David Butler Testing the Smith Tip
Replies: 4
Views: 3730

David Butler Testing the Smith Tip

I have had alot of sales of this new tip design, thanks for all your support so far .I sold out in Wales. Wrights of Lymm in cheshire are now selling them and Handover Brushes in London. I sent a bunch of them to the States and now I am getting orders from Germany . I also sent one to the States to ...
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:33 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Spell check
Replies: 2
Views: 1999

Spell check

This was Jeff Lang and Gary Godby trying to spell Letterheads on a mountain top in Wales. I think at the time I at to wait about an hour before they got the spelling correct. Dave http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o95/Angelgild/garyandjeff.jpg http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o95/Angelgild/letter...
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38295

Testing the Smith Tip Butler Style

Thanks Wayne glad your pleased with it. I have had alot of sales of this new tip design. Wrights of Lymm in cheshire are now selling them and Handover Brushes in London. I sent a bunch of them to the States and now I am getting orders from Germany . I also sent one to the States to be tested by this...
by DAVE SMITH
Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38295

Yes I agree Tony it does sound that way ,yours was very good and I also liked Larrys, I think I will go with Kelly's suggestion of Simply Perfected. One more would be Proffesional Gilding Simply Perfected by Angels. what do you reckon? too much? I do not have Marks address. ...Mark if your looking i...
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:53 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38295

Tip wording suggestions

What a great response I have had with this new tip design. I very much appreciate all the feedback from everyone . I have had orders from all over including New Zealand and Australia. I made an add here yesterday for the Smith Tip, and would like to ask this community of artists what you think with ...
by DAVE SMITH
Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dave Smith's California Workshop
Replies: 8
Views: 5995

Still need to watch the film to answer that Larry. I think I was eating beans in this shot or letting them out.
Will need to get the cd you gave me converted to our format for playing on my dvd player.

English
by DAVE SMITH
Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:01 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38295

Tony's daughter found the tip simple to use ,she made a great job of this glass panel. The cost of the tip will be $65.00 plus postage .The postage is insured and will need to be signed for once arriving at its destination .I had the post office weigh the package and quote the cost for shipping this...
by DAVE SMITH
Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dave Smith's California Workshop
Replies: 8
Views: 5995

You got me Larry! that's it! im going on another diet! I put on 14 pounds visiting you guy's
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38295

tip design

I really am overwelmed with all your comments on my design of this new gilding tip. It was quite a challenge trying to put a quality overall package together .I will have a price on this tommorrow including shipping to other countries, I also have many companies interested and ready to take it on fo...
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Bent Glass signs for my friends
Replies: 0
Views: 3527

Bent Glass signs for my friends

I finally managed to finish these little curved glass signs. I have made one for Larry White whose work I really admire and his enthusiasm to this wonderful craft, and one for my friend Gary Godby who shares his knowledge of signage design and computer skills with me on a regular basis.He is coming ...
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38295

I am bring 24 of these to the States tommorrow. I have 200 made back here so distribution will be easy once I return from the States. I still need to work out a shipping cost which will be included within the final price These Tips have a bit of weight to them due to the handle being brass which mak...
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:38 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38295

Thankyou so much for your comments here. The idea is not to replace the traditional tip as you will still need that for smaller gold pieces and like some people will already be happy with laying full leaves with the traditional method. I was shown how to gild full leaves in this country by putting t...
by DAVE SMITH
Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38295

New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves

Hello everyone. I have designed a gilders tip for placing full leaves onto glass, wood frames etc. The design is made for full leaves. I know its possible to lay full leaves with a normal tip but its sometimes inconsistant and the occasional leaf sometimes crumples up.(for most people) I have watche...
by DAVE SMITH
Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Old Tavern Signs Book
Replies: 7
Views: 5741

Nice images Kelly.
I looked at the book and the image of the Cockrel on the first page would look great as a line etched image on glass.
When you come down to Larrys could you get me a copy of that image?
Thanks for sharing Kelly. Great Book!
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Moose Jaw meet?
Replies: 9
Views: 5633

Looks like you had a great time up there Kelly. Some really nice work being done.
Lots of energy needed putting a meet like that together, well done! .
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Jul 15, 2007 1:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Applying Images to glass
Replies: 4
Views: 3280

Interesting feed back from both of you thankyou , Yes it is a prestigious job Doug I was recommended by a London Company and James in Gloucestershire .The pub is very ornate as you said ,have you been there? Making the birds slightly bigger did cross my mind Danny. My only concern is the edge of the...
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Jul 14, 2007 7:04 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Applying Images to glass
Replies: 4
Views: 3280

Applying Images to glass

I Have just had a job come in for resilvering and restoring 1900 bevelled mirrors with litho images applied to the reverse of the glass. In the past I have applied paper images before with various concoctions of varnishes damars / resin gel etc and they have worked.(but for how long will it last) Is...
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:34 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Frank George Holmes Brilliant Cutter Liverpool, England
Replies: 4
Views: 3077

Thanks! Yes Danny I will be giving a copy framed to his wife. along with Jeffs Magazine. I agree Wayne definatly worth asking these guy's questions. I have found on some occasions they don'nt want to share techniques and usually end up taking them to the grave with them. You have to show your keen a...
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:23 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Frank George Holmes Brilliant Cutter Liverpool, England
Replies: 4
Views: 3077

Frank George Holmes Brilliant Cutter Liverpool, England

About 8 months ago ,I received a phone call from Stuart Norton, a brilliant cutter from Newcastle. He told me about some old stone wheels which were for sale in Liverpool. Original cutting wheels are hard to find these days, and most crystal cutting and flat glass is now made with diamond wheels. I ...
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:03 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1886 Glass Silver bromide
Replies: 4
Views: 3300

Thanks for the information Kelly and Danny, you have explains this process very well. Im not thinking about doing any of this type of work ,just interested to know what I have here. I struggle to get a decent shot from my digital camera let aloan make a silver bromide. Thanks guys very interesting. ...
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:06 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1886 Glass Silver bromide
Replies: 4
Views: 3300

1886 Glass Silver bromide

I was at an antiques warehouse a few weeks back and I came across this old photo with the original newspaper pressed against the back. It was in a frame but it had plenty of woodworm working its way round the sides. I took the glass out to inspect and the paper was in the back. I only paid £10 pound...
by DAVE SMITH
Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Subject; Etching tempered glass...
Replies: 20
Views: 13358

Hello John. I have had no problem etching tempered glass. I use a 220 grit alluminium oxide ,it etchs no different to ordinary glass in my opinion. The stressfull areas are not on the surface of the glass. I have not blasted on site before so be aware of the problems like Mike as stated. As you said...
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:31 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New web site look and update
Replies: 9
Views: 5037

That looks very nice Roderick. You have done a great job
I have been putting my own site together for a while now ,another few months and it should be finished.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Slumped Brilliant cut and acid toned glass panels
Replies: 6
Views: 4282

I also use crayons to sketch with Larry. Painting by numbers is in at the moment. I do have a few accidents and mistakes from time to time Raymond , mainly being inpatient with kiln times opening it to quick and actually hearing the piece ping. Here is one I made using gold chloride kiln paint ,I fi...