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by Danny Baronian
Fri Sep 24, 2004 9:41 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Doming labels
Replies: 2
Views: 4155

Doming labels

http://www.baronian.com/Photos/supplies412.jpg Upper Left: Supplies - from bottom left clockwise - LORD adhesives 7550 epoxy w/ nozzel, 5 minute cure, Tap plastics general purpose epoxy, 15 minute open time, 1 hour cure, cartridge application gun, 60cc hypo,12cc hypo, 3M 105 epoxy w/ nozzel, 50 ml,...
by Danny Baronian
Thu Sep 16, 2004 1:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Frank Atkinson pages begun
Replies: 8
Views: 7085

Very nice.

You must extra time on your hands, or stay up late at nite staring at the computer.

Thanks!
by Danny Baronian
Thu Sep 16, 2004 11:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Frank Atkinson pages begun
Replies: 8
Views: 7085

Looks nice Mike.

Can't wait for all the links to be filled in.

Read through the article on Frank. What do you think ever happened to all his drawings and notes, tossed by the family or passed on to be preserved? Know of anyone that own original drawings?

Danny
by Danny Baronian
Wed Sep 15, 2004 10:18 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signmaking 101: Doming dimensional letters
Replies: 16
Views: 11637

Mike, the letters pictured were just brushed off well. On HDU if I was going to paint the whole letter,I'd apply the epoxy first. If you wanted a painted letter with a clear face, paint first, epoxy last. It just depends of the effect you want. The epoxy sticks well to wood. as well as most products...
by Danny Baronian
Wed Sep 15, 2004 2:06 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signmaking 101: Doming dimensional letters
Replies: 16
Views: 11637

Signmaking 101: Doming dimensional letters

Signmaking 101: Doming dimensional letters If you've ever wanted to dome dimensional letters, here's a quick, inexpensive way to begin. As with any technique you do for the first time, cut several extra letters or shapes, and use those as a test. You'll need a plastic refillable bottle, the type use...
by Danny Baronian
Tue Aug 24, 2004 10:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A Packrat's Lament
Replies: 10
Views: 9050

Two possible problems with this auction - for Doug at least. If the lady is on the February issue, February is the only one without a cover, and the seller doesn't ship international shipments. If it has what you want, have someone in the US bid on it for you. Unless I find out it's a rare and valua...
by Danny Baronian
Tue Aug 24, 2004 10:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Cutawl users?
Replies: 5
Views: 5875

I've wanted one ever since I first saw one in a prop shop. I used it as needed in the shop for about a year. It took a lot of practice, more importantly a lot of patience to do a proficient job. Years later I saw one in a sign supply house that was moving in the early 80's. They had three on the flo...
by Danny Baronian
Tue Aug 17, 2004 10:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Email back up question
Replies: 9
Views: 7582

Mike, Last thing first. Everyone that comes on here can only get here by computer. Like it or not, take away the computer and rely strictly on hand crafted signage, a lot of us would be looking for another job. No need to delete this post OR consider it off topic. The Forum banner says it all: On th...
by Danny Baronian
Fri Aug 06, 2004 1:34 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Disaster!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 9497

It's still hard to grasp the scale since the glass is another 6 feet behind the railing. http://www.baronian.com/Photos/Triv_1.jpg http://www.baronian.com/Photos/Triv_2.jpg Beautiful work! Those at Tiveoli that day spent a lot of time studying the many details that went into it's production, and mor...
by Danny Baronian
Tue Aug 03, 2004 6:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Pictorals on glass - Saran Wrap?
Replies: 5
Views: 5172

Check out SignCraft, issue 125 (July/August 2002), page 14. There are some pictures and description of a how to for painting on polyethylene and transferring to glass.
by Danny Baronian
Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signmaking "301": Abalone and Mother of Pearl
Replies: 4
Views: 5230

You might want to try the UV glues. After Mike posted information on the old board, I ordered some glue and a small light. For those that bought a hand light to check the clean side of glass in angle gilding from Rick, the same light can be used to cure the glue. The shop where I get my beveled glas...
by Danny Baronian
Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:04 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
Topic: Signmaking 101: Routers, router bits and CNC's
Replies: 8
Views: 19454

I remember seeing similar plans and eventually built a overarm pin router for a job that required several hundred game boards. The pin router seemed the best answer. It got to the point we were making so many I bought a commercial unit. Aside from the table saw, at the time it was the most useful ma...
by Danny Baronian
Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:04 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signmaking 101: Routers, router bits and CNC's
Replies: 7
Views: 16019

I remember seeing similar plans and eventually built a overarm pin router for a job that required several hundred game boards. The pin router seemed the best answer. It got to the point we were making so many I bought a commercial unit. Aside from the table saw, at the time it was the most useful ma...
by Danny Baronian
Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:26 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
Topic: Signmaking 101: Routers, router bits and CNC's
Replies: 8
Views: 19454

I've bought direct from Onsrud and through distributors, usually machine supply shops. I've also bought from Hatlauer, and have spoken to him on occasion. He's very helpful and carries many hard to find bits.
by Danny Baronian
Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:26 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signmaking 101: Routers, router bits and CNC's
Replies: 7
Views: 16019

I've bought direct from Onsrud and through distributors, usually machine supply shops. I've also bought from Hatlauer, and have spoken to him on occasion. He's very helpful and carries many hard to find bits.
by Danny Baronian
Tue Jul 20, 2004 5:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signmaking 101: Routers, router bits and CNC's
Replies: 7
Views: 16019

Signmaking 101: Routers, router bits and CNC's

Anyone that cuts many panels or does dimensional work probably has a router in their shop. Many shops have now incorporated CNC equipment. How do you maintain your equipment, including sharpening bits? Here are some things to consider: 1. Check the collet frequently for dust build up within the coll...
by Danny Baronian
Tue Jul 20, 2004 5:55 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
Topic: Signmaking 101: Routers, router bits and CNC's
Replies: 8
Views: 19454

Signmaking 101: Routers, router bits and CNC's

Anyone that cuts many panels or does dimensional work probably has a router in their shop. Many shops have now incorporated CNC equipment. How do you maintain your equipment, including sharpening bits? Here are some things to consider: 1. Check the collet frequently for dust build up within the coll...
by Danny Baronian
Sun Jun 20, 2004 4:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Paint mask choices
Replies: 18
Views: 14286

Well, after a month it should be dry. You might try tech support again. Call MacTac and HOK. Not familiar with nor used the mask, but the rest of the line has been around for decades, and have had good success with it. If nothing else, it would be nice to find out exactly what took place, and what p...
by Danny Baronian
Sun Jun 20, 2004 2:46 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Paint mask choices
Replies: 18
Views: 14286

Jill, was the paint fully cured before the mask was applied, and how long was the mask on prior to removal? Was it indoors or out? Apply it and let it sit outside will bake any mask / vinyl onto fresh paint. I've only used HOK on a limited basis, and believe most of their paint is a one part system....
by Danny Baronian
Fri Jun 11, 2004 11:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 3 Questions on Gilding plastic letters
Replies: 4
Views: 5180

At Rick's last Conclave (who'd have known?), Dave Trujillo (spl?) had just finished a glass piece for himself that was mounted in an ornate, gilded frame. He was working on the frame at the time which was quite bright, toning it down with several dilutions of asphaltum. It aged the new frame nicely....
by Danny Baronian
Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:55 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Paint mask choices
Replies: 18
Views: 14286

Gerber mask 1 for smooth, not porous surfaces, Gerber mask 2 for porous surfaces such as wood, HDU, and semi rough surfaces such as those painted with acrylic latex and a roller. The 1 is a low tack, 2 high. On either one, remove as soon as possible.Try dusting with kaolin powder prior to adhering t...
by Danny Baronian
Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Latex for backgrounds on flat painted signs
Replies: 5
Views: 5903

I first started rolling latex with good success. I coat the panels out with a premium Sherwin Williams primer followed by 2 top coats of Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore paint, both exterior premium grade, rolled out inside or outside in the shade, never in direct sun. Start with a 1/4 - 3/8"...
by Danny Baronian
Tue May 18, 2004 9:17 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Angel Gild?
Replies: 3
Views: 4784

The chemicals can be stored at room temperature, but at the least I'd keep them in a cool, dark cabinet. I refrigerate mine. Gold chemicals have an indefinite shelf life, but the silver Sarah sells probably has a shelf life of one year. Light and heat in that order will shorten the shelf life. If le...
by Danny Baronian
Fri Apr 23, 2004 10:18 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Advise needed for gilding v-carve HDU
Replies: 6
Views: 7458

It's a pure, fine powdered porcelain clay. In the case of applying a mask as in routing, applying the powder to the panel, then dusting off will aid in removal of the gerber mask. When used in masking for the router, rouge can also be use with the same results. And if your wondering why not use gerb...
by Danny Baronian
Fri Apr 23, 2004 12:29 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Advise needed for gilding v-carve HDU
Replies: 6
Views: 7458

My first suggestion is to do a test piece. The process is not fast and I usually allow a considerable lead time. It provides good, consistent results. Here's what I did with the following panel: Route the blank, apply two coats of primer, two coats of acrylic latex and let sit for a week. I mask the...
by Danny Baronian
Thu Apr 15, 2004 11:41 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: La Belle Supreme Cigar sign... now it's really done!
Replies: 23
Views: 42114

Larry, very nice job. While Rick certainly inspired many of us, your larger project has made me enlarge two pieces I'm working on. The sizes I'm doing are considerably larger than what I've done in the past mainly because of the pictures you've posted with your project. Rick's influence continues. T...
by Danny Baronian
Sun Apr 11, 2004 2:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: La Belle Supreme Cigar sign... now it's really done!
Replies: 23
Views: 42114

Larry, my thought is that the shellac would be a better barrier for the next stages of ornamentation and eliminate the black line. I've only tested a few small pieces but it seems to work well. The images on the brilliant carving site of the piece with gold and silver appeared to be crisp without th...
by Danny Baronian
Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:57 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: La Belle Supreme Cigar sign... now it's really done!
Replies: 23
Views: 42114

http://www.baronian.com/Photos/la_belle.jpg Larry, heres the photo that Gary used to digitize the La Belle piece your working on. http://www.theletterheads.com/rawson/labelle2.jpg This is part of the colorized version Gary made. Saw your latests addition, the signs looking nice. Regarding your rema...
by Danny Baronian
Sat Apr 10, 2004 3:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: La Belle Supreme Cigar sign... now it's really done!
Replies: 23
Views: 42114

Larry, if you have the Rawson & Evans screen saver from Letterhead fonts, there are quite a few photos of original R&E signs at Esoteric. Some were in original condition, others repaired by Rick. I've never seen a colored of the La Belle other than one done by Gary Godby, but that may have b...
by Danny Baronian
Fri Apr 09, 2004 1:46 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Letter from Grandson of John Ohnimus
Replies: 10
Views: 10622

Nice design! I love black and white, mainly because my original profession was in illustrative photography. Strip away color and you have to have a good design to really pop. This plate proves it!

It was great to get the letter from John Ohnimus's grandson. What a compliment.

Danny