Erik, I agree 100%. All I have ever used was 12 hr LeFranc. I know they have a New Formula but have
heard mixed reviews. What do you use for a 12hr size ?
kb
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- Mon Oct 27, 2014 3:49 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: LeFranc 12 Hr Slow Size
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9430
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:17 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: LeFranc 12 Hr Slow Size
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9430
LeFranc 12 Hr Slow Size
As embarrassed as i am to say, i have not tried anything New. We still have a Pint of the Old Formula left. I figure i can extend this for a Year or so. May i ask for the Pros & Cons of any Product you may recommend to replace this ? Thank you kevin betz ps: If anyone has some to spare, i would ...
- Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:57 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: ClearCoat over 23k Goldleaf
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8277
Re: ClearCoat over 23k Goldleaf
Hi Lorenzo.
The Customer had applied a couple coats of Varnish, not sure how many,
then sanded it to remove the Sheen. This helps the Size to adhere as well
as the next coat of Varnish. I am sure the more coats of Varnish over the Lettering
would achieve the look you describe.
Kevin
The Customer had applied a couple coats of Varnish, not sure how many,
then sanded it to remove the Sheen. This helps the Size to adhere as well
as the next coat of Varnish. I am sure the more coats of Varnish over the Lettering
would achieve the look you describe.
Kevin
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:40 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: World Wide Gilding Workshop
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5964
Re: World Wide Gilding Workshop
Can you list the Techniques involved ?
Kevin
Kevin
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:09 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: ClearCoat over 23k Goldleaf
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8277
Re: ClearCoat over 23k Goldleaf
Yes Lee, I lightly wiped left to right.
What kind of Clear do you use, if needed ?
Kevin
What kind of Clear do you use, if needed ?
Kevin
- Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: ClearCoat over 23k Goldleaf
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8277
Re: ClearCoat over 23k Goldleaf
Hi Lee. Thank You for your response. After talking with the customer, I opted to size, leaf, burnish without Engine Turning and Shade 1st Day. I then Cleared with Sikkens and Outlined the Red on the 2nd Day. They did not want the Spin in the Gold, they wanted the Matte finish look. I cleared the Gol...
- Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:28 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: ClearCoat over 23k Goldleaf
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8277
ClearCoat over 23k Goldleaf
I am doing a wood transom tomorrow. It will be 23K, non-burnished, with a Red Outline & Black Shade. The customer will Varnish over the Job. 1- Would you Size, Gild and Clear the Gold ? 2- Size, Gild, Outline Red & finish the Black Shade, with no Clearcoat ? My thought is after he applies th...
- Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:15 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sandblast Glass Sign
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3205
Sandblast Glass Sign
Photographed in Kentucky.
kb
kb
- Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Quiz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10317
Re: Quiz
Hi Tyler.
Here is the Picture I took. Now that I look at it,
I hope my memory served me right in saying this was a
Vertical Glue Chip. I only recall hearing about this Method.
kevin
Here is the Picture I took. Now that I look at it,
I hope my memory served me right in saying this was a
Vertical Glue Chip. I only recall hearing about this Method.
kevin
- Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:32 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Quiz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10317
Re: Quiz
Tyler,,
No I have not done this before.
During my travels, I saw a window
done with this method.
I quite surprised to see how
well his chip came out. I will
see if I can find the Photo
to show you. How do you
Post a Photo ? I have never
done that also.
Kevin
No I have not done this before.
During my travels, I saw a window
done with this method.
I quite surprised to see how
well his chip came out. I will
see if I can find the Photo
to show you. How do you
Post a Photo ? I have never
done that also.
Kevin
- Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:44 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Quiz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10317
Re: Quiz
Tyler, you are correct.
Newspaper is what holds the glue
in place as it sets up.
When doing a Vertical Glue Chip,
apply mask, blast, apply glue,
but a little thicker than normal, maybe
2.5 to 1 ratio. Apply newspaper after 2
minutes. Let rest. 1 hour later, trim
Copy and wait for the chip.
kevin
Newspaper is what holds the glue
in place as it sets up.
When doing a Vertical Glue Chip,
apply mask, blast, apply glue,
but a little thicker than normal, maybe
2.5 to 1 ratio. Apply newspaper after 2
minutes. Let rest. 1 hour later, trim
Copy and wait for the chip.
kevin
- Fri Jan 31, 2014 6:38 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Quiz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10317
Re: Quiz
Say a Customer wants to have a Glue-Chipped window, but the window
is already a part of his Store Front.
How would you do this ?
kevin
is already a part of his Store Front.
How would you do this ?
kevin
- Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:27 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Quiz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10317
Quiz
How do you Glue Chip Vertically ?
kevin
kevin
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Magic Eraser for excess gold removal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12449
Re: Magic Eraser for excess gold removal
Hi Andrew.
What was the reason for the 1 Shot Paint ?
To cover Holidays ?
Kevin
What was the reason for the 1 Shot Paint ?
To cover Holidays ?
Kevin
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:05 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: first alphabet
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13313
Re: first alphabet
Hi Brian. I have a few suggestions: I noticed the O and the Q. The O looks ok in shape, but the Q is not as good. They are both the same in shape: A Circle. I would suggest Drawing Lines, be it straight or circle, then pratice following the line in 1 Stroke. To many times, someone will paint the str...
- Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:15 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Cutting glass with scissors ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9864
Re: Cutting glass with scissors ?
I am glad to see the responses. Great information. It is nice to have a place to share knowledge. Altough I tried to cut Mother of Pearl, it just did not work. To thin. I did find a way, using a cnc router. I was able to rout small pieces of decorative embellishments, about 2" tall. I am not su...
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:18 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glass Signs (Showcase your work here!)
- Replies: 93
- Views: 65893
Re: Glass Signs (Showcase your work here!)
Detroit Michigan.
We have done some Glass projects in the past, but I am looking to re-kindle the Art.
Kevin
We have done some Glass projects in the past, but I am looking to re-kindle the Art.
Kevin
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glass Signs (Showcase your work here!)
- Replies: 93
- Views: 65893
Re: Glass Signs (Showcase your work here!)
Hi Rod.
I might take you up on your offer. Could you give me more information as to your Workshop ?
I will try to bring my Dad with me.
Thanks
Kevin
I might take you up on your offer. Could you give me more information as to your Workshop ?
I will try to bring my Dad with me.
Thanks
Kevin
- Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:29 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glass Signs (Showcase your work here!)
- Replies: 93
- Views: 65893
Re: Glass Signs (Showcase your work here!)
Question:
When Chipping, what Ratio are you using ?
Also, what Method is being used for Chipping ?
When Chipping, what Ratio are you using ?
Also, what Method is being used for Chipping ?
- Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:17 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Future of Hand Painted lettering with Gold Leaf
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12893
Re: The Future of Hand Painted lettering with Gold Leaf
Hello John.
Very Nice Work.
With the 12hr & 3hr mix, are both LeFranc ?
A Big Hello to Noel.
I Always Appreciated Your Work.
kevin
Very Nice Work.
With the 12hr & 3hr mix, are both LeFranc ?
A Big Hello to Noel.
I Always Appreciated Your Work.
kevin
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:44 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Future of Hand Painted lettering with Gold Leaf
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12893
Re: The Future of Hand Painted lettering with Gold Leaf
I am curious to know about the silk screening. We have done a few using Black for the Back up on Windows, but have not heard about using this for size. I have to assume this is for Surface Gilding ?
kevin
kevin
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 3:09 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The whitest of them all
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4570
Re: The whitest of them all
Polar White.
kevin
kevin
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:13 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: New brush quality?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5138
Re: New brush quality?
I myself have not bought a new brush for 20 yrs. I am looking into some now. My Dad taught me to clean the Brush as if you were going to letter, comb the hair, then using a 75 watt light bulb, slowly pull the hair over the bulb with the curled side down. As you are doing this, make sure to use your ...