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by Bill Masters
Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2095366

I guess he aint guna finish that murial any time soon.
by Bill Masters
Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Ornate English Gypsy Glass Panels - step by step
Replies: 33
Views: 17550

Dave what type of back up paint is that yellow.
Beautiful work thanks for taking time to show us.
by Bill Masters
Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: good ol' days... step by step
Replies: 104
Views: 68681

Nice job Dodger.
by Bill Masters
Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
Topic: good ol' days... step by step
Replies: 104
Views: 104170

Nice job Dodger.
by Bill Masters
Wed May 28, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lettering Quills
Replies: 14
Views: 7944

Thanks Jerry.
by Bill Masters
Wed May 28, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lettering Quills
Replies: 14
Views: 7944

What is the web address for Handovers.
I bought some red sable ouills from Rick a long time ago and they are great.
Thanks Bill Masters.
by Bill Masters
Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Does anyone collect all the SignCraft collector cards?
Replies: 19
Views: 13795

Forgot to mention there ar two number 55's James Gibb and Christopher Maylone
by Bill Masters
Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Does anyone collect all the SignCraft collector cards?
Replies: 19
Views: 13795

I'm missing 2,3, 10, 11, 12, have all up to 76.
by Bill Masters
Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Art of Glue Chipped Glass Signs Mitchell 1984
Replies: 1
Views: 1855

The Art of Glue Chipped Glass Signs Mitchell 1984

There is a Bob Mitchell glue chip book on e bay if anybody is interested. Item number: 160085849402
No bids yet and little over an hour left, $9.99 starting bid. good luck Bill.
by Bill Masters
Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Interesting Auction...Very interesting auction!...
Replies: 13
Views: 8296

You can still buy asphaltum from Sherwin Williams but you have to buy a 5 gallon pail.
Thats what I found on their web site back when Rick passed and Mike was looking for other sources.
by Bill Masters
Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:56 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Rick Glawson's "Sandwiches" sign...
Replies: 1
Views: 2455

Larry there is a picture of the sign in AML volume 8 number 1 page 16.Hope this helps.Bill Masters.
by Bill Masters
Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Chipping & Mask Removal
Replies: 18
Views: 11025

I haven't used the asphaltum method in a long time.What I do is clean glass and apply avery paint mask with design and glo lines cut, peel areas to chip, sandblast, wash blasting residue from glass, apply glue(squeeze bottle method) when glue gells cut around design,when the glue chips it lifts the ...
by Bill Masters
Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Help identifying a sign maker from quite a few years ago
Replies: 9
Views: 5573

Try looking in June 1984 Signs of the Times.
by Bill Masters
Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: lettering stainless steel
Replies: 2
Views: 2246

lettering stainless steel

Has anyone lettered stainless steel,I have a job to letter a water tank but have never painted stainless steel before,any info greatly appreciated.Thanks Bill Masters
by Bill Masters
Sat Mar 26, 2005 10:34 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Looking for an Alf Becker book
Replies: 2
Views: 2168

Hi Mike I have an extra Alf Becker book.Give me a call Bill Masters Golden Signs.570-961-0342
by Bill Masters
Fri Feb 04, 2005 3:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Painted Pictorials - Need Help
Replies: 5
Views: 3972

Donny, try using equal parts boiled linseed oil, smiths cream, and japan dryer all mixed together to make a painting medium,you can buy smiths cream from Triangle Coatings in California,Letterhead sign supply.Hope this helps, if you need more info drop me a line.Good luck Bill Masters.
by Bill Masters
Sun Jan 09, 2005 11:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What Pounce Powder Do You Use?
Replies: 6
Views: 5327

I use a 40% mix of black charcoal powder and 60% blue chalk line powder in an old t-shirt, you still get a black pounce but it wipes of easier.I use a electro ponce, pounce wheels only on the job site when I forgot to pounce a line or two.