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This is an interactive Bulletin Board on the topics of Sign making, design, fabrication, History, old Books and of coarse Letterheads, Keepers of the craft. The Hand Lettering Forum features links to resources, sign art history, techniques, and artists profiles. Learn more about Letterheads at https://theletterheads.com. Below you'll see Mchat has been added as a live communication portal for trial, and the Main forum Links are listed below.
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- Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:53 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2090765
Re: Original Dead Men...
I'd like to see this when it's done and installed, in it's final environment. That things huge!
- Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:56 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2090765
Re: Original Dead Men...
Yea, I see them embossed bee's. I see it all. I like a little music with them slabs.
- Fri May 29, 2009 7:34 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Fixing a hole in glass
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4792
Re: Fixing a hole in glass
There's some of that gosh darn MOP they refuse to sell me for some reason. Everyone in the world is free to buy it except me... for some reason. Sombody buy me some.
That looks good Rod.
That looks good Rod.
- Tue May 26, 2009 12:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2090765
Re: Original Dead Men...
Got it. Got 'em all. Got 'em memorized. People think I'm nuts.
- Tue May 26, 2009 12:56 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: spun gold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5196
Re: spun gold
Thanks!
Danny, you know more abbreviations than me! It took me a while to decifer yours.
As Robert stated, R.O.G. = Reverse On Glass.
Danny, you know more abbreviations than me! It took me a while to decifer yours.
As Robert stated, R.O.G. = Reverse On Glass.
- Mon May 25, 2009 3:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: spun gold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5196
spun gold
I'm thinking I've seen it before on a R.O.G. piece before. After a bright outline, can I spin the matte center
and have it look like spun gold when I view it from the front? If so, anything I need to know about first?
Thanks,
Jerry
and have it look like spun gold when I view it from the front? If so, anything I need to know about first?
Thanks,
Jerry
- Fri May 15, 2009 5:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Eigenbrot Brewery Curved glass signs
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13746
Re: Eigenbrot Brewery Curved glass signs
Those both look very nice Dave. I can't decide which one looks best. I like the gold blend on the black one.
- Tue May 05, 2009 6:40 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Letterhead Studios Design
- Replies: 40
- Views: 40480
Re: Letterhead Studios Design
That's a lot to take in there Dave. Wow! I'm outa words with your stuff.
Thanks for the preview, I'll more than enjoy looking at this for quite some time.
Hmmm... Beautiful!
Thanks for the preview, I'll more than enjoy looking at this for quite some time.
Hmmm... Beautiful!
- Fri May 01, 2009 7:27 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: more sales pieces...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5063
Re: more sales pieces...
Thanks Dave. I never really know what something really looks like after it's done. If I don't look at it for quite a while then I can see it for what it is. There are allways so many choices ya know. I chipped two of these so when I can get to it I'll do one for me. Anyway, thanks again for the nice...
- Fri May 01, 2009 3:00 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: more sales pieces...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5063
Re: more sales pieces...
Well, I got 'er finished. Colors really can make or break a piece (so can dropping it)... I hope the colors worked on this one. I did'nt want the scrolls competing with the main copy and when I put different test colors behind it thats what was happening. The smaller copy has a gradiant blue backgro...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:15 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: chipping question
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11543
Re: chipping question
Dave, I'll give your method a try. It's very rainy and humid here though. I would have to be careful about glass getting around the area too. I will definately give this a shot. I believe the problem I had with the glue not chipping in a certain area was due to the glue being too thin in that area. ...
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10516
Re: A book worth mentioning - Gold Leaf Techniques
There are definately tools you need, but a mahl stick is not absoulutely nessecary, Layout is more important.
Kent, I learned gilding from your book. Just me and the book.
Kent, I learned gilding from your book. Just me and the book.
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:16 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: more sales pieces...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5063
Re: more sales pieces...
Thanks Robert. The hard part is next.
Mark, the background is 12k.
Larry, did'nt mean to use your name. Giving credit where it's due.
There's a lot in that search feature, including your blend posting.
You're a quick gilder... 3 pieces in 2 days or so I saw.
Mark, the background is 12k.
Larry, did'nt mean to use your name. Giving credit where it's due.
There's a lot in that search feature, including your blend posting.
You're a quick gilder... 3 pieces in 2 days or so I saw.
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:51 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: more sales pieces...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5063
more sales pieces...
Hope you're not getting tired of this "sales piece" stuff. Here's one, more to come. This is for a friend, He designed it. He's a designer in Canada. I changed things slightly. I blended the shadow using 2 colors. Larry's tutorial he posted says use 3 colors, but I'm juggling numerous piec...
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:41 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 2009 Memorial Conclave
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6655
Re: 2009 Memorial Conclave
How did you know it was against the wall with others? Seriously, I've been trying to finish 'er up... I just need a picture of Rick. I kinda decided that's what I want to put there. Anyone want to send me one or direct me to one? A jpeg would work that I can print. I like the picture John used on hi...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:27 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Epoxy Question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9092
Re: Epoxy Question
Does anyone still use the Weld-on plastic resin glue for laminating up thier redwood blanks?
Don't know if any of you ever did, but that's what was used by most everyone around my area.
I've got blasted signs still up from 30+ years ago holding up just fine using this.
Don't know if any of you ever did, but that's what was used by most everyone around my area.
I've got blasted signs still up from 30+ years ago holding up just fine using this.
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:18 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Bill Hueg Sculpting (Time Lapse presentation)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7927
Re: Bill Hueg Sculpting (Time Lapse presentation)
Wow! Great talent .... Very nice to see.
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:30 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: chipping question
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11543
Re: chipping question
Thanks for the respones guys. Sun? Ha, we have'nt seen any of that since last year, maybe 7 months ago. I don't think the temperature has been above 53 degrees either. I had this in the chipping box all day yesterday and into the night. I removed the glue this morning, touched it up and re-glued... ...
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:39 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: chipping question
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11543
Re: chipping question
Roderick,
You're right, thats where I stabbed it! Anyway I figured it was too thick in that area. Time to re-chip. Live and learn, thats what it's all about.
Thanks for the reply,
Jerry
You're right, thats where I stabbed it! Anyway I figured it was too thick in that area. Time to re-chip. Live and learn, thats what it's all about.
Thanks for the reply,
Jerry
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:56 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: chipping question
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11543
Re: chipping question
Here's a pic. An exacto won't work because there's nothing to pry under, it's as hard as a rock. Everthing on both pieces chip fairly fast without a hitch except for a couple of stubborn places. These places are 1/2" wide x a few inches tall. [/img] http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll270/jdbm...
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:08 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: chipping question
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11543
chipping question
I chipped 2 pieces at the same time, same glue mixture. One piece chipped perfectly, no problems. The other piece chipped perfectly also, except for in a couple of small isolated areas. The glue is as hard as the glass and stuck as if it's part of the glass. I'm guess I'm going to soak it off with s...
- Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Alaskan Gold Rush
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16549
Re: Alaskan Gold Rush
Those really look great Roderick! Nice chip pattern.
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:44 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Virus Detection software?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11599
Re: Virus Detection software?
Mike, I've been told by quite a few techs who do this for a living to gp to this site. http://securitytango.com/tango.php You might want to give it a read. Hope this helps. I've also been told that mcafee is indeed a memory hog and does'nt find all viruses. I used to use it as it came free with comc...
- Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:21 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Alaskan Gold Rush
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16549
Re: Alaskan Gold Rush
Those look really good Roderick, nice job!
So, that was Sally's bacon eh... I usually get blamed for that type of horseplay.
One more thing, what brand of crackle finish you using around there?
Thanks,
Jerry
So, that was Sally's bacon eh... I usually get blamed for that type of horseplay.
One more thing, what brand of crackle finish you using around there?
Thanks,
Jerry
- Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:10 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2090765
Re: Original Dead Men...
Thanks Larry,
What brand of crackle finish did you use? Oh, and thanks for reply. I love new ideas and processes, it feeds my creative hunger and keeps me motivated. Doing just one thing would'nt be much fun now would it.
Jerry
What brand of crackle finish did you use? Oh, and thanks for reply. I love new ideas and processes, it feeds my creative hunger and keeps me motivated. Doing just one thing would'nt be much fun now would it.
Jerry
- Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:12 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Original Dead Men
- Replies: 686
- Views: 2090765
Re: Original Dead Men...
Boy does that look nice! I like that crackle effect. I'd like to know the processes on that piece, someday? Good on your town there Larry. Your havin' too much fun.
- Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:34 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Hello everyone - I'm new to the site - From Illinois
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4530
Re: Hello everyone - I'm new to the site - From Illinois
Hi Rob, and welcome.
Your work looks very good to me! Might have to pick your brain on some of the faux wood techniques some time.
Jerry
Your work looks very good to me! Might have to pick your brain on some of the faux wood techniques some time.
Jerry
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:40 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glue for Smalt/blasting material.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8746
Re: Glue for Smalt/blasting material.
Erik,
Here is an article which should answer your question. http://signweb.com/index.php/channel/8/id/811
I've used smith's cream and the epoxy method and like the epoxy best.
Here is an article which should answer your question. http://signweb.com/index.php/channel/8/id/811
I've used smith's cream and the epoxy method and like the epoxy best.
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:02 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: good ol' days... step by step
- Replies: 104
- Views: 68673
Re: good ol' days... step by step
Very nice mural there, from presentation to the finished job. Top notch!
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:02 pm
- Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
- Topic: good ol' days... step by step
- Replies: 104
- Views: 103997
Re: good ol' days... step by step
Very nice mural there, from presentation to the finished job. Top notch!