Doug, I know where you're coming from. I did it the way you described for years myself, thats the way it was done. Although I do prefer using a brush I do have a plotter and it has made certain things easier. I hear my program is quite outdated though. I think Kent has the right idea - find someone ...

Doug, Are you trying to create half tones or just black & white film positives? I'm assuming you using this for a screen. For just black and white film positives you can buy clear acetate, or anything clear for that matter, cut out your file you've created on your plotter out of black vinyl. The...

Roderick, I did not realize the letters where that small and for small letters I would deffinately trust vhb, ecpecially with smooth surfaces. VHB is very good stuff on smooth surfaces, they even use it to put jet air planes together. I used to do very many gemini letters installs of 12" or lar...

I myself would not trust d/s tape only for installing any dimensional letters. I usually use vhb, the very thin stuff and apply just 2 or 3 small peices where it won't be visible. The d/s tape is for holding the letters in place untill and adhesive dries. I've allways used industrial strenght liquid...

Doug, I just took a look at the Pier Ale peice, and I'm thinking that acid etching seems to work out better in the less prominent areas. So I'll use the acid etching in another part of the design and stick with my chipped letters. Rick did a nice brown mottled background on that too I noticed. Hmmm....

Thanks Danny and Mike,

I guess I'll try out some letter centers as I'm working on a project that I was going to chip. I'll do a test of the different grades to see what is going to most suit my needs. I'll check out that list of suppliers as well.

Thanks again, Jerry

I'm going to try my hand at some acid etching here and I have some questions. 1. Where can I obtain mica flakes for acid etching and is there any particular grade I should be looking for. 2. In what part of a design is acid etching most appropriate, the boarders, letters or other parts of the design...

Well thanks Dave. I sure could use some more knowledge as things get a little boring doing the basics. My areas of interest are chemical deposition of various metals, glass grinding and polishing, acid etching, glazes and mica powders. I better start figuring how to make it out there now!

Jerry

Thanks Dave. Now if someone could teach me to make those gosh darn punties.....and a few other things.

Thanks Robare, the size is 18" x 28".

Jerry

I attended a get together here in Washington state recently and made this there. No one there had ever seen any gilding before. No screens or stencils, or smith tip! One fellow that I let lay some leaf really got hooked. Anyway, it was fun. Sorry about the pics, trying to get it figured out. http://...

I just did a little searching and found this. It looks like a hole in a backdrop is a great idea Doug. OLD FORUM POSTS Posted by Bruce Jackson on May 12, 2003 Quote: Vance asked me how I photograph my work. Trying to photograph a gold leaf job on a window is something most of us have grappled with, ...

Thanks Raymond, I figured as much. I've got an expensive digital / video camera. Don't know if they sell a polarizing lens for it. I'll check it out. Got rid of an older Nikon thinking digital was all I would ever need. Doug, my ideas haven't been too far off your "cutting a hole" idea! Re...

I've not had very good results with taking a photo of glass peices. I noticed most of the photos posted here look very good. What are your methods.

Thanks, Jerry

Leo, Thanks for the links. A very enjoyable watch. His brush looks like a lettering quill.

Looking real nice. How much time do you have into this so far? I sometimes put more time into a layout than the actual job for personal satistaction reasons, not really getting compensated for the extra time. These drafts and your painted versions will be keepsakes I'm sure. Again, very nice work To...

Looking real nice. How much time do you have into this so far? I sometimes put more time into a layout than the actual job for personal satistaction reasons, not really getting compensated for the extra time. These drafts and your painted versions will be keepsakes I'm sure. Again, very nice work To...

The design is very fitting for a bathroom. Nice Job there Dave.

Thanks Dave,
Lots of info in your reply. Much appreciated.
Jerry

Thanks Dave,
Lots of info in your reply. Much appreciated.
Jerry

Looks like fun Dave, especialy when you get paid to do it. Could you please explain the "dragin's blood", what type of paint is it and how was it applied. I see why it's called dragon's blood and I really like the way it looks.

thanks, Jerry

Looks like fun Dave, especialy when you get paid to do it. Could you please explain the "dragin's blood", what type of paint is it and how was it applied. I see why it's called dragon's blood and I really like the way it looks.

thanks, Jerry

I've allways wondered who did these. What an amazing talent. Thanks for the post on this. I used to drive by these and look on in awe as I'm sure everyone did. Some of these where up for a short period of time and it allways made me wonder why. Also, I never saw any of them get graffiti'd up... even...

Looking good Tony. We'll be keepin an eye on this.

Looking good Tony. We'll be keepin an eye on this.

You read my mind Roderick! Very impressive work there guys, those big panels are BIG.

I agree Erik that some of the pieces they want restored I would leave alone, and I told them so. Then there are the ones that have the lettering worn off in places. They said that they are not concerned with devaluating anything by restoration, and have made up thier mind this is what they want to d...

Thanks James. Your right, there is a fair amount that will have to be done creating water slide decals. The projects that they have given me so far upon close examination appear to be hand lettered or screen printed. Under the high powered magnifying glass I can see where the paint or ink has follow...

I met with a couple who need over 300 peices restored. They range from lettering on wood peices,gilded glass, water slides and other things. I've had some of the peices they gave under the magnifying glass to try and determine if they are gilded or painted. It's very hard to tell. Also, they want th...

Thanks for the very important info on this concerning commercial applications Danny. I was wondering, For doing a 1'x3' glue chipped and gilded piece that would be just framed or hung indoors for, shall I say "wall jewelry" (is that O.K. Larry?) what type of glass is the glass of choice an...