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by Anthony Bennett
Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:30 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Interesting web Site
Replies: 0
Views: 8310

Interesting web Site

Hi all, Whilst researching Victorian ephemera for the Bristol UK area I came across this little website that is cataloguing British Industrial History. There is a lot of interesting little titbits on the site, it can be a bit of a search if you do’t know who you are looking for but there may well be...
by Anthony Bennett
Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: THE SIGNWRITER AND GLASS EMBOSSER 1898
Replies: 3
Views: 4784

Re: THE SIGNWRITER AND GLASS EMBOSSER 1898

Great share.
I recall Dave A Smith going to Eire to by an original copy of this book.
by Anthony Bennett
Sun Sep 11, 2016 3:45 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Whats keeping me busy
Replies: 25
Views: 20945

Re: Whats keeping me busy

Fantastic work.
Thanks for sharing and putting the pieces into perspective.
by Anthony Bennett
Sat Sep 03, 2016 7:11 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Whats keeping me busy
Replies: 25
Views: 20945

Re: Whats keeping me busy

Lovely work, what are the final pieces intended to be used for please?
by Anthony Bennett
Sat Sep 03, 2016 7:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Forum vs Facebook
Replies: 13
Views: 12529

Re: The Forum vs Facebook

Facebook is just a fad that will pass away in time, wasn't there something similar called Bebo or something? Then there was freinds reunited, thats gone. I wonder if Ancestry will keep going, maybe it will as it covers a world wide hobby. People are only currently attracted to facebook because they ...
by Anthony Bennett
Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glastar Glasspasser For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2721

Re: Glastar Glasspasser For Sale

Not in the market to buy it I'm afraid and I am too away, if I was nearer............. :D I am interested on what the inside looks like especially the inside view of the brushes, is their a second curtain? I can't say that extra pictures will help in your sale but any chance of pictures of the insid...
by Anthony Bennett
Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:29 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Happy Holidays
Replies: 1
Views: 2558

Re: Happy Holidays

And the same from me in the UK
by Anthony Bennett
Thu Nov 26, 2015 3:23 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lettering on cloth
Replies: 5
Views: 6290

Re: Lettering on cloth

You need to seal with a clear coat, over in the UK they use GAC 500 and then again with the same stuff to finish, I don't know if you get it in the US of A. It's use is to seal the material and prevent bleed as the clear coat will already have done it. You might also consider using it when using col...
by Anthony Bennett
Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: and in the news....
Replies: 1
Views: 2670

Re: and in the news....

If dove type interests yop, this page may be of use
http://www.typespec.co.uk/doves-type/
by Anthony Bennett
Fri Feb 06, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Site Rediscovered...
Replies: 2
Views: 3175

Re: Site Rediscovered...

Sounds like an interesting future ahead for you.
by Anthony Bennett
Fri Nov 07, 2014 3:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Sand Blasting/Etching
Replies: 4
Views: 4635

Re: Sand Blasting/Etching

What sort of thing are you after? you have several choices of medium sand, AI, Sc. If you are looking for fine art application you are looking at small nozzle sizes. Take a look at stuff like the PAB Gun, they are in the USA and are online here http://www.pabblaster.com/index.php
by Anthony Bennett
Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Tombstones
Replies: 32
Views: 37768

Re: Glass Tombstones

This is a beautiful piece Erik, a fitting testament to both your mother and you.
I understand exactly why she told you to be moderate and not go over the top.
Less is more and this piece reflects that.
by Anthony Bennett
Tue Jun 24, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Just wantesd to introduce myself
Replies: 2
Views: 3041

Re: Just wantesd to introduce myself

Welcome. Enjoy yourself here
by Anthony Bennett
Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:14 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Wednesday April 16 Changeover
Replies: 12
Views: 9220

Re: Wednesday April 16 Changeover

I have to echo the above posts of Thanks. 8)
by Anthony Bennett
Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Second hand electro pounce for sale?
Replies: 12
Views: 14203

Re: Second hand electro pounce for sale?

This may interest one or more of our american readers
http://www.mclogan.com/shop/electro-pou ... p-603.html

whilst the rest of us can remember this old post
https://handletteringforum.com/forum ... ?f=2&t=225
by Anthony Bennett
Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Pat Mackle in the News
Replies: 3
Views: 4076

Re: Pat Mackle in the News

Excellent news and a good find Erik :D
by Anthony Bennett
Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: In Memoriam - Starr Bright
Replies: 8
Views: 8468

Re: In Memoriam - Starr Bright

How sad.
by Anthony Bennett
Sat Jan 25, 2014 5:31 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Very interesting ebay find
Replies: 11
Views: 10076

Re: Very interesting ebay find

Very nice find Erik, well done.
by Anthony Bennett
Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:17 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Camoflauge Letters
Replies: 9
Views: 7837

Re: Camoflauge Letters

Sounds very interesting Rob. I think I know of the firm that you buy the printable paper from, if it's the people where you have to spray the film with Part A to print on and Part B to release. Although I imagine the minimum order to be quite expensive. It would be great to see other things you have...
by Anthony Bennett
Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: It's that time of the year!
Replies: 3
Views: 3203

Re: It's that time of the year!

I have to echo the thoughts of those who have posted already.
A BIG Thank You to all those that make this site what it is, both behind the scenes and the posters.
by Anthony Bennett
Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:06 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: When I wanted to be like Mike
Replies: 1
Views: 2029

Re: When I wanted to be like Mike

Nice, thanks for the share Bob.
by Anthony Bennett
Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:58 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
Replies: 3
Views: 2984

Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

Yes Happy New Year to one and all.
by Anthony Bennett
Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:56 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Camoflauge Letters
Replies: 9
Views: 7837

Re: Camoflauge Letters

Hi Rob, Lovely work. I have always wondered what type of printer is used to do this and if special inks are used but then having looked around the web, (Kolorfusion?) it looks like one buys pre printed film. Do you have to outsource to get your own designs specially printed? With regards to mike's o...
by Anthony Bennett
Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New guy here
Replies: 2
Views: 2820

Re: New guy here

Hi and Welcome.
by Anthony Bennett
Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:37 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New member from Australia
Replies: 3
Views: 2840

Re: New member from Australia

Hi Andrew and welcome.
by Anthony Bennett
Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:06 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Latest glass signs
Replies: 46
Views: 40269

Re: Latest glass signs

I want to see this 3 minute youtube video of Roderick eating a big bag of chips (Crisps) and drinking a vast quantity of cheap beer. :D
by Anthony Bennett
Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: John Mayer Dedication to our art.
Replies: 3
Views: 4366

Re: John Mayer Dedication to our art.

Simply Amazing Dave.
by Anthony Bennett
Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Invasion from across two ponds
Replies: 6
Views: 4740

Re: Invasion from across two ponds

Roderick Treece wrote:Here is a great link to the whole "Dave Smith Tour".
http://lynesandco.wordpress.com/2013/08 ... -the-line/

Thanks for sharing the Link Roderick.