I'd like to see this when it's done and installed, in it's final environment. That things huge!

Yea, I see them embossed bee's. I see it all. I like a little music with them slabs.

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.

Got it. Got 'em all. Got 'em memorized. People think I'm nuts.

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.

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

Those both look very nice Dave. I can't decide which one looks best. I like the gold blend on the black one.

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 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...

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...

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. ...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

Wow! Great talent .... Very nice to see.

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... ...

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

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...

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...

Those really look great Roderick! Nice chip pattern.

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...

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

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

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.

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

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.

Very nice mural there, from presentation to the finished job. Top notch!

Very nice mural there, from presentation to the finished job. Top notch!