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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.
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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- Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:02 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Is there a way to determine if glass is tempered?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11671
So, what should we be looking for in finding the appropriate glasss for a job? Best for gilding, best for chipping and best for sand carving, and why? Not trying to take this off topic Kelly, I gots ta know! BTW Dan, that is some very beautiful work. Sorry you lost it. Is the painted gun and powder ...
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:27 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: La Azora Cigar sign Step-by-step...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 39498
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:26 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: A little bit of nostalgia about the Oklahoma Bash
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13955
For the life of me I don't know how I missed all of this. Believe me when I tell you this stuff is my life! I lived in Huntington Beach, Ca. while all this was going on, not too far away from Rick's. Even drove by there before. I guess I was too busy lettering and building my business. I would give ...
- Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:53 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Video clips on TheLetterheads.com
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12733
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:23 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Some pictures...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3298
- Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:56 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Some pictures...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3298
Some pictures...
This is a blasted sign I did about a month ago. The "BC" logo is hand carved and gilded and mounted to a 1/2" panel. This is'nt the most exciting peice due to the client not leaving much room for creativity. I did what I could. It is 4' x 8' cedar. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:14 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: adding texture to anything domed.............
- Replies: 3
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Sounds like fun. I would definatly do some test peices to get the desired effects. Sounds like you'll either be adding to the dome or taking away some of the domed epoxy. You could try mixing up some epoxy and adding something to it and spreading it on. Maybe add some sand or smalts. The world is fu...
- Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:30 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: pictorial work
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4871
- Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:31 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Adhesion of goldleaf and backup paint.
- Replies: 6
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Erik, The only thing holding the gold to the glass is the gelatin. The back up enamel backs up the gold so it won't be transparent and to give it a mirror quality. It also protects it. You further need to use a clear over the back up to help in protection as well. The clear should cover and slightly...
- Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:49 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: suggestions please
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4044
Larry, there is a drop shadow on this letter. Hard to see from this pic, it is black. Also, the background is blended using burgandy and black. This blending is something I really need to work on though. What I have looks good but what I've seen is much better. On the next one I did plan on a split ...
- Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: suggestions please
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4044
Thanks for the replies. Kelly, I've used bright colors and thought it could be more somehow. My expectations are allways very high I guess. Danny, I used the clear uv glue and it has given a very high gloss that I have been satisfied with. I was going to try silver or 12k leaf, I'll go ahead with th...
- Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:57 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: New fellow with very old copy of Atkinson's sign painting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9299
- Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:10 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: suggestions please
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4044
suggestions please
I was in the local glass shop and they had a dozen pieces of glass 8-1/2" x 11" that were cut wrong for someone and on sale for $1.25 each. So I grabbed them up and thought I'd make some pieces for selling tools to show to prospective clients. They will start from basic to more decorative....
- Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:39 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Victorian Etching Techniques
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15417
Yes, this is truly very inspiring and creates an empty space in me that needs to be filled. I'd like to do nothing but fill my days with learning all of this. But like Dave says, bills, kids etc.. Thanks for posting these pics, keeps me going. I sure wish some of you guys lived nearby, but then I co...
- Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:30 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: UV glue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2599
Pat, The UV glue I have came from letterhead sign supply. They only sell one brand. The consistency is kind of like karo syrup, quite sticky yet spreadable. I used a lettering quill to apply it. Once spread onto both the glass and the mop and put together it does not slide, so for me it will work we...
- Sat May 31, 2008 1:43 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: UV glue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2599
Everything seems to have worked just fine. No signs of paint failure either as of jet. I'm happy with results and the glue is of a nice consistancy to work with. After hearing of your truck hood I'll cross my fingers and keep a close eye. It's been drying for nearly an hour now and no signs paint be...
- Sat May 31, 2008 9:04 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: UV glue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2599
UV glue
I'm trying out some UV glue and have not used it before. I have everything finished and have left the areas open for MOP. I have the MOP cut to shape allowing for about a 1/16" overlap which will be overlapping onto black back up. I know the glue will set when I expose it from the front. My pla...
- Sat May 31, 2008 8:49 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: shellac back-up
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3184
- Wed May 28, 2008 12:19 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lettering Quills
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7945
- Mon May 26, 2008 7:48 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lettering Quills
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7945
- Fri May 23, 2008 12:49 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lettering Quills
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7945
Dave, I see ducks and geese and what not listed there under 2116 red sables. No pics or sizes listed. Do I need to give them a call for translation or could you fill me in as to what the names are equivelant to. I also see some long hair squirrel quills that look like they would come in very handy. ...
- Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:40 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: leaf question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1713
leaf question
I was laying full sheets of leaf, overlapping about 1/8 inch. I laid on 8 sheets per row. I got to try out my new Smith tip and it worked out very nicely. No second gild nessecary. Anyway, when all was dry I turned the glass around and there was some varience in color in the leaves. Not all of them ...
- Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Grinding & polishing glass questions...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2161
Grinding & polishing glass questions...
I'm doing a chipped and gilded sign for a customer and I've seen gound and polished edges here and have never attempted this. I thought this would be a good time to try this. In this case I thought doing the edges like this instead of a frame would fit in very well with thier environment, plus I've ...
- Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:48 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Back-up enamel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2126
- Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:28 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gelatine size
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1595
Gelatine size
I'm looking for a supplier locally where I can get gelatine size. Anybody know where to get it in the portland, oregon area? It would be nice to be able to go pick some up when ever I am in need instead of ordering on line. I've been trying to order some from the letterhead sign supply and they have...
- Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:40 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glass Panels for van
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8282
- Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:36 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: LED glass lighting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2337
- Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:20 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: LED glass lighting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2337
LED glass lighting
I'm looking for an on-line source for LED lighting for use with sand carved glass.
This would be used on a single end to illuminate the carving.
Thanks much in advance, Jerry
This would be used on a single end to illuminate the carving.
Thanks much in advance, Jerry
- Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:21 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Restored glass signs for pub
- Replies: 24
- Views: 18732
- Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:30 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gold leaf sign
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15043
I was using this same technique over 15 years ago, but did'nt tell anyone about my process. I thought the process might be frowned upon, like I was cheating or something. You can save even more time by having the plotter cut your mask (gerber mask), or vinyl that is old and has lost half of it's tac...