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by Larry White
Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:57 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Palms Transfer Ornaments...
Replies: 7
Views: 4686

The colors in the picture are fairly close to the real thing, however the photo doesn't capture the metallic quality of it. The dark areas in the design are clear glass which appear as copper mirror. There is also a mirror brightline around the whole thing. An interesting thing about toned etching a...
by Larry White
Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Palms Transfer Ornaments...
Replies: 7
Views: 4686

Palms Transfer Ornaments...

http://www.walljewelry.com/post/PalmsWeb.JPG I found this vector file loitering around on my computer. I believe it was vectorized by Don Coplen. It was just calling to become a toned acid piece. The glass has been cut to shape with the sandblaster, then the toned acid process, followed by a copper...
by Larry White
Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:55 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glass sign sequence of techniques (?)
Replies: 8
Views: 6669

Step-by-step

In doing a search on this site, I found a step-by-step that I had put up on this board some time ago. Although it doesn't include any acid etching, it gives a pretty thorough rundown of the steps in creating a nice glass sign. https://handletteringforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8&highlight=labe...
by Larry White
Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:39 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dickinson again...Different versions of the same art...
Replies: 28
Views: 21458

Hey Sally... where's yours? Why don't you quit talkin' about it and do it .
by Larry White
Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glass sign sequence of techniques (?)
Replies: 8
Views: 6669

Ya, stick with the acid/mica technique. This will yield a bright sparkly finish when solution or water gilded. Don't leave the mixture on any longer than the instructions say. You can pretty much figure it all out from Rick Glawson's instructions on the Letterhead site: http://theletterheads.com/gla...
by Larry White
Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:55 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf on Glass Workshop
Replies: 19
Views: 13596

perhaps I could interest you in some gold one-shot...

John-
Might you have an overview of the different techniques that will be addressed in your workshop.

Put me on your list too... I want to come down and grind some sushi.

-Mr. Black
by Larry White
Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:57 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glass sign sequence of techniques (?)
Replies: 8
Views: 6669

Hey, I'm doing one of these as we speak. I like to place the mask for the acid etch (positive) on the glass, asphaltum the whole thing, then weed the vinyl out exposing the areas to apply the mica to. Do the etching and rinse. Then I register the sandblast mask over the whole thing (which covers ove...
by Larry White
Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:33 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Chipping & Mask Removal
Replies: 18
Views: 10961

All you want to do is frost the glass when sandblasting. And yes, if you depth carve the glass there will be a "vertical" edge where the glue will grap and cause the edges to plink. ...glue chipping depth carved glass doesn't work, truth be told...
by Larry White
Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:33 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Chipping & Mask Removal
Replies: 18
Views: 10961

Test pieces...

John Yarnell asked me the same questions. I told him the edges would plink if you left the mask on. He did a sample of all the various methods. The ones with the mask left on had plinked edges. The one with the mask removed had only minor edge defects. The mask is removed because it's the right way ...
by Larry White
Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:39 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Sign Restoration-Laramie, Wyoming
Replies: 5
Views: 3102

Glass Sign Restoration-Laramie, Wyoming

Mark Kucera of Groathouse Construction (phone: 970-226-5852) is looking for someone in the Laramie, Wyoming area (or willing to travel to) to restore this old glass sign, right here in our own hotel. It has been stated that the only real problem is the peeling of the background paint. However, upon ...
by Larry White
Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Nikon D70 camera update
Replies: 34
Views: 25682

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by Larry White
Thu Aug 25, 2005 11:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dickinson again...Different versions of the same art...
Replies: 28
Views: 21458

Dead Men again...

oh yeah...

Image

...that's plenty to do with me...

the shadow is from the flash cast against the wall...
by Larry White
Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:02 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dickinson again...Different versions of the same art...
Replies: 28
Views: 21458

Dickinson again...Different versions of the same art...

At a Letterhead meeting held at my shop in back in 2005 in Hayward, CA, many of the folks attending created a ficticious Dickinson Metal Works sign. Here are a few pictures of some of the completed ones. It's always quite interesting to see different people's takes on the same artwork. Many thanks t...
by Larry White
Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:12 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Interesting Ebay Auction...
Replies: 7
Views: 5133

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by Larry White
Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Interesting Ebay Auction...
Replies: 7
Views: 5133

Interesting Ebay Auction...

I stumbled upon this very interesting Ebay auction of loads of old adverting signs, art, and ephemera. Worth taking a look. Probably a good place to cop some images. http://search.liveauctions.ebay.com/search/search.dll?GetResult&ht=11&ctlgid=17798&lc=1&ccn=Collectibles+%26+Memorabil...
by Larry White
Wed Aug 17, 2005 5:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glass panels- for newbies
Replies: 21
Views: 17081

Hey Mr. D-
Have you considered hosting any screen printing workshops?

-WB
by Larry White
Wed Aug 17, 2005 5:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5531

Did it work?
by Larry White
Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:26 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5531

glue blobs..

Hi Raymond-
I've encountered both reactions, the "oatmeal" version and the odder blob of coagulated honey surounded by liquid. I just plugged in the pot and let it cook up. The molten glue appeared the same as usual. It also work the same as all other times.

...plug it in and go...

-LW
by Larry White
Tue Aug 16, 2005 12:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glass panels- for newbies
Replies: 21
Views: 17081

The Larry White method...

Hi Catherine, My approach for reverse glass is slightly different from the screen print method. I am not a screen printer as of yet. I enjoy doing most of my work by hand. I suppose there could be a debate on which method is faster on a "one off" piece. Speed was never a concern of mine. I...
by Larry White
Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:22 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Transporting Glass...
Replies: 4
Views: 3052

Transporting Glass...

Aho- For those of you that have attended out of town Letterhead meetings and have flown in, I was curious as to what would be the largest size glass panel that is comfortable to transport back with you? If a preordered shipping container was made available for purchase ahead of time, would that aid ...
by Larry White
Thu Aug 04, 2005 12:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: "Der praktische Schildermaler" What to do........
Replies: 15
Views: 11977

whud ya drop on it ?....

...when cost is really not a factor, you know you're nursing an obsession (NTO), ...take me for example, I like to be peoples role model in obsessive...

...and anything worth doing, is worth doing to extreme... that's just me...

-WB
by Larry White
Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:34 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: "Der praktische Schildermaler" What to do........
Replies: 15
Views: 11977

Make a nice quality comb bound xerox reproduction of it and sell them to make your money back and keep the original. Like Rick Glawson did with the Rawson & Evans catalog ...I'll take one...

-LW
by Larry White
Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:34 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Ghost town Letterhead meet...
Replies: 13
Views: 9095

The beveled glass left in the booth has tended not to chip.
Glue that's applied alike tends to chip alike.
Now your glue chipped glass has lain along time looking up at the sun.
Some believe we should have used the asphaltum method,
but I believe, that if level, the glue chips consistant.
by Larry White
Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Ghost town Letterhead meet...
Replies: 13
Views: 9095

Ghost town Letterhead meet...

Awhile back there was an announcement of someone organizing a Letterhead meet at an old ghost town in Arizona. I haven't heard any more about it, nor could I find the old post. Does anyone know anything about this event?
by Larry White
Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:02 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: do ya or don't ya
Replies: 9
Views: 5356

website...

I made a glass sign for a friend as a filler project down at Rick's one year, the guy said, let me make you a website. ...I didn't even know he did that sort of thing. I figured as a freebee, what the heck...it seemed like the next logical step. He did a nice job. ( http://www.organicwebdesign.com )...
by Larry White
Fri Jun 24, 2005 9:30 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 4 Mirrors: Silver, Gold, Copper, and Blue
Replies: 10
Views: 5967

Conclave XVIII piece...

The Conclave piece is 1/2" thick Starphire (extra clear) glass which was cut to that shape using a sandblaster. It took about 20 minutes to cut it out. Then with a fine tip, I went around the edge to create the serrated edge. That took about 2 hours. The Conclave letters were then depth carved ...
by Larry White
Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 4 Mirrors: Silver, Gold, Copper, and Blue
Replies: 10
Views: 5967

Hi Mike, & all- I've done a bit of experimenting with the different solution gilding metals: http://www.walljewelry.com/images/commem/Dscf2045_adj_sharp.jpg This one was the lead mirror over depth carved letters. It basically was an experimental piece I did at Conclave 18. After sandcarving the ...
by Larry White
Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Angel Gilding/Mirror silvering questions
Replies: 20
Views: 15574

Replied to questions

Russ had some questions that I answered in my original post (see above for Chickering Piano steps). -LW
by Larry White
Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:25 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Angel Gilding/Mirror silvering questions
Replies: 20
Views: 15574

Sarah's method...

Guess I need a new set of instructions from Sarah...

...one thing I've learned, always use fresh tin. And if your supplies have been sitting around for awhile, you might want to get some fresh tin concentrate prior to gilding. :) -LW
by Larry White
Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:01 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Angel Gilding/Mirror silvering questions
Replies: 20
Views: 15574

Angel Gilding over Glue Chip...

http://www.walljewelry.com/post/Chickering.jpg Hey Keith- This one was Angel Gild over double glue ghipped glass. After the glass has chipped, the chipped surface is virtually new, uncontaminated glass. You just need to ensure you clean off the remaining bits of glue. But being fresh raw glass, it ...