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by Andrey Kolmakov
Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:25 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Problems with glue chip
Replies: 11
Views: 7576

Re: Problems with glue chip

Larry, thank you so much ! I appreciate your opinion. I will try again and again until I get perfect.
by Andrey Kolmakov
Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Problems with glue chip
Replies: 11
Views: 7576

Re: Problems with glue chip

Thanks, Pat.
I have one more question. My varnish dries around 3 hour. It is normal ??? I read that your varnish dry 10 minutes.
by Andrey Kolmakov
Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:56 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Problems with glue chip
Replies: 11
Views: 7576

Problems with glue chip

Hello. I did made ​​my own asphalt varnish, but when i try glue chip, in some places glue removes varnish :(
Could this be because the lines are too thin? Or my varnish too liquid ????
by Andrey Kolmakov
Sun Mar 24, 2013 5:03 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The art ornamenter and modern sign writer. "Up to date."
Replies: 0
Views: 3079

The art ornamenter and modern sign writer. "Up to date."

I found this book in the internet and I want to share with you.Perhaps it is useful to someone. I have another books. If you are interested - will put more. This book wrote R. Henderson in 1895 year . In compiling this collection of designs in mosaic, raised scroll and other ornamental work, the pub...
by Andrey Kolmakov
Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Skirting for ACID
Replies: 24
Views: 15123

Re: Skirting for ACID

wow !!! how much info !!! Thank you all !!!!you are very kind !!
by Andrey Kolmakov
Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:05 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Skirting for ACID
Replies: 24
Views: 15123

Re: Skirting for ACID

I am protected from the acid :D
by Andrey Kolmakov
Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Skirting for ACID
Replies: 24
Views: 15123

Skirting for ACID

I found on the Internet a recipe of white acid, and try to work with it. And I can not think of how to do skirting for ACID. From what you make it ???? And one more question. How long should the etched glass ???? How many minute ???
by Andrey Kolmakov
Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:32 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?
Replies: 9
Views: 6219

Re: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?

Erik, Larry thank's !!! I added more asphalt. waiting for results.
by Andrey Kolmakov
Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?
Replies: 9
Views: 6219

Re: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?

Today I checked my varnisn. All asphalt dissolved, but when applied to glass it does not dry out :( I added more asphalt .Maybe this will help ....
by Andrey Kolmakov
Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:57 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?
Replies: 9
Views: 6219

Re: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?

Today I bought asphalt and turpentine. I mixed 35 oz asphalt and 3 liters of turpentine. This is the right proportions ??? How do you mix it ?? This is our asphalt. In our stores do not sell it in the powder. As children we were munching it as bubble gum :)
by Andrey Kolmakov
Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?
Replies: 9
Views: 6219

Re: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?

Thank you all! going to the market tomorrow:)
by Andrey Kolmakov
Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?
Replies: 9
Views: 6219

Re: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?

Erik, thank you so much ! Especially for the Russian language :D
by Andrey Kolmakov
Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?
Replies: 9
Views: 6219

What can be replaced asphalt varnish ?

Hi all! I'm from Kazakhstan. Varnishes that are sold here, have a other composition Therefore, they can not be used. What can be replaced asphalt varnish ? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated !