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by Danny Baronian
Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Blending behind glass problems
Replies: 15
Views: 10528

Re: Blending behind glass problems

Vance, there is an edit button. When logged in, bottom right is 'edit' to the left of the 'quote' button. As far as smalts adhesive, a friend was having failure with smith's cream and switched to epoxy years ago. Never had a problem since. Using epoxy for adhering smalts, you can also mix in any typ...
by Danny Baronian
Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How to make Bon Ami soap cakes
Replies: 16
Views: 17038

Re: How to make Bon Ami soap cakes

Erik, are you aware that not all powdered Bon Ami is the same? There was a lawsuit against Bon Ami years ago by a woman that claimed she used powdered Bon Ami to wash her new cars windshield, and that it scratched it. It went to court and the jury awarded her a large sum. Part of the settlement stip...
by Danny Baronian
Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Commonwealth Varnish Co- Free varnish
Replies: 12
Views: 7298

Re: Commonwealth Varnish Co- Free varnish

Robare,

what is the new and improved internet version of window spar?

As for the first post in this thread, the rights and formulas for Common Wealth were purchased, and held by Frank. He is offering exactly what Rick supplied.

Danny
by Danny Baronian
Mon Sep 27, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Upside Down Mica Acid
Replies: 9
Views: 6217

Re: Upside Down Mica Acid

'This still leaves the mystery of what FACE DOWN MICA ETCHING process that uses gum arabic is.......' Inga, to my knowledge there is no such thing. The only time I've seen gum arabic used was by Haden, a friend of Dave Smith's when he came over to the first Memorial Conclave. He'd brought a sample ...
by Danny Baronian
Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Pharmacy Jars
Replies: 9
Views: 5477

Re: Pharmacy Jars

I think it was easier than we think, and believe most were done as water slide transfers; that in no way is meant to diminish the quality and talent it took to complete though. Rick literally had reams of water slide transfers in the shop under his bench, many all the same. I sometimes wonder if the...
by Danny Baronian
Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: pounding gold..............
Replies: 3
Views: 2588

Re: pounding gold..............

.... yea Vance, works been slow down here too until just lately!! :)
by Danny Baronian
Wed Sep 08, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Chocolate Shop in Deventer Netherlands
Replies: 14
Views: 7855

Re: Chocolate Shop in Deventer Netherlands

HI Pat, in uploading pictures, upload in reverse order. That's always been that way. Don't know if it can be changed, but as everything else is working fine, it's best not to adjust the settings and mess something else up. Your picture solves the question of the texture in Ringers, though it's been ...
by Danny Baronian
Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mounting Glass on Brick
Replies: 6
Views: 3900

Re: Mounting Glass on Brick

Same frame as above to fit glass. Make a second frame of 3/4" angle to fit over first. Install 1st frame to house glass, install in wall offsetting off the brick to allow for 3/4" face frame to sit flush w/ glass. Second frame fits snugly over the first frame. Install w/ double sided tape,...
by Danny Baronian
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mounting Glass on Brick
Replies: 6
Views: 3900

Re: Mounting Glass on Brick

Assuming the glass is painted or opaque, weld up angle iron equal to the thickness of the glass (or slightly thicker taking caulk into account) , ie glass is 1/2" thick, use 5/8" angles iron, weld and grind the welds, paint flat black, gild w/ gold, copper or.... Drill and countersink the ...
by Danny Baronian
Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:36 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: gold & glass monument
Replies: 13
Views: 8543

Re: gold & glass monument

Mark,

it's all pvc except the large glass frame.

Danny
by Danny Baronian
Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Microsoft: End of Support Notice
Replies: 5
Views: 3060

Re: Microsoft: End of Support Notice

I'm always hesitant to upgrade OS especially on a windows platform. Windows 7 is the exception, it was fast, easy and seamless to install, and automatically configured my system with few minor exceptions. I installed Win 7 Pro and would not consider anything less as features for other versions requi...
by Danny Baronian
Sun Jul 11, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Good to be back
Replies: 17
Views: 9974

Re: Good to be back

Hi Ashley, good to see your post, nice work. Getting to be a good representation of those of you across the pond... keep posting. I remember meeting you and Perry at Rick's. You both looked like everyone that came through Rick's for the first time! Doesn't seem that long ago does it?! Do you have cl...
by Danny Baronian
Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue chip glass problem
Replies: 19
Views: 12314

Re: Glue chip glass problem

Bob, there are a few things you can elimate as problems. One is silicon carbide. Silicon carbide does not break down like other media. Unused, under a microscope it has sharp edges, as it's used it fractures and becomes smaller but still retains the same sharp edges and the same properties as new me...
by Danny Baronian
Sun May 16, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New you tube video
Replies: 9
Views: 4771

Re: New you tube video

Rabbits? Up here it's squirrles. Besides, I just came in for a few minutes, too much sunshine to enjoy outside to be inside today. . . . . and you're down there shamlessly promoting Zero Studios. Guess it's all part of the plan, the more your name appears on the net, the higher your name appears rig...
by Danny Baronian
Sun May 16, 2010 1:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New you tube video
Replies: 9
Views: 4771

Re: New you tube video

Nice video Rod.

At 5:23 there is the letters I R, with clover around the I. Any idea of how the texture was achieved in the centers? Looks like hammered copper painted purple.

How's the book coming?
by Danny Baronian
Tue May 11, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New you tube video
Replies: 9
Views: 4771

Re: New you tube video

You have friends in Nor Cal?

Will miss you and Erin at Cotati.

Nice job Mr. Treece...

Thanks!
by Danny Baronian
Mon May 03, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Subcontracting blasting
Replies: 12
Views: 7231

Re: Subcontracting blasting

You'll have to forgive Doug. His brain, like our hard drives sometimes get over worked, or over loaded. That's probably the case here as he's so busy these days ;-). Re: Silicon carbide - pros: cuts fast. As particles break down, they form new sharp edges that will continue the cycle during blasting...
by Danny Baronian
Sun May 02, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Subcontracting blasting
Replies: 12
Views: 7231

Re: Subcontracting blasting

Hi David, HF: Hydrofluoric Acid. Wiki definition: Hydrofluoric acid is best known to the public for its ability to dissolve glass by reacting with SiO2 (silicon dioxide), the major component of most glass, to form silicon tetrafluoride gas and hexafluorosilicic acid. Also used in toning glass acid e...
by Danny Baronian
Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Two Questions ($$)
Replies: 8
Views: 5545

Two Questions ($$)

Two questions: 1. What is the economy like in your area, and what are you doing to promote yourself ? 2. In a slow economy (or ANY for that matter), how would you feel if your sign supplier offered services beyond selling supplies, and began offering the same services you supply? I know of one perso...
by Danny Baronian
Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:17 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: pvc to pvc......
Replies: 2
Views: 1960

Re: pvc to pvc......

Vance, log in: if you're on a pc, with the box checked that says 'log me in each time', it should allow automatic log in. Gluing pvc needs no special treatment other than normal cleaning using a 50/50 mixture of water and alcohol, no abrading necessary. Use the same glue / solvent used to cement pvc...
by Danny Baronian
Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A beautiful film worth seeing...
Replies: 4
Views: 2940

Re: A beautiful film worth seeing...

Hi Jeff,

thanks for the link, well worth watching.

The painting and documentation was very good. Only recommendation I'd make would be to set the monitor to full screen before watching. It's not like the normal YouTube clip.
by Danny Baronian
Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: sculpting material....
Replies: 2
Views: 1844

Re: sculpting material....

Douglas & Sturgess
SF, CA
888 278-7883

Vance, check in the larger cities up there under sculpting supplies, both of those materials have been around for decades and are generally a stock item.

If not, Douglas & sturgess stocks both
by Danny Baronian
Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Tarnishing???
Replies: 3
Views: 2185

Re: Tarnishing???

Hi Aaron, the asphaltum and shellac is not the problem, the roloco probably is. I think someone had a similar problem with 1shop Fast Size, but not positive. I doubt you have any roloco old enough to contain lead, but that's most likely the source of contamination. Asphaltum, mirror back up paint, c...
by Danny Baronian
Wed Mar 31, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Who's Got Money?
Replies: 14
Views: 7609

Re: Who's Got Money?

Erik, I believe the high prices you see on the sites you note, the signs being purchased are from collectors with more money than they know what to do with. After Esoteric closed, two R&E signs measuring approx 3' x 10 were being sold to the Sign Museum along with the George Brooke sample album....
by Danny Baronian
Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: "Day Job".......Brookie
Replies: 3
Views: 2196

Re: "Day Job".......Brookie

Nice work Joe.

When Larry orders that life size grizzly, you'd better try your hand at chain saw carving!

Danny
by Danny Baronian
Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:06 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Price increase after 7 years???
Replies: 12
Views: 6437

Re: Price increase after 7 years???

Hi Erik,

yes I did, thanks!

Sounds like you guys are having fun over there.....with the exception of Pat's sudden encounter with the side walk... and the round trip snowstorm!

The google maps are interesting, especially areas of interest that have expandable thumbnail photos of the area.

Danny
by Danny Baronian
Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Price increase after 7 years???
Replies: 12
Views: 6437

Re: Price increase after 7 years???

I wouldn't know... :) If that were to be done, the head would be scanned with a 3D scanner, and added to the background, either like you do in two parts, or one single piece. The circluar plaque would be a matter of making the base, creating a convex center, and creating the text. That would take ab...
by Danny Baronian
Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Price increase after 7 years???
Replies: 12
Views: 6437

Re: Price increase after 7 years???

Great Joe!

Your right, it is nice to have input from others.

Now when they order the next 20 - 30.... I know someone with a router! :)
by Danny Baronian
Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Parade banner
Replies: 2
Views: 1519

Re: Parade banner

Vergard, welcome. Don't apologize for your your English. Or that your from Norway ;-) You'd be hard pressed to find many on this forum in the US or Canada that could write in your native language. For banner or panels, get the CD's from Mike's collection. The Broadway collection has a large selectio...
by Danny Baronian
Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Cost of Data?
Replies: 6
Views: 3447

Re: Cost of Data?

In need of a new phone, the iPhone looked appealing, but was put off by the $30 a month service, typical on all smart phones - iPhone, Droids, etc. When a friend suggested software that allowed me to remotly access my work computer on the iPhone, the monthly fee made more sense. Add maps, navigation...