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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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- Mon Jun 10, 2013 1:49 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Making my own gilder's cushion.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17570
Re: Making my own gilder's cushion.
Nice Cushion...although you will have to learn how to make better hospital corners.
- Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:47 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14458
Re: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
Live the Dream...Live the Fantazy...Sign Painter's Fantazy Camp.!!
- Wed May 29, 2013 1:21 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Roman Alphabet Practice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4065
Re: Roman Alphabet Practice
You might want to try tracing an alphabet that is a tad bigger. It's OK to use a straight edge and a compass when constructing your letters. Also, just outline the letters, don't fill them in, and use a pencil, that way you can erase any misguided lines. Get your mind to remember letter forms and th...
- Wed May 22, 2013 11:14 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Sign Painter Movie
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1822
Re: The Sign Painter Movie
In the Sign Painter Movie, Keith Knecht talked about a phone call he got from a person that was learning to be a sign painter. Keith said there was something different about this enthusiastic person, who seemed to ask all the right questions, and who spoke differently than other apprentice sign pain...
- Wed May 22, 2013 8:50 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Problem With Water Gilding
- Replies: 28
- Views: 33334
Re: Problem With Water Gilding
It could be weak size, try using some more gelatin. It looks like you did not let the size dry. It also looks like you did not burnish the gold with cotton after the size dried. I see that you painted over the wrinkled leaf. You may have been to aggressive with your cleaning by using too much water,...
- Tue May 21, 2013 1:51 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14458
Re: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
These days there seems to be a rather large contingent of young adults wanting to learn the craft of hand lettering. Bravo I say, Bravo.! But who and where does one turn to for the knowledge of hand lettering.? This site is a good start, plenty of quality advice on the hand lettering forum, as well ...
- Tue May 21, 2013 1:04 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Making a font
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12601
Re: Making a font
Ya know Erik, I don't think Cole Wilson is fond of the Netherlands. Am I right Mr. White.?
- Mon May 20, 2013 4:47 pm
- Forum: Annoucements
- Topic: Best Birthday Present Ever!...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12838
Re: Best Birthday Present Ever!...
Happy B-Day you ole gunslinger.!
- Mon May 20, 2013 4:40 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14458
Re: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
Larry...
Put yer feet together, Close yer eyes, Now click your heels and repeat the following:
"There's no place like Sign Painters Fantasy Camp...There's no place like Sign Painters Fantasy Camp...There's no place like...."
RMN
Put yer feet together, Close yer eyes, Now click your heels and repeat the following:
"There's no place like Sign Painters Fantasy Camp...There's no place like Sign Painters Fantasy Camp...There's no place like...."
RMN
- Mon May 20, 2013 4:36 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14458
Re: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
Utah is nice anytime of the year....most spectacular state to drive thru....love the scenery.
Almost ended up living there.
RMN
Almost ended up living there.
RMN
- Mon May 20, 2013 4:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Making a font
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12601
Re: Making a font
Not a Clue....do tell.
- Mon May 20, 2013 2:07 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14458
Re: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
Yes and No. It's like Baseball Fantasy Camp. Just like well known Ball Players teach the fundamentals and advanced techniques of being a good ball player, well respected Former and Current Sign Painters will play host to attendees wanting to learn the fundamentals and some tricks of the hand letteri...
- Mon May 20, 2013 1:55 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Making a font
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12601
- Mon May 20, 2013 12:32 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14458
Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp
Summer is fast approaching. And so is this years "Sign Painter's Fantasy Camp". But before I announce this years lineup, I would like to know who all is interested it attending.? Also...who's allergic to campfires.? Last year a few attendees got burned. But that's another story for another...
- Mon May 20, 2013 12:08 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Making a font
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12601
Re: Making a font
According to Larry White it's Letterheadfonts.com
- Mon May 20, 2013 12:01 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Irish Mirrors from Peter Mcullens travels
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12597
Re: Irish Mirrors from Peter Mcullens travels
Does anyone remember Houlihan's Old Place Restaurants? These Glass signs remind me of that restaurant back in the 80's and 90's. The place was packed with them, mostly from across the pond. All sorts of exceptional pieces, wood, metal, glass, gilded, carved, and even framed b&w photographs of ex...
- Sat May 18, 2013 12:22 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Sign Painter Movie
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1822
The Sign Painter Movie
IOAFS-MOVIE
- Sat May 18, 2013 12:19 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Latest glass signs
- Replies: 46
- Views: 41726
Re: Latest glass signs
Excellent.!!
- Sat May 18, 2013 12:15 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Projectors
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7524
Re: Projectors
Wow...Opaque and Overhead Projectors are old school now, along with handmade paper patterns.? How True.! Kayla, use whatever you want to get the job done, it matters not. Hand or Plotter Made Paper Patterns for day jobs...and Projectors for nite jobs. Just make sure you charge enough and get paid in...
- Sat May 18, 2013 12:05 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Adobe going to Creative Cloud
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12597
Re: Adobe going to Creative Cloud
Yes, you could keep whatever version of Adobe CS you have now, never upgrade, and still make great signs from now until the cows come home. This is after all the hand lettering forum isn't it.? So break out that brush, mix up some paint, and get to it. That will surely calm down one's "going cl...
- Tue May 07, 2013 1:03 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Adobe going to Creative Cloud
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12597
Re: Adobe going to Creative Cloud
I'm not sure I have all the facts on this issue, so here is something else to read about "CC" (creative cloud). http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57582735-92/adobe-kills-creative-suite-goes-subscription-only/ And what about "Student" versions.? I know this sounds like whining, and...
- Tue May 07, 2013 12:51 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Practice Materials
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11057
Re: Practice Materials
It's Ronan, not Ronin. Here is the link to Ronan's website, specifically about the paint you mentioned. For application It does say "brush, roll, or spray"...just not specific on what type of "brush" to use. http://www.ronanpaints.com/graphic.htm I think the advise you were given...
- Mon May 06, 2013 10:41 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: chester cunningham.......
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6205
Re: chester cunningham.......
I did some checking down at the American Sign Book Library...and yes, I indeed have two.
And no, none of them are cheap.
Let the bidding begin.
RMN
And no, none of them are cheap.
Let the bidding begin.
RMN
- Mon May 06, 2013 10:37 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Adobe going to Creative Cloud
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12597
Re: Adobe going to Creative Cloud
Adobe CS2 was my latest 5 disc CD Suite version until I purchased Adobe CS6 Suite on 1 DVD last year. The purchase was made knowing that the cloud was coming. (Run for your life...the cloud is coming.!!) Being old fashioned, I like the physical CD's. It will supposedly be less expensive to do the &q...
- Mon May 06, 2013 10:04 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Practice Materials
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11057
Re: Practice Materials
Grey Quill in water based paint...now there's your problem.
Quills are for oil based paint.
Sables are for water based paint.
And don't forget your speedball book for learning the correct strokes.
I seem to remember this site having some lettering how-to's.
RMN
Quills are for oil based paint.
Sables are for water based paint.
And don't forget your speedball book for learning the correct strokes.
I seem to remember this site having some lettering how-to's.
RMN
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:44 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: first alphabet
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13263
Re: first alphabet
Here is what your Block Alphabet should look like after you master your strokes.
- Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:21 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Help! Oil-base chalkboard paint discontinued
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4221
Re: Help! Oil-base chalkboard paint discontinued
I did see this...http://www.rolcolabs.com/products/Kemp/ ... kboard.pdf...and it's oil based.
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:00 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: first alphabet
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13263
Re: first alphabet
Sometimes a lefty will struggle with painting letters. We are after all, living in a "righty" world. You must learn your strokes before you can make letters. Practice your strokes...a good speedball book will help you out in that regard. And so will the lessons on this site. Once you have ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sandblasted Letter Gilding
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9044
Re: Sandblasted Letter Gilding
Several Samples have been completed. 1. regular glass - varnish fast size - 23k gold skewings. 2. regular glass - varnish fast size - bronze powder. 3. "Starlite” low iron glass - varnish fast size - 23k gold skewings. 4. "Starlite" low iron glass - varnish fast size - bronze powder. ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:03 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: first alphabet
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13263
Re: first alphabet
Are You Right or Left Handed?