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by DAVE SMITH
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Signs From Sydney Australia
Replies: 33
Views: 22413

Re: Signs From Sydney Australia

Perfect explanation Pat. I can still buy the lead rolls over this way but vinyl is so much better. Thanks for the info Bruce on the varnishes, I have had my best success with oil size and also rubbing varnish / resin gel/ and damar varnish, when I get time I have some real nice lithos to show you th...
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signs From Sydney Australia
Replies: 33
Views: 23007

Re: Signs From Sydney Australia

Perfect explanation Pat. I can still buy the lead rolls over this way but vinyl is so much better. Thanks for the info Bruce on the varnishes, I have had my best success with oil size and also rubbing varnish / resin gel/ and damar varnish, when I get time I have some real nice lithos to show you th...
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Member - Checkin In
Replies: 2
Views: 5432

Re: New Member - Checkin In

Welcome on board Sean! Keep posting your great work. good to see the different styles..

Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: LP's are back ! Born and Raised cover, John Mayer
Replies: 11
Views: 9631

Re: LP's are back ! Born and Raised cover, John Mayer

Thanks you guys , yes they are duatones Dan, I played it today and it does sound so much better on the old record players ,very nostalgic sound. I would like to make it in glass around 4ft square, need to speak with Sony about this, would be nice as a one off panel but lots of work! probably a years...
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: LP's are back ! Born and Raised cover, John Mayer
Replies: 11
Views: 9631

LP's are back ! Born and Raised cover, John Mayer

Sony sent me the completed album cover I made for John Mayer. Something about these old LPs and the quality to them.
so much nicer than a cd case. Was pleased to receive this on Monday and on my Birthday of all day's!
Dave
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by DAVE SMITH
Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:43 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Signs From Sydney Australia
Replies: 33
Views: 22413

Re: Signs From Sydney Australia

Hi Bruce. Been meaning to ask you for some time your thoughts on what was used for pictorial transfers that were applied to the back of those panels? I know some were painted by hand but also alot were paper litho transfers which held up very well. Lee littlewood made a alot of research into watersl...
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:43 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signs From Sydney Australia
Replies: 33
Views: 23007

Re: Signs From Sydney Australia

Hi Bruce. Been meaning to ask you for some time your thoughts on what was used for pictorial transfers that were applied to the back of those panels? I know some were painted by hand but also alot were paper litho transfers which held up very well. Lee littlewood made a alot of research into watersl...
by DAVE SMITH
Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:27 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Signs From Sydney Australia
Replies: 33
Views: 22413

Re: Signs From Sydney Australia

Hey there Willy. Larry is right on the nail. It's a traditional English way of embossing text and backgrounds sponged with Brunswick black or Ashaltum. When you were here we acid etched with mica but on this sign and some others its been lead foil backed and then stippled with the Brunswick once it'...
by DAVE SMITH
Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:27 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signs From Sydney Australia
Replies: 33
Views: 23007

Re: Signs From Sydney Australia

Hey there Willy. Larry is right on the nail. It's a traditional English way of embossing text and backgrounds sponged with Brunswick black or Ashaltum. When you were here we acid etched with mica but on this sign and some others its been lead foil backed and then stippled with the Brunswick once it'...
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:08 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Toughened glass
Replies: 8
Views: 5865

Re: Toughened glass

Hi Bruce. I would normally use this type of paint for the silvering process but this time I wanted something harder and stronger attached to the glass for the signs I am making. No other reason just a reliable paint that stays adheared to the glass.

Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:02 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New web site Cedros Avenue Signs
Replies: 5
Views: 3711

Re: New web site Cedros Avenue Signs

Good idea Rod. Nice site great work! keep it coming!
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:59 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: American Sign Museum
Replies: 15
Views: 9959

Re: American Sign Museum

This is just the best Doug. Great people to spend time and work with, would love to have made . Maybe next time!. good job done by everyone!

Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Toughened glass
Replies: 8
Views: 5865

Re: Toughened glass

Great advice Bruce. I keyed the glass up , Paint is on now and drying.


Thanks
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Jun 03, 2012 6:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: very nice work mr. seese.....!!
Replies: 10
Views: 6597

Re: very nice work mr. seese.....!!

First time I have seen your site also Dan. You have some incredible work there my friend. Love your style! true craftsman at the highest level.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Thu May 31, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Toughened glass
Replies: 8
Views: 5865

Re: Toughened glass

Peace of mind! Thanks Larry and Pat.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Thu May 31, 2012 1:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Toughened glass
Replies: 8
Views: 5865

Toughened glass

Hi Everyone. I have a question concerning the black two part epoxy nazdar paint ADE 52. I’m painting this two part ink directly onto toughened glass ( I think it's known as tempered in the States) I am wondering if this is a problem for adhesion and strength? Would it be the same as painting directl...
by DAVE SMITH
Thu May 24, 2012 2:04 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Album cover critic
Replies: 16
Views: 10067

Re: Album cover critic

Doug. Not getting to me one bit,Thanks anyway mate, just can't keep up with the demand here with the amount of emails to get back to daily I have to literally ignore them even though they are potentially work related that could be amazing jobs. I would normally have responded quicker here but work i...
by DAVE SMITH
Tue May 22, 2012 3:46 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Havana's General Store
Replies: 4
Views: 3719

Re: Havana's General Store

Excellent job Bob.
by DAVE SMITH
Mon May 21, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Album cover critic
Replies: 16
Views: 10067

Re: Album cover critic

Mike. Lost for words on that comment , your as bad as Dan! this is very kind of you Mike and the others here. Thank you also Bob appreciate it. .. Here is part of John's email he sent me for the brief of the cover. I have taken out alot of what was said here due to it being an email between us both ...
by DAVE SMITH
Thu May 17, 2012 4:39 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Album cover critic
Replies: 16
Views: 10067

Re: Album cover critic

Thankyou all. I take it with a pinch of salt this stuff. does anyone ever take this character serious? What a job to have. appreciate it from all of you.

Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Wed May 16, 2012 1:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: John Mayer, Born and Raised Album Cover art
Replies: 49
Views: 37260

Re: John Mayer, Born and Raised Album Cover art

Great! thanks Mark. Kind of feels strange seeing it up there, just used to seeing it on my computer.

Thanks for sharing.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Wed May 16, 2012 3:19 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Album cover critic
Replies: 16
Views: 10067

Album cover critic

A fan of John Mayers work sent me this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3KPSh0hcTc

interesting critic, reminds me of a slimmer version of Boris Johnson, London's Mayor! at least they are talking about it. Funny how we sign painters view art differntly to some.

Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Mon May 14, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: John Mayer, Born and Raised Album Cover art
Replies: 49
Views: 37260

Re: John Mayer, Born and Raised Album Cover art

Tuesday night John Mayer is being interviewd on the Ellen Show and David Letterman show on the 17th, I'm hoping they might show the artwork to the Album off .I don't think it will be shown here until next week. Maybe one of you guy's could let me know?
Fingers crossed!
Thanks

Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Sat May 12, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf workshop with Will Lynes, England
Replies: 5
Views: 4906

Re: Gold Leaf workshop with Will Lynes, England

I guess it could be Lee, various ways to go with these shades as you know. It was a good workshop, Will's a very good signwriter.
He may come in at somepoint and post his website.

Thanks Lee
by DAVE SMITH
Sat May 12, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Workshop with David A. Smith, December 2011
Replies: 18
Views: 11934

Re: Workshop with David A. Smith, December 2011

This looks great in the kitchen area Jeroen. Your girlfriend must be happy, I remember you saying about matching up colours! Perfect match.
By the time I come to Amsterdam you and Erik should have the place covered with gilded glass. Nice job mate, glad you enjoyed the workshop.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Fri May 04, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf workshop with Will Lynes, England
Replies: 5
Views: 4906

Re: Gold Leaf workshop with Will Lynes, England

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by DAVE SMITH
Fri May 04, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf workshop with Will Lynes, England
Replies: 5
Views: 4906

Gold Leaf workshop with Will Lynes, England

Hi. Here are a few pictures of a gilding workshop we had this last week with a very talented signwriter from Sydney, Australia. Will Lynes spent the week here in Torquay creating some lovely panels of glass. I designed this one panel with his name on and also some smaller panels of artwork that were...
by DAVE SMITH
Fri May 04, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Workshop with David A. Smith, December 2011
Replies: 18
Views: 11934

Re: Workshop with David A. Smith, December 2011

Looks great Jeroen. The colours really pop off this panel with that frame. We need to see it hanging on your wall next. Good luck with your other gilding projects.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Fri May 04, 2012 5:31 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Video
Replies: 16
Views: 10579

Re: New Video

Great film Rod, You did an amazing job, really enjoyed it. Thanks for mentioning my gilders tip ,you didnt need to do that, real kind of you.

Hope you get plenty of work from this promotion.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Wed May 02, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: No news?
Replies: 87
Views: 86580

Re: No news?

Amazing workmanship. Good post Erik.
Dave