Very nice Bob! I'd sure like to see that in person, so much detail. Looks great from here.

I agree with Kent, only after the priming is done I letter over the letters or areas to be gilded with lettering enamel, then the slow size. Jim's gold is good quality and his prices are great too.

Nicely written story to go with that nice piece there, Sally
Lot more work than meets the eye.

Nicely written story to go with that nice piece there, Sally
Lot more work than meets the eye.

Nice everything! Looks great... beautiful!

Nice everything! Looks great... beautiful!

Nice creation Dave, nice kiln too! They like wacko jacko over there eh?

Wow, kids working... and learning. Nice video Erik.

Larry... No seatbelts, no laws, freedom as it was meant to be. Nice time to live in.

Thanks guys. I have 2 pieces I'm getting ready to chip. Not too much of the area needs chipped, but I'm going to try both methods without asphaltum. One with mask, one without. I'll see what suits me best. Thanks Rod for bringing this thread back.

Well, I guess I'll go on then.

O.K., I'm seeing the light here. I'm going to have to find where that thread was explaining the spreading of all that glue evenly.... did you just spread the glue with a sqeegee or use a trowell? Seems like I remember a trowell. Asphaltum IS nasty to clean off.

Thanks!

All that cutting around everything seems to me to be extra work, that could easily be avoided by the use of asphaltum. At least on smaller pieces. On larger pieces like Larry shows cutting can save on applying the asphaltum, but on a larger piece that has a lot of detail would'nt that mean more unne...

Vance,

Here's one place. I'll look through my bookmarks and see what I can find. I know I had another place that was cheaper but this is a good product, I've used it before.

http://www.letterheadsignsupply.com/com ... duct=Smalt

Jerry

Thank You very much!

I was trying to appear like I knew latin Erik. Nice job on the blends!

Merda Taurorum Animus Conturbit........ Sorry Larry, had to get my 2cents in.

Merry Christmas!

Clockwise here too Mike. I can make her turn either way at will by thinking it that way.

Dave, Out of curiosity I once used liquid mask (spraylat). I was able to get it as thin as I wanted. I brushed it on with a flat. As it dries it gets even much thinner. I then hand cut my design and applied the paint. This was before computers. Back then this is how I did illuminated sign faces, so ...

Thats a nice piece there Robare. That Studden fella's quick ain't he.... picked up that book as fast as he slaps gold.

Stunning work Dave, very inspiring.

Wow Bob, bit-O-work. It's good for ya though. Keeps you up on your skills.

Thanks & Good job!

Yeeouch Robert!

Hey Bob, what was the process on the door logo?

Nice work Bob!

Mike had this posted not too long ago. This would be your best.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mike-Stevens-BRUSH- ... 500wt_1107

Don't know if it is still available but worth a try!

Lookin real good there Mr Blake!

Those pieces Rick had sure are nice too.
Wish I had one of those.

Very nice Rod, looks like your friend will be very happy. Beautiful job!

Welcome John Do. I saw your name on some mail I recieved, it was for a credit card, haha.
Good to see you are keeping the craft alive.

You're right Larry, I suppose I should have separated the two questions. I'm aware of these things.

Submerged is the answer I was looking for, Thanks Larry. I'll do a test piece for etching & chipping.

After viewing Dave's "23" post I have a question or two. When doing a face up deep acid etch what would be the procedure? Is this correct: 1: Clean and mask with vinyl including sides and face 2: Level glass perfectly face up in tub 1/2" off the bottom of tub 3: Mix acid same as Dave'...

Very nice there Rod, That things big! Your client will be very happy I'm sure.