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

Very nice again Dave, thanks for posting more of your beautiful work!

Very nice again Dave, thanks for posting more of your beautiful work!

That should look nice Rod. What are you using to strip the mirror in the areas that are clear?

That should look nice Rod. What are you using to strip the mirror in the areas that are clear?

Is there a date set for this yet?

It seems a lot of people are using Ronan enamel now and say it's an improvement. I've not tried it yet.

I plan on buying some luna next time I need size and avoid any headaches. By the way, where do I
pick up Luna size?

Good Eric! What did you end up backing the silver up with?

Roger, sounds like my story! 75% of my work, if not more comes from the other shops. They have me do all the sand blasted signs, hand lettering, wall dogging, etc... I have this habit of trying to improve on artwork provided. I usually end up doing the job one way or the other. I know all the shops ...

Well thanks, Sally. I figured that was the proceedure. Just had to make sure as I thought that the chipping might want to grab some of the area that was to be just etched only, and not leave a clean line of definition between the etch and the chip. Sometimes a man's reputation could depend on a mere...

On the spa and gym panels what was your procedure for the blast etching and the chipping combination?
Nice way to achieve the privacy factor.

Very nice! Your client should be very happy with those.

Thanks for the comments and help guys. Thanks for letting me copy your "S" Dave. I learned from doing so.
I'll get on the glaze & glitter today Larry. It's a small area to do, but every decision on a piece can make or
break it.

Learning to make everything count,
Jerry

Ya know, I was entertaining that glitter idea as well. I do have some glitter. Glitter it is! Posting these close-ups reveals just how sloppy this thing is. This little tiny piece has fought me from the very beginning as you know. Oh well, I don't think any clients will get on thier hands and knees ...

Allright, I'll fill in the corners. Any suggestions? It has to be something that will contrast against the gold enough or it loses any detail. I've been putting various textures and colors behind it and nothing is really working so far. I'm leaning towards some blue blends like the other blues, most...

Thanks! Yea, you're right Rod. I got to get some felt in there. Now I gotta do the other kit too. I don't know if you remember the problem I was having with my screen. I put it under my high power lense and found there was still some emulsion that could only be seen under magnification. That's happe...

I went down to the local hardware store and found me these stainless steel trinkets and some stainless steel screws, to hold the panel in. I guess it looks Ok, matches the rest of the silver hardware anyway. I can remove the glass panel when I decide what to do with the corner scrolls, they're not f...

This is the front panel of my kit. I sanded the recessed area and mixed up some stain for it, then popped in the glass. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll270/jdbme/IMGP0076-1.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll270/jdbme/IMGP0077.jpg I have'nt filled in the corners yet, can't figure what to ...

Lotta playin' going on there in machine. Nice job on the El Topo.

Beautiful work Doug. It's allways nice to see the work of a master. Thanks for your posts.
Interested in Pat's questions answered as well. Also what kind of wood.

Fits right into his new home, new friends and all that gold.

Dad gum crazy gilders anyway!

EL TOPO.... Dang crazy movie keeps popping up in my head. WHY...... WHY....... Why make such a movie!

What kind 'a people watch this stuff?

Winky, It sounds like you are mixing your glue at the wrong consistancy. Is it that thin that it runs over the asphaltum? Maybe you are mixing it with too much water. Or maybe heating it up too hot, which would render the glue useless. One 3oz. cup of dried glue One and a half 3oz. cup of water Was ...

Cripe, looks like some good grub. You got the nice set-up there Blake. You guys are having too much fun dad gum it.

I gotta gild in solitary confinement, almost.


Aho!

I forgot about this. Such a nice piece and a very good tutorial. Great job on both Larry.
A lot one can learn on this one.

I forgot about this. Such a nice piece and a very good tutorial. Great job on both Larry.
A lot one can learn on this one.

I have one like this. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/D ... mber=94538

The drawers keep things organized. It seems to be very well built. Works for me.

Yes, amazing as allways! I've been thinking the same as Roderick about people ordering something like this in the U.S. I also would be interested as to how much you got for this. Very beautiful Dave. I love your color choices. Thanks very much for sharing. Ya think I'd be getting used to seeing this...

Yep, move 'em on out of there. Lookin' good there Mr. Blake. That's a big chunk of glass work to be movin that quickly.
Would of been a nice hang man's tree. Nice on the trunk texture.