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by Larry White
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

I noticed the rail gang is just over that hill...and pretty soon, they're gonna be here. One Mr. Stubby Preston gave me a call, said his glue chippin' was bein' a bit stubborn, that the glue started to chip, and then it stopped. Asked if he could bring 'em by. I said, sure, sid down. He looked at me...
by Larry White
Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

When inspiration strikes...you better take it!

(Dave is refering to the Smith Tip cartoons found on page 3 of this post)


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by Larry White
Fri Mar 09, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Kickin' the Old School!...
Replies: 15
Views: 9666

Re: Kickin' the Old School!...

When I cut out England...I thought of you!...


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by Larry White
Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Your New Digital Signature/Identity: Web Presence 103
Replies: 18
Views: 12160

Re: Your New Digital Signature/Identity: Web Presence 103

That's funny....I never recall saying I was doing fine....hmm. So far all I've heard out of you is talk! I can get all the talk I need and more from those Dead Man friends of mine. Don't count me in on that QR code thing... When do we start? Oh wise one. Improvement makes straight roads, but crooked...
by Larry White
Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Kickin' the Old School!...
Replies: 15
Views: 9666

Re: Kickin' the Old School!...

Well, here it is after the oceans were sandblasted and with the mask all peeled off.
It was a bit of work.....not to be replicated....
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-Aho!


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by Larry White
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Kickin' the Old School!...
Replies: 15
Views: 9666

Kickin' the Old School!...

I tried to go new school on this, but for etching this world map on glass, all the available vector files out there had a single line between the countries. I need a double line, so I can have that line remain clear after sandblasting. Editting the file didn't seem like the right thing to do. I also...
by Larry White
Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gettin' with the times....
Replies: 10
Views: 6914

Gettin' with the times....

Jenco says I gotta break out of my old school ways and get with the times. Keeps tellin' me, "Times change Mr. Blake, most folks change with 'em." Well, a few holdouts never do. He says, I ain't even posted my latest piece on Facebook, and that I don't even have a Wall Jewelry page. Says I...
by Larry White
Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Conclave 27
Replies: 7
Views: 6235

Re: Conclave 27

Can't always be first, I suppose....

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Lucky skunk!.....


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by Larry White
Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: Conclave 27
Replies: 7
Views: 10411

Re: Conclave 27

Can't always be first, I suppose....

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Lucky skunk!.....


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by Larry White
Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Conclave 27
Replies: 7
Views: 6235

Re: Conclave 27

Jenco, we been gilding together for a long time. Don't know how long, but long.... ain't no one I'd rather gild with, except for maybe Dickinson.... I see you found yourself a frame over at Insty Frames... or is it from the Thrift Store? I'd feel much better if you'd post a picture of it hangin' on ...
by Larry White
Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: Conclave 27
Replies: 7
Views: 10411

Re: Conclave 27

Jenco, we been gilding together for a long time. Don't know how long, but long.... ain't no one I'd rather gild with, except for maybe Dickinson.... I see you found yourself a frame over at Insty Frames... or is it from the Thrift Store? I'd feel much better if you'd post a picture of it hangin' on ...
by Larry White
Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

There's a lot of good hand letterers out there....

but not many...


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by Larry White
Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Conclave 27
Replies: 7
Views: 6235

Conclave 27

Dean Ross graciously hosted the Conclave this year down in Bakersfield, CA. Noel Weber designed this years commemorative panel. We had a lively time! http://www.walljewelry.com/post/conclave27group.jpg When you boys get them projects buttoned up, post a photo of 'em here! ...Do like I tell ya.... TH...
by Larry White
Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: Conclave 27
Replies: 7
Views: 10411

Conclave 27

Dean Ross graciously hosted the Conclave this year down in Bakersfield, CA. Noel Weber designed this years commemorative panel. We had a lively time! http://www.walljewelry.com/post/conclave27group.jpg When you boys get them projects buttoned up, post a photo of 'em here! ...Do like I tell ya.... TH...
by Larry White
Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

It ain't easy to sneak up on Sally Jenco.... You best be lookin' over your shoulder, Jenco... I'm comin' for you... Once I start, it'll happen fast...and maybe faster than you! Now I want them tips in the dirt...him first...the gild hand! . ....Looks like the ODM just rolled to page 20...on the way ...
by Larry White
Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Faux Marble & Granite Instructions...
Replies: 5
Views: 3910

Re: Faux Marble & Granite Instructions...

Far as I recall, Rick Glawson never charged me none,
except for some supplies and such...

I'd be lookin' to do the same....


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by Larry White
Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Faux Marble & Granite Instructions...
Replies: 5
Views: 3910

Re: Faux Marble & Granite Instructions...

Never hurts to re-read the instructions...
even if you wrote 'em yourself!

I'll have a go, Jenco...

Boys, the race is on!....


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by Larry White
Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

The Dead Man slogan....

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Now a nice reverse glass sign...an accompaniment to the
Dead Man motto sign, "Endeavour to Persevere"

-Aho!



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by Larry White
Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glue chipping...........
Replies: 31
Views: 20221

Re: glue chipping...........

There was some glue circulating that was light yellow in color,
rather than the amber color we're used too.
This yellow glue did not dry as transparent as the amber glue,
and, for me, it didn't chip very well.
Perhaps that's what you have.

-BB

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by Larry White
Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glue chipping...........
Replies: 31
Views: 20221

Re: glue chipping...........

Hey Vance, where did you get your glue from?

Sometimes if the glue stops chipping, the top surface of it can be rehydrated via a spounge and some water, upon drying, it may start chipping again...at least this was some advice from Pat, and it worked for me.

-Billy B.
by Larry White
Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

Here it is a bit larger....

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-BB


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by Larry White
Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

Thanks Bob.
This was replicated from an old antique toy catalog cover from 1896.
The frame measures 34" x 43".
The border you refer to is 18K water gild over mica etch with clear whirls.


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by Larry White
Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

Put the vinyl away, LeJenco!

Congratulations...you've gone from hand letterer, to vinyl slapper!


Well, here ya go. Been workin' on this for the last 3 months.
Gotta little bit of everything!

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Now what am I gonna do.....

-TBF



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by Larry White
Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:40 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

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by Larry White
Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Chipping Project
Replies: 24
Views: 13945

Re: Glue Chipping Project

Two cents, from the end of the line..... Firstly, nice design! I like that symetrical layout. Looking good! Me. I woulda silvered it first. I would be fairly paranoid in submercing the gilded area under all that water. Having said that, Rick Glawson told me when silvering over any previously done in...
by Larry White
Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

I tried to sell it back to you, boy. Best make peace with your bad deeds.... Now, how many glass signs does a fella need? HOW MANY? I've got right around 150....most made from my own hand... some made by some of my pelt wearin' trapper friends. I do not know what is to become of me. I hope and pray ...
by Larry White
Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

...But I do!....



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by Larry White
Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

Hold on!...now just hold on!

I don't buy reverse glass signs, I make 'em!

So I've decided to part with this original Rawson & Evans sign I have.
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Click here, for the Ebay Auction.


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by Larry White
Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Wenzel Book: Large photos in this post>Worth it!
Replies: 6
Views: 6806

Re: The Wenzel Book: Large photos in this post>Worth it!

In case you're interested, I have decided it's time
to pass on my 7 volumes of Modern Decorative Art.
The set does not include volume 8.
I have it listed up on ebay at:

Modern Decorative Art portfolios

Good luck, heh?.....

-Larry
by Larry White
Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084667

Re: Original Dead Men

Twill, I've always thought that men like us do sandblast work because we can. Because we're better at it than most. Well, it beats punching cows or digging copper. Or soldiering. You can do it on glass, or wood, or metal, get paid regularly...and you sort of know when to do it and how. Like on wood ...