Posted by Mike Jackson on October 24, 2003
Danny BusselleHere are another couple of photos of reverse glass signs sent to me by Dave Smith in England. Looks like jolly good work to me. Bravo mate! Nice colours....that kind of stuff.
Mike
Dave SmithBoy! It never Stops with you Dave, Such Beautiful Layout. One Question? In The Clock Tower Are the Letters Double Chiped? They are So Brilliant.
Work Like that makes me feel good inside, and "The West Coast Sign God" BDFG Would Have a BIG SMILE For Sure.
Thanks for your comments Danny and thanks Mike for placing them on the post.
The letters on the Clocktower were only single
chipped I had tried a different glue on this sign
at that time, but yes it did chip nicely.The Black Swan was made a few months ago and I had my first chance to use my brilliant cut glass wheels for making the bevel cuts in the glass.The wheels are
made of stone and are great for adding more detailed dimension to reverse glass.
I have been cutting directly through silvered mirror
and then polishing it on a felt wheel,this looks great when it is gilded or chemicaly gilded.
you probably can't see the detail on the background but I have cross-hatched the acid etched vines and backed them with black I really like this technique. It was one of many that Rick had showed me.
Any way glad you enjoyed the pictures
Dave.
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