Environmentally friendly signs

[Andrew Grundon]

Does anyone out there in sign land know of any lettering paint which is environmentally friendly? I'm thinking of adding an eco-friendly branch to my business, to give customers the choice.If not, could some mad inventor (like Pat Mackle) come up with something by,shall we say, Friday?

[Patrick Mackle]

Andrew,
A quick note for the time being. I did some sandblasted prehistoric images in sandstone at learning center that was very near a site where early indians
hunted an fished. The etchings were depictions of their tools, weapons, and boats. In keeping with the natural sandstone material, I chose to spray a patina type
of coloring that would make the images stand out and withstand the ocean weather. What I concocted was a mixture of linseed oil and asphaultum. It soaked into the sandstone and still left the natural grit of the sandstone pronounced. Using paint would have filled the image with a smooth vehicle and the natural aging look would have been lost.
What you might need for sign painting could probably best be based on the old master's formulas based on egg or milk, unless you want to dabble in blood based paints.
Pat

[Andrew Grundon]

I knew I could rely on you Pat!. Although I'm quite serious about the environment, I'm not quite sure that I'm ready to start opening veins at this stage. The old recipies are intriguing though.Thanks for taking the time to reply.Good to be in touch again. A

[Patrick Mackle]

Andrew,
Don't open the vein completely, just a slight nick at an angle will achieve a wonderful airbrush effect.
Pat

[Andrew Grundon]

You know way to much about this Pat. I'm officially a little bit freaked out now!

[erik winkler]

Well if you use fresh plaster, sheeps blood is also a good choice....
It will last for centuries.