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This is an interactive Bulletin Board on the topics of Sign making, design, fabrication, History, old Books and of coarse Letterheads, Keepers of the craft. The Hand Lettering Forum features links to resources, sign art history, techniques, and artists profiles. Learn more about Letterheads at https://theletterheads.com. Below you'll see Mchat has been added as a live communication portal for trial, and the Main forum Links are listed below.
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- Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:21 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Storing 1 Shot Paint
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3953
Re: Storing 1 Shot Paint
There are a lot of more experienced people here that may be able to give you better technical information about bottles, but here is my two cents worth based on trying lots of bottles. My father and I tried every type of bottle that we could get our hands on. In the end, we settled on two types for ...
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Transparent Glaze - How to question?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7826
Re: Transparent Glaze - How to question?
Personally, I used House of Kolor Kandy colors for that kind of thing. They are designed specifically to have vibrant color while showing whats below them. The Kandy concentrates mix into any urethane(but separate in 1shot). I use Frog Juice or HOK SG100 intercoat clear. So far I've never had an adh...
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:06 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Harry Malicoat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10073
Harry Malicoat
I am sorry to say that my father passed away today. After surviving a motorcycle accident a couple weeks ago, he had a blood clot get to his brain at a physical therapy session. It was quick and painless. He thought the world of so many of you here and looked forwards to see people at events. His li...
- Tue May 31, 2011 3:05 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Bon Ami Bars available again...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2061
Bon Ami Bars available again...
I thought a few of you might be interested that Bon Ami has bars back on their web site. Bon Ami Cleaning Cake - One 8oz Bar - 125th Anniversary - Supply Limited http://www.bonami.net/SearchResults.asp?Cat=37 http://www.bonami.net/Bon-Ami-Cleaning-Cake-125th-Anniversary-p/08211.htm At $10 bucks each...
- Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:15 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Materials from the Memorial Conclave
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2997
Re: Materials from the Memorial Conclave
They still have their ebay store at http://stores.ebay.com/mugunghwashop/Shell-Sheet-/_i.html?_fsub=14847956&_sid=581893584&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 It usually takes a few weeks to get the stuff, but the prices are great (just not as great as they used to be) Eric PS if you intend to buy green ...
- Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:43 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Materials from the Memorial Conclave
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2997
Re: Materials from the Memorial Conclave
For anyone interested in the powder atomizer, I found a new cheaper option designed for the same function. It lacks the micro vial for tiny quantities, but is a tenth the price and seems to work well for mica. http://www.silver-seal.com/product/10003A/Powder-Atomizer-for-Crack-Detection-Kit.html?met...
- Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:41 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Problem with Paint
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8554
Re: The Problem with Paint
I use Matthews all the time. Our shop chose Matthews because it is spec'd often in the institutional and ADA work we do as a large part of the business. I am not a product expert, but will given you my opinion based on used it for years. The first issue you ask about is suitability/workability/etc. ...
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:18 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Thom Byrne
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7507
Re: Thom Byrne
Thom was a really good guy. I only saw him once a year, but it was always like it’d only been a couple days. Every year, he kept a smile on my face and a laugh in my belly. It says a lot that the passing of a man I saw once a year brings a tear to my eye and regret to my heart. I look forward to Feb...
- Mon May 03, 2010 6:58 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Matthews Acrylic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2790
Re: Matthews Acrylic
By the way, if you let the matthews cure a couple days, 1Shot lays down on it nice. We rarely do so because speed is the bosses priority.
- Mon May 03, 2010 3:14 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Matthews Acrylic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2790
Re: Matthews Acrylic
Just to be sure I’m talking the right product, I assume we are talking about Matthews Acrylic Polyurethane. I use Matthews Paint regularly and have had to figured a lot out on my own. Hopefully, I can help you out. I don’t work for them and would not call myself an expert, but have used the product ...
- Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:16 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Surface Gold Failure
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10586
Re: Surface Gold Failure
I am hoping to get clarification about the mix on the Luna size. Contacted them and ordered a can of each (they described as slow size and quick size in their emails). Rereading this post as I prepared for a job, I began to wonder if there are actually three speeds of Luna size and if so, which ones...
- Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:13 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brush Box/Sign Kit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9316
Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit
There is an aluminum case at moseart.com.... About half way down the page. I ran across it when I was looking for a box like Studden's. http://www.moseart.com/painting.htm Specifications: 10 1/2 inches wide by 18 inches long by 11 3/8 deep. Weight 11 pounds .050 polished aluminum Stainless steel har...
- Thu May 07, 2009 10:13 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: screwing HDU test?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2202
Re: screwing HDU test?
While there are complex tools for measuring holding power, most tests come down to applying increasing force in the desired direction until failure is reached. The poorman's means of doing this would be to secure your HDU off the ground with the mount facing down, mount a backet hanging directed dow...
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:57 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Materials from the Memorial Conclave
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2997
Materials from the Memorial Conclave
A few people at this years Memorial Conclave were interested in were to get stuff I brought. While I'm guessing I'm posting in the wrong place, at least I can get the information out those that were interested. I don't make any money out of this so hopefully it's acceptable. Most people were interes...