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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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- Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:42 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Jack Frost Lacquer???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3269
Jack Frost Lacquer???
I was reading about this in Sign Painting Course by E.C. Matthews. He mentioned a Krystal Kote from Dick Blick too but I could not find that on their site. I saw a picture of a surface treated with this in an old Popular Mechanic, too. It looked like when you saw ice crystals forming in the microsco...
- Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:42 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Recent Work
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9161
Re: Recent Work
Hats off to you for a job well done, Bob!
One question. Does step 4 mean the mat parts or are you doing some other process with the size?
One question. Does step 4 mean the mat parts or are you doing some other process with the size?
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:19 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: And the Winner is....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9582
Re: And the Winner is....
Got it!
Both were visited by Winky!!!
Both were visited by Winky!!!
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:08 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: And the Winner is....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9582
Re: And the Winner is....
Ohhhh... The suspense is killing me!
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:04 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glass Gilding Final Clearcoat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7016
Re: Glass Gilding Final Clearcoat
My experience is limited but here is my simple rules-of-thumb...
1. Don't use the same type of paint on top of each other(especially LACQUER).
2. Water based doesn't interact with anything that has dried.
Plenty of exceptions I am sure, but works for me.
1. Don't use the same type of paint on top of each other(especially LACQUER).
2. Water based doesn't interact with anything that has dried.
Plenty of exceptions I am sure, but works for me.
- Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Paua Brocade glass sign
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6829
Re: Paua Brocade glass sign
I like the flow of your lettering, Roderick.
Is Paua Brocade same as mother of pearl? What do you use for size?
Is Paua Brocade same as mother of pearl? What do you use for size?
- Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:17 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Basic Instruction Video(DVD)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15002
Re: Basic Instruction Video(DVD)
I like E. C. Matthews's books cause they are simply written and he makes you feel like you can do it. This might be a no-no but I found these free downloadable books: How to Paint Signs and Sho Cards E. C. Matthews http://www.archive.org/details/howtopaintsignss00matt The Master Painter (1907) http:...
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:19 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Basic Instruction Video(DVD)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15002
Re: Basic Instruction Video(DVD)
Some of you fellas set up a dvd recorder and make some extra$$$!
Let's hope they do it, Bill.
Let's hope they do it, Bill.
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:14 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Wall graphics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3370
Re: Wall graphics
Cooool!
Were you inspired by something in particular? They all look familiar. Maybe just similar to carnival signs...
Were you inspired by something in particular? They all look familiar. Maybe just similar to carnival signs...
- Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:11 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: star spangled sign
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8759
Re: star spangled sign
I'm goin ta call it finished... It is not up to the standards of the Letter Heads but I have learned a lot! I notice more people turning their heads to look at it since doing the stippled silver. It kind of glows :D :cry: I don't have any software for resizing pictures so I had to take the lowest qu...
- Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:01 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Another test piece
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7644
Re: Another test piece
Beautiful!
Does it say "gilding and silvering"?
Is the silver done chemically or leaf?
What did you use for your stipple on the gold?
Thanks for your indulgence,
David Slade
Does it say "gilding and silvering"?
Is the silver done chemically or leaf?
What did you use for your stipple on the gold?
Thanks for your indulgence,
David Slade
- Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:44 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: May i enter , please ??
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8591
Re: May i enter , please ??
Now the VW pic came up! Slow internet... Sorry!
David
And I am looking forward to the French view point on thing Jean!
Welcome from Japan!
David
And I am looking forward to the French view point on thing Jean!
Welcome from Japan!
- Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:36 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: May i enter , please ??
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8591
Re: May i enter , please ??
That looks like a nicely lettered 32 Ford rear end to me!
FLATHEADS FOREVER!!!
David
FLATHEADS FOREVER!!!
David
- Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:23 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: star spangled sign
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8759
Re: star spangled sign
Well, I finally got around to doing this sign last week. I still plan to add a stipple silver outline to set it off against the dark background.
Thank you to all of the great fellas that gave me advice!!!
David Slade
Thank you to all of the great fellas that gave me advice!!!
David Slade
- Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:42 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: star spangled sign
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8759
Re: star spangled sign
You got me scared now, Scott. I better try the blue silver today. I got it from a place called Sankichi.
Did you buy the Rolco over here?
Did you buy the Rolco over here?
- Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:31 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: star spangled sign
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8759
Re: star spangled sign
I appreciate the help fellas! Doug, could you explain a little more... Use surface size for the stars??? I wanted a better mirror like finish than size can give. I probly missed your point completely... Kent, the blue silver IS very brittle. I double triple checked that it is real silver tho. I was ...
- Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:51 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: star spangled sign
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8759
Re: star spangled sign
Kent, Sorry about the confusion. BLUE SILVER: The blue silver leaf is silver leaf that has been heated so it turns blue. I bought it here in Japan. I am attaching a picture of it. CUT OUT STARS: After water-gilding the glass with blue leaf, before backing up, I plan to use a razor and stencil to cut...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:05 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: star spangled sign
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8759
star spangled sign
I am planning to gild a glass door with the pattern of the blue part of the US flag. The sign will be 3 big Japanese characters, not letters, lined up vertically. Nice fat lines. I plan to water gild with blue colored pure silver then cut out the stars and guild plain silver over the cut outs. After...
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:47 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: anything other than glass.........urgent need !
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5381
Re: anything other than glass.........urgent need !
This one bubbled up through the murk... What if you put clear varnish on the back of the plexiglas. Spray silicone, or Scotch-guard onto a piece of sandpaper. About 80 or 60 grit?? When the varnish gels, press the sandpaper onto the varnish with a roller. Remove the sandpaper and allow to dry. Paint...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:31 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Interesting Scam
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8103
Re: Interesting Scam
I stopped using Outlook because you are downloading programs into your computer with that kind of mail editing software. I check, write and send all e-mails from my server's site or use the Yahoo mail. Just to be sure I also went back to using my old G4 Apple for the internet! What do you-all do for...
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:50 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Interesting Scam
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8103
Re: Interesting Scam
Living overseas I have imported gobs of stuff; a car, motorcycles, Atkinson Sign Painting...
1. I do not usually buy if I cannot contact the seller directly on the phone.
2. I always ask lots of questions.
These two simple steps can save a lot of sorrow.
David Slade
1. I do not usually buy if I cannot contact the seller directly on the phone.
2. I always ask lots of questions.
These two simple steps can save a lot of sorrow.
David Slade
- Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:41 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Kit piece
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11197
Re: Kit piece
That's classy! You will probably see some flattery copies of that idea pretty soon.
Pieces of brass or thin coper plate trimmed to style and tacked over the corners with small round head nails might give a nice old fashioned look...
David Slade
Pieces of brass or thin coper plate trimmed to style and tacked over the corners with small round head nails might give a nice old fashioned look...
David Slade
- Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:59 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brush Come Back!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1658
Re: Brush Come Back!
Looks like you were a pretty good bike rider before you stopped! Tour de France???
I can't answer your question because I am new...
Nice work on the car though!
David
I can't answer your question because I am new...
Nice work on the car though!
David
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:39 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Antique repro
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10171
Re: Antique repro
Both are equally beautiful! I agree with Mr. White.
Is it all carved from wood? What kind? By hand??
Begging your indulgence,
David Slade
Is it all carved from wood? What kind? By hand??
Begging your indulgence,
David Slade
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Imitation/Composition gold leaf
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2440
Re: Imitation/Composition gold leaf
Thanks Sarah,
Did not know it was brass.
Gold is so expensive.
Is there a good, cheap, gold-like alternative for hobby projects?
David
Did not know it was brass.
Gold is so expensive.
Is there a good, cheap, gold-like alternative for hobby projects?
David
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:56 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Imitation/Composition gold leaf
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2440
Imitation/Composition gold leaf
This looks to be metal, not vinyl, and comes in books just like genuine gold.
Has anyone used it?
Any opinions?
David Slade
Has anyone used it?
Any opinions?
David Slade
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:07 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: DualSaw?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5674
Re: DualSaw?
Hi Mike, The duel saw is impressive on the site! with wood I think you would not have a problem with it. Seems like the teeth might clog up after a while though. That aside, for the slot shown, I would try a small diameter router bit. Clamp a piece of wood as a guide and that would make a nice strai...
- Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:13 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: DualSaw?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5674
Re: DualSaw?
Hi Mike and Mark, What is MDO? As for the carbide wheel, cut against the rotation and start slow so it can heat the metal a little first. It can kind of melt its way through the cut. David PS The first thing my machine shop teacher told me was, "Everything you can do with those machines you can...
- Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:34 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brush Box/Sign Kit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9410
Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit
Looks like the same aluminum box but a little cheaper (149 usd) here: http://www.pacificcoastsignsupply.com/catalog/paint_accessories.htm These wood boxes might be usable?? This one has a slide out work surface. (79.99 usd) http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94538 This ...
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:21 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Folded Paper Cup Pattern
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7939
Re: Folded Paper Cup Pattern
There is an origami paper cup on this site: http://www.origami-club.com/fun/cup/index.htm Click on the purple oval to the right to see an animation of how to make it. The orange oval to the left shows the instructions for how to make it. I have seen people make and drink out of these but I have neve...