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by Noah Moore
Fri May 20, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Atkinson, Strong designs?
Replies: 15
Views: 8990

Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

I haven't popped in the disc yet but the book is at least something good to have in the collection.
by Noah Moore
Sun May 08, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Atkinson, Strong designs?
Replies: 15
Views: 8990

Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

well guys, I just got my book in and with a very quick review it looks pretty cool. not a must for everyone but a must for a book collector like myself. it came with a disc but I haven't shoved it in anything yet. I'll let you all know more when I actually have some time to absorb it all. mostly let...
by Noah Moore
Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Atkinson, Strong designs?
Replies: 15
Views: 8990

Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

guess what, bob.....
I just got another email saying that the books release date has been delayed till may 26th. good stuff, huh? laughable
by Noah Moore
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Glawson Glass pieces
Replies: 11
Views: 11074

Re: Glawson Glass pieces

so nice. thank you for sharing this.
by Noah Moore
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glawson Glass pieces
Replies: 11
Views: 7657

Re: Glawson Glass pieces

so nice. thank you for sharing this.
by Noah Moore
Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Atkinson, Strong designs?
Replies: 15
Views: 8990

Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

aww good. I can just about guarantee another release date beyond that. I have every finger toe crossed for this April. its pretty uncomfortable.
by Noah Moore
Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:45 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Atkinson, Strong designs?
Replies: 15
Views: 8990

Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

wonderful. Its supposed to be a new printing. I guess I could send an email and see what they say.
by Noah Moore
Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Atkinson, Strong designs?
Replies: 15
Views: 8990

Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

actually it was pre paid. they offer to reimburse me with a bit of credit for the hassle but I'm just waiting for it. I feel like it will be a surprise gift to myself when it arrives.
by Noah Moore
Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Atkinson, Strong designs?
Replies: 15
Views: 8990

Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

I placed an order for this book last year and I keep getting update emails saying it's release date has been pushed back. every time I get the email it says it's new release date will be almost 3 months later than the last update. this has happened 5 times now. well see. almost a year to the date wh...
by Noah Moore
Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Peace Gold Leaf Workshop
Replies: 22
Views: 14741

Re: Peace Gold Leaf Workshop

:shock:
by Noah Moore
Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Peace Gold Leaf Workshop
Replies: 22
Views: 14741

Re: Peace Gold Leaf Workshop

you look so handsome
by Noah Moore
Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084760

Re: Original Dead Men

those are looking really nice. im liking the watercolor effect.
by Noah Moore
Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084760

Re: Original Dead Men

Larry White wrote:....Present ? .......


...This project is giving me fits!.....

Image

Why'd they have to make it so big!?!......




.
looks like fun though. cant wait to see the finished product.
by Noah Moore
Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Traditional, hand carved, ribbon sternboard with SxS
Replies: 6
Views: 4292

Re: Traditional, hand carved, ribbon sternboard

that looks awesome! id love to see more as well.
by Noah Moore
Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*
Replies: 13
Views: 8730

Re: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*

dave, will do! youll just need to wait a little bit. thanks.
danny, will do. and thank you.
by Noah Moore
Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*
Replies: 13
Views: 8730

Re: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*

exactly. lets hope it works. i really dont see why it wouldnt.
by Noah Moore
Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*
Replies: 13
Views: 8730

Re: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*

thanks, mike. .....and russ. i actually sent an email to the bon-ami plant (which is right down the street from my house. never knew.) and they said they were completely out of the bar form but also suggested to try ebay, which was suggested by a few other people as well. they also informed me that ...
by Noah Moore
Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*
Replies: 13
Views: 8730

Re: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*

im not really thinking from a clients point of view. im thinking from an artists point of view. im into this for the art. not for the money making side of it all. im trying to push my artistic envelope which will most definitely require the acid. i understand the brush isnt necessary and ive also do...
by Noah Moore
Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*
Replies: 13
Views: 8730

Re: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*

thank you guys for your suggestions. ive been doing some major searching around and it looks like ill be making a few different orders. not a huge problem but ive been brainwashed into thinking anything less than convenience is a pain. no biggie. danny, youre right about that. my fingers think faste...
by Noah Moore
Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: *NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*
Replies: 13
Views: 8730

*NEEDING TO MAKE A BIG ORDER*

heres the deal, folks. i need to make an order for many of the essentials in gilding. i need to order a cushion and knife, a new tip, some mica, hydrochloric acid, some sort of bon-ami substitute, big brush for gold removal, gold backing paint, etc. some of these things i found on letterheads sign s...
by Noah Moore
Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: GoldLeaf workshop Feb 2011 Noah Moore
Replies: 14
Views: 8778

Re: GoldLeaf workshop Feb 2011 Noah Moore

billy, i was crouched on top of the table. at times its almost impossible to see what youre doing with the reflections going on. i had to get above it to see exactly what i needed to accomplish. the alphabet is actually a great idea. you could do each one a square foot. if you dont do it, i just mig...
by Noah Moore
Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: GoldLeaf workshop Feb 2011 Noah Moore
Replies: 14
Views: 8778

Re: GoldLeaf workshop Feb 2011 Noah Moore

oh man. you really captured my fat side. good job. i bet that makes YOU feel pretty good :D really though, thank you very much, dave. it was an honor to work along side of you. i really appreciate you and your families generous nature. you really gave me tons of applicable knowledge and im totally p...
by Noah Moore
Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Old Glass Book on ebay
Replies: 2
Views: 2248

Re: Old Glass Book on ebay

I made a bid. Thank you for the heads up. Fingers crossed.
by Noah Moore
Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signwriters Gold Leaf Workshop UK
Replies: 19
Views: 11912

Re: Signwriters Gold Leaf Workshop UK

Uh.........I'm on a flight heading your way right now. Other than these few words, I'm speechless.
See you shortly.
by Noah Moore
Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: WHERE TO ORDER LEAF?
Replies: 8
Views: 4901

Re: WHERE TO ORDER LEAF?

No. I ordered 18k because that's actually what I needed. I understand the confusion. Mostly, I was in search for a good supplier that backs with quality as well. Everyone was helpful for my needs and gave me a little extra knowledge. A free bonus. I appreciate your effort to correct a possible probl...
by Noah Moore
Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: WHERE TO ORDER LEAF?
Replies: 8
Views: 4901

Re: WHERE TO ORDER LEAF?

i really appreciate everyones helpful feedback. many of these things i was unaware of before i asked the question. all of this information was very useful. i even burnt my dumplings this morning as i read everything closely. before i posted this question, i spoke with jim from golden leaf products. ...
by Noah Moore
Tue Jan 25, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: WHERE TO ORDER LEAF?
Replies: 8
Views: 4901

WHERE TO ORDER LEAF?

hello all. im looking to buy some more gold leaf and im curious what and who everyone favors the most when it comes to making their purchase. ive bought from a few different places but i am no expert in the variations of gold quality. if you all could suggest a place to buy the best quality with rea...
by Noah Moore
Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: FaceBook?
Replies: 8
Views: 4634

Re: FaceBook?

Mark Summers wrote:From late night Craig Ferguson:
"the two biggest websites right now are Wikipedia, where you go to
learn about things you care about, and Facebook, where you go to learn about people you stopped caring about years ago."

Mark
if this was facebook, id hit the "like" button.
by Noah Moore
Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Hensley Co.
Replies: 85
Views: 78629

Re: The Hensley Co.

Larry White wrote:This is one of several the Hensley Co. made for the Casablanca Fan Co. It also was up on ebay and sold fro $25.

welp, i just picked this one up yesterday in great condition at a local thrift store. good news for me and bad news for old sign fellers......5 dollars. couldnt believe it.