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by Robin Sharrard
Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:38 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Thanks again to the Denver Letterheads group
Replies: 4
Views: 3924

Big Thanks! It is realy appreciated, being able to come to a place like this with all the help that people provide each other as well as the eye candy that flows threw here on a regular basis, not to mention the knowledge base that exists in the archives...Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Any funny stories to share?
Replies: 37
Views: 26162

Frank Maesen and I were working on David Butler's Wall Mural at the Walldog event in Lodi California. I was given a quick 5 minute lesson on how to use the self propelled man lift that we were working in. Everything was fine as long as we were going up or down, or moving toward or away from the wall...
by Robin Sharrard
Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Any funny stories to share?
Replies: 37
Views: 26162

When I started learning how to hand letter and pin strip I got me one of those nifty clipboards that holds a couple of dixie cups and paleting material. Worked great until I had it resting in my lap and on a panel I was working on. I got realy excitted when I had executed a pretty clean set of O's a...
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:13 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Rick Glawson Signs - Added 34 more pictures!
Replies: 22
Views: 16773

Thanks Larry, What a wonderful thing to do... Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Boise workshop was good
Replies: 9
Views: 5943

Wow! Thanks for sharing all the photos Russ. Looks like everyone had a great time with lots of take home inspiration to proudly hand on their own walls. Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084269

Brings new meaning to the phraze "DEADMAN" Glad your OK!
by Robin Sharrard
Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084269

Hey Sally, at the rate he's going, he'll have the whole town done by the time we get there. Looks like he's well on the way to getting that shower going, or maybe he'll find one of them bucket fed tubs to put out there. Nice job on the water tower, and wind pump! Don't see any tracks next to that wa...
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084269

Amazing what Dead Men can do! Bravo! Now all ya need to do is make that water tower functional, with an old shower head, so those Dead Men who bed down for their visit can enjoy a true cold shower! Heard some ramblings at the last (major) get together, about the only thing missing was a shower...
by Robin Sharrard
Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: pub decorative art
Replies: 7
Views: 5039

I would also like your new e-mail address so I can clarify an instruction step. Thanks for the eye candy Rod!
by Robin Sharrard
Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:12 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: nice texture
Replies: 13
Views: 8232

Wow, what an interesting post! A big thanks to everyone for taking the time to post their stories, experiances, and tips. I've only done the emersion process a few times, once at Larry's and a couple of times here at the shop. What kind of apperatous does it take to handle a heavy 4' x 8' piece of g...
by Robin Sharrard
Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:30 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mirroring stains in sandblasted areas
Replies: 15
Views: 10646

Hey Russ, the upside to this (for someone out there...) is you got a realy neat antique effect! Too bad you have to wast so much material to get it. It realy brings out the "Mica/acid" etch over the sandblasted areas, and it looks like you airbrushed a dark shadow around the depth carved l...
by Robin Sharrard
Sun May 07, 2006 2:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Scanning art & Giclee prints
Replies: 6
Views: 4362

Direct Printing

Hi Kelly, The direct printing looks promissing but like any fairly new technology it has its faults, and one of those is duribility. Send me an e-mail and I'll give you the address for the forum were this is a hot topic and you can read the data yourself. The prints are a little bit duller than scre...
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:41 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1928 Farmers Insurance Log0
Replies: 1
Views: 1933

1928 Farmers Insurance Log0

Looking for a good picture of a 1928 Farmers insurance Group Logo. Got a couple of small thumbnails that I can sketch from, but it would be nice to have something larger to scan into the old computor! The original logo was designed by Bert Schram. It would realy be kool to find a picture of one of t...
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:56 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Memorial Conclave 2006
Replies: 4
Views: 3890

Thanks Ron, for all the great pictures. The time you spent putting this together is very much appreciated!

A Big thanks to John and his Family for their hospitality and a Wonderfull weekend... Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Wed Feb 15, 2006 11:41 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Memorial Conclave 2006
Replies: 6
Views: 5247

Excellent pictures Danny! Thanks for sharing...Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Jan 26, 2006 11:59 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: EC Matthews: Tricks of the Trade ; Jan. 26, 2006
Replies: 5
Views: 4454

Just to let you know Mike, these little snips from EC Matthews are great!, and very much appreciated. Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:23 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
Replies: 54
Views: 71107

Excelent Larry! Can't wait to see this piece in person. I'm with Kelly, its been a real treat, and an education, to see the next step in the process, as well a thrill to see your experimentation turn out so well. Much thanks your way for sharing your time and Knowledge with us. BRAVO! Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:23 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
Replies: 54
Views: 22750

Excelent Larry! Can't wait to see this piece in person. I'm with Kelly, its been a real treat, and an education, to see the next step in the process, as well a thrill to see your experimentation turn out so well. Much thanks your way for sharing your time and Knowledge with us. BRAVO! Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Walk in sandblast booth
Replies: 1
Views: 1773

See Butch at www.thesandwitch.com She has the information for a blower motor that can be obtained from Granger and she sells the oppropriate filter material so you can make your own collector that will last much longer than some of the commercial units. I got rid of my box but I believe it is an inl...
by Robin Sharrard
Wed Oct 05, 2005 10:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Blast cabinet design
Replies: 14
Views: 8731

Felix. Get in touch with Butch at www.thesandwitch.com, she has some realy good information and can supply you with a realy nice set of plans or the hole kit for a realy nice do it your self blast cabnet. She also has all the info for an air cleaner that takes all the dust out of the cabnet or booth...
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:18 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Palms Transfer Ornaments...
Replies: 7
Views: 4685

Very nice Larry! When cutting glass like this can you breifly explain the process? Do you try to cut through the whole pattern at once, or do you cut it out in sections. Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:11 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: exposure units
Replies: 10
Views: 6758

Hey Roderick, There is a product called Cut-Green, sorry I don't remember the manufacturer, I think you can get it from from either Midwest or McLogans. It is specialy designed for plotter cutting. You can build a fairly good light table using the Plant Grow type neon bulbs under glass, or a single ...
by Robin Sharrard
Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 4 Mirrors: Silver, Gold, Copper, and Blue
Replies: 10
Views: 5967

Mike, What is your source for the Beveled glass test pieces. I remember an old post that discussed this, but I don't remember if an echonomical source had been found. Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Fri Feb 18, 2005 12:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Denver Chapter of The Letterheads funds the site again!
Replies: 6
Views: 4552

To all those who contribute to this great site, through funding, information and picture posting, as well as those who simply post a reply once in a while...THANK YOU! There is a great deal to be learned from the information and photos contained here, but I think some folks are hesitant to register ...
by Robin Sharrard
Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:47 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Updated Web Site: Golden Era Studios glass art
Replies: 6
Views: 5123

History Page

Great addition to your site. It's always interesting to see the history of what went into the artistic creation. Gives some folks a greater appreciation of the artist and the piece of work they may be interested in owning. Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:42 am
Forum:
Topic: John Yarnell's Finish First Sandblasted Sign
Replies: 0
Views: 35

Sand Blasted Sign

Thanks John and Mike, for sharing your photos and experiance with this sign. Very informative, especialy for someone who has never done a redwood sign. Great looking sign as well! Robin
by Robin Sharrard
Sat Oct 02, 2004 10:50 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Letterhead Photos
Replies: 1
Views: 2514

Thanks for posting all the great pictures Ron. Someday I'll get up the nerve to attempt the split blend on the Micro Meet letters and finaly finsh the piece...until then I'm working on the great piece you designed for this years meet. I'll try to get you a picture of John's "Lost in Space"...
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Sep 30, 2004 7:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hand Lettering 101
Replies: 3
Views: 3744

Hand Lettering 101

While checking out some old SignCraft magazines. I came across one of Mike's articles about Fonts. One of the sources listed was House Industries ( www.houseindustries.com ) They have a set of Sign Painter fonts that, as Mike said, are quite accurate to many of the hand painted styles I've seen and ...
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Sep 30, 2004 6:33 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Letter Arts Review
Replies: 1
Views: 2454

Thank you Jon, I checked out this web site an found a few things I had been looking for, as well as the link for subscribing to LAR...
Robin Sharrard :D
by Robin Sharrard
Thu Apr 15, 2004 7:38 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: La Belle Supreme Cigar sign... now it's really done!
Replies: 23
Views: 42113

THANK YOU!

Very, very nice Larry! Thank you for taking the time to share not only the photos, but all the details on materials and cost to go along with it. As Danny said, Rick lives on in the people he influenced, and would be proud! Robin Sharrard :)