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by Bill Cosharek
Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: FYI, Computer Art Node Reduction...
Replies: 11
Views: 7032

Re: FYI, Computer Art Node Reduction...

I thought the newer versions of Coreldraw had better luck with reduced nodes on contour but that might not be true (haven't used that function lately). Another option you might try is (if you are using Corel x3/13 or newer) to 'convert outline thickness to object'. Make an outline by right-clicking ...
by Bill Cosharek
Wed Feb 16, 2005 12:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Off Topic: Screen Capture Software
Replies: 7
Views: 5107

Ron, I'm not familiar with any specific software for that purpose, but am sure you could accomplish that in a photo-editing program such as Photoshop or Photopaint. To select the screen objects, when viewing, hit the 'Prnt Scrn' button on your keyboard. This copies what you see into the Clipboard of...
by Bill Cosharek
Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:39 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Alan Johnson.....Hardner in your size?????
Replies: 10
Views: 6989

Joe, Using hardener will speed up the time you must wait for the size to reach tack. This works especially well when used on-site, outdoors in humid weather. But, be careful & don't add too much. A drop or 2 may be all that's needed. Any more and it might set before you finish cleaning your brus...
by Bill Cosharek
Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:58 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Thermal Pane ??
Replies: 8
Views: 6311

So, the question is: "Does the area between the glass panes (which is supposed to be a vacuum) get extremely hot or cold?" I thought the purpose of having thermal panes was to reduce changes in temperature thus retaining indoor temps alap. If extreme temps occur, then the seal might be bro...
by Bill Cosharek
Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gilders rouge
Replies: 3
Views: 3263

I use it as a final burnish on incised lettering and such by dipping a soft brush into it and brushing over the gold to remove excess leaf where needed. I still have what looks to be a life-time supply.
by Bill Cosharek
Tue Sep 28, 2004 9:43 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Non-Pounce Patterns
Replies: 14
Views: 12684

Jill, Try Utrecht, on the Southside of Pittsburgh. I believe they are somewhere on East Carson Street. I have ordered from them in the past but can't seem to find a catalog handy. It used to cost $6 per roll. Just checked and their website is at www.utrechtart.com and if you click on the store locat...
by Bill Cosharek
Tue Jul 06, 2004 12:43 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Carpal tunnel syndrome
Replies: 3
Views: 4396

Can't offer any info on a stylus, but must say that I prefer using an optical scroll mouse. I use the Logitech Mini version. It aint as small as other minis and is most comfortable to use. Mike had a post a while ago about optical mice, but I'll add my comments here. The mouse isn't as large as a re...