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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.
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 Apr 07, 2019 2:35 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Any books on Mirroring glasss
- Replies: 4
- Views: 37295
Re: Any books on Mirroring glasss
If you'd like to get some real in depth info, look for "Mirrors; A guide to the manufacture of mirrors and reflecting surfaces" by Bruno Schweig. It gets pretty deep into the chemistry of it all, but has a ton of information. I was able to order a copy from my library - they actually had a...
- Wed May 14, 2014 11:15 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: mdo and paint questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5418
Re: mdo and paint questions
Thanks Guys...
I'm always torn between "just do it" and "but will it last?".
thanks for the advice.
andrew
I'm always torn between "just do it" and "but will it last?".
thanks for the advice.
andrew
- Wed May 14, 2014 12:23 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: mdo and paint questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5418
mdo and paint questions
Hey guys - Just got the opportunity to do an interior hanging sign inside a restaurant. I was thinking of using MDO, and so I've been looking around for some advice on paints to use, as I've never worked with it before. The design of the sign involves a matte black background, with white/cream lette...
- Sat Apr 26, 2014 9:11 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Wednesday April 16 Changeover
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9474
Re: Wednesday April 16 Changeover
Mike -
This forum and the website have both been invaluable. I thank you for all the hard work, and I can't wait to see the final results!!
This forum and the website have both been invaluable. I thank you for all the hard work, and I can't wait to see the final results!!
- Sat Apr 26, 2014 9:07 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: double paned window issues
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5861
Re: double paned window issues
Thanks for all the help, guys.
I'll definitely consider the outside next time!
I'll definitely consider the outside next time!
- Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:51 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: double paned window issues
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5861
Re: double paned window issues
Thanks Guys - the client is happy with it, but we'll see if I can handle it - I have to drive by it pretty regularly!
a quick follow up - If I use one-shot when painting the outside, should I varnish over it for extra protection?
much appreciated.
a quick follow up - If I use one-shot when painting the outside, should I varnish over it for extra protection?
much appreciated.
- Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:27 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: double paned window issues
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5861
double paned window issues
Hey Guys - I've been a member of this forum for a while, but never had the guts to post any of my work - there's waaaay too much talent here for a beginner like myself. I've been gilding and painting for about a year now, and I've come across the first problem I can't find any tips or advice for sol...