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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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- Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:45 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Antique repro
- Replies: 16
- Views: 19927
Re: Antique repro
Absolutely beautiful work!!
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:24 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: My Logo has been "Butlerized"
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11391
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: "Chez Moose" step by step.....Finished
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16727
- Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:15 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: My Logo has been "Butlerized"
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11391
- Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:46 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: My Logo has been "Butlerized"
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11391
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:34 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 1st. CSA Panel Swap July 1863
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3972
The theme of the site is set in the Civil War era. This panel swap was organized by Joe Golden of Kentucky and the only criteria was the panels are to reflect that time in history. Dave Correll designed the great logo for the site and David Butler colorized the logo and printed T-shirts. The site is...
- Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:27 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 1st. CSA Panel Swap July 1863
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3972
1st. CSA Panel Swap July 1863
http://www.markfair.com/CSA
this is a large flash file so be patience while it loads.
be sure and turn your speakers on.
this is a large flash file so be patience while it loads.
be sure and turn your speakers on.
- Tue May 13, 2008 6:36 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Step by Step on Faux Painted Antique Signs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4257
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:17 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Step by Step on Faux Painted Antique Signs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4257
- Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:09 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Toot Toot!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3474
Toot Toot!
Hey guy,
I am proud to announce that one of my signs made the cover of signcraft magazine!
I have been a fan of the magazine for years and getting the cover renews my love for the craft.
I am proud to announce that one of my signs made the cover of signcraft magazine!
I have been a fan of the magazine for years and getting the cover renews my love for the craft.
- Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:44 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Slumped Glass Corner Sign
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23809
- Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:19 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Whitetail Deer relief carving...step by step (Finished)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 19219
- Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:24 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Rick Glawson Signs - Added 34 more pictures!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 34938
- Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:48 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Painting with Acrylic Latex
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8225
- Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:36 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Painting with Acrylic Latex
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8225
- Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:05 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Painting with Acrylic Latex
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8225
Painting with Acrylic Latex
http://markfair.com/flyingbiscuit/winchesterbig.jpg I love getting the old acrylic brushes out and making "antique" signs. Fast drying, easy cleanup and a matte finish. I used Behr brand Crackle. I then scumbled a burnt sienna color for crack definition. The riflr is all hand rendered. Th...
- Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:41 am
- Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
- Topic: Signs In Movies
- Replies: 23
- Views: 69003
- Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:41 am
- Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
- Topic: Signs In Movies
- Replies: 23
- Views: 114364
- Wed May 10, 2006 9:16 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: First pic post....just finished sign
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5920
- Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:36 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Finished!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12601
- Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:27 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
- Replies: 54
- Views: 120241
- Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:27 am
- Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
- Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
- Replies: 54
- Views: 65340
- Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:42 pm
- Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
- Topic: Signs In Movies
- Replies: 23
- Views: 69003
- Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:42 pm
- Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
- Topic: Signs In Movies
- Replies: 23
- Views: 114364
- Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:58 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Grogan's Lodge Faux Antique Sign
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4394
- Mon Jun 06, 2005 10:45 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Grogan's Lodge Faux Antique Sign
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4394
Grogan's Lodge Faux Antique Sign
I thought i would share a sign i just completed for a customer in New Jersey.
all hand painted with acrylic enamel and tube artist's acrylic.
This one was lots of fun!!

all hand painted with acrylic enamel and tube artist's acrylic.
This one was lots of fun!!

- Tue May 31, 2005 10:00 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Latest Tobacco sign....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10819
- Thu May 05, 2005 8:16 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Mahl Sticks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4439
- Tue May 03, 2005 1:58 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Vintage masthead....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12301
- Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:48 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Boy! That was Fun (Site Man)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7949