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- Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Damar embosing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9598
Re: Damar embosing
Looks nice from here. I prefer water over Damar as it seems to shine through better.
- Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:32 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Bon Ami Cake - homemade formula
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2397
Re: Bon Ami Cake - homemade formula
in 2011, Faultless produced about 1800 cakes to celebrate their 125th Anniversary. Watch for these on Ebay and the like as they are original formula and as good as the originals. Hopefully there will be enough demand to encourage them to make more.
- Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:23 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Trying to figure out this glass process
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3279
Re: Trying to figure out this glass process
A bit more trivia to tie into Pat's information. Although railroad related blasted glass would usually be attributed to Western Sandblast Company in Chicago, Cincinnati Sand Blast Company was know for architectural work in addition to their beer advertising signs. The letter style and lack of perfec...
- Sat Feb 20, 2016 4:32 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Damar embosing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9598
Re: Damar embosing
Sennelier seems to be similar to the thick Grumbacher we used to get. Mix with synthetic oil painting medium and test. It should work for you. The idea is to use this thick substance so that the tooling patterns stay and don't disappear as thinner varnishes would flow out smooth.
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:15 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Advice on brushes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4727
Re: Advice on brushes
Looks good. Textures are always difficult to overcome and should be considered when pricing a project.
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:11 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Advice on brushes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4727
Re: Advice on brushes
Angular soft fitch.
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:09 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lettering on cloth
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3708
Re: Lettering on cloth
A few thinned coats of ti-cote will seal the fabric, applied with an airbrush is best. Of course airbrushing the lettering is a good option too.
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:05 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Black Lion Pub London
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1633
Re: Black Lion Pub London
I have written a few articles on how sad this situation is. Some would restore an antique chair but have no knowledge of the value of an antique sign both historically and for the image of their business. I have refused to modernize some signs in the past and educated the customer on why. Other sign...
- Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:35 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gold Leaf Workshop
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4965
Gold Leaf Workshop
Just a quick reminder that the registration deadline for my Gold Leaf Techniques workshop Jan 9-10 in my shop is Dec 10. Send me a message if you do not have the flyer. Also the Letterheads special price for the two DVD video instruction set ends Dec 31.
- Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:48 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gold leaf on copper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3176
Re: Gold leaf on copper
Most gold domes as well as church crosses are copper and are gilded to minimize the oxidation. Although a good primer such as a pure acrylic is a modern substitute for shellac, most copper is best primed with a good coating of oil slow size. After a week, a second coat can be added upon which to gil...
- Sun Jul 26, 2015 6:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Letterheads
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2070
Re: Letterheads
Thanks Danny...too many in the que.
- Sun Jul 26, 2015 1:48 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Letterheads
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2070
Letterheads
Letterheads? Letterheads is a non-organization, with no dues, no officers, and thousands of participants! If you have never been to a LIVE Letterhead Meet you should go … because Letterheads cannot be described … it must be experienced. When Mike Jackson announced the Letterhead Meet in Moore OK (Oc...
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:27 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Letterheads 40 update
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1828
Re: Letterheads 40 update
I should have posted this earlier but if you register before the 24th, you will have a change to win a fully loaded sign kit.
- Mon May 04, 2015 11:12 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Letterheads 40 update
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1828
Letterheads 40 update
Letterheads 40 update: The steering committee is progressing nicely with plans for the Sept. 24-27 meet at the American Sign Museum. If you have not signed up yet, you should do so soon as some of the classes at Letterhead University are over 60% full. The meet is shaping up to be a lot of fun and a...
- Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:58 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Basic Instruction Video(DVD)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9193
Re: Basic Instruction Video(DVD)
Agreed it is a long "drive". I am sure Mike will be back near you again. You should also get in touch with Erik Winkler since he is closer to you. Mike Stevens died a number of years ago so his video is out of production and was only on VHS originally. No video is a good as working with someone so w...
- Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:37 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Basic Instruction Video(DVD)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9193
Re: Basic Instruction Video(DVD)
The price of education is never small and the value is only related to what you will get out of it and the expectation of what you will do with what you learn. Consider the fact that the current average for College Tuition is over $9000. Trade school tuition hovers at just over $5000 for two years. ...
- Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:31 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Mike Reilley
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2535
Re: Mike Reilley
Mike passed away on Sun. He was a great champion of keeping the craft alive and instrumental in hosting both the 1985 and 1995 meets in Denver. He will be missed by all who knew him.
- Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:10 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: California Conclave 2014!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9255
Re: California Conclave 2014!
It does not seem like it has almost been 30 years. Good to see the photos but sure miss seeing everyone. Maybe we will be able to travel again soon. Keep posting.
- Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:18 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Quiz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6576
Re: Quiz
I believe that vertical work was done before anyone considered the practicality of removing or substituting the glass. While it can be done using newsprint you have less control and it is so much better to make adjustments in the shop or start over for that matter. I have also found vertical work to...
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:05 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: In Memoriam - Starr Bright
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4854
Re: In Memoriam - Starr Bright
Only spoke to her on the phone a number of times. Too young. Sad.
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:46 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Lettering Practice help.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3031
Re: Lettering Practice help.
I still have my 1948/15th Edition with those pages being 58 and 59 and with the Spurred brush stroke gothic (page 57), that is what I practiced the most.
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:41 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Very interesting ebay find
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6322
Re: Very interesting ebay find
interesting indeed...
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:40 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Yard Stick font
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4114
Re: Yard Stick font
The thick and thin characteristics of the stroke also contribute greatly to the style and legibility.
- Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:52 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6998
Re: Gold Leaf Starter Kit :mrgreen:
The book has a list of needed items, feel free to email me for some ideas to convert to available materials.
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: DENVER AREA SIGN PAINTERS!!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2251
Re: DENVER AREA SIGN PAINTERS!!!!
Welcome and let me know if I can help, though I am in Estes Park.
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:55 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sign painting with low temperatures
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3168
Re: Sign painting with low temperatures
Low temp reducer is specifically made for this purpose, allowing the solvent drying process to accelerate. Having said that, the dryer in the paint will solidify at temperatures below 40 F. and therefore not cure the paint. It may dry but its adhesion is compromised and it will not last. The hardene...
- Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:01 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: 40th Annual International Letterheads Las Vegas NV 2015
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5041
Re: 40th Annual International Letterheads Las Vegas NV 2015
A real Meet!!! We are in. Let us know how we can help.
- Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:20 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Oil paints and Enamels
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1991
Re: Oil paints and Enamels
If the enamel is made with a conventional resin such as alkyd then a qualified yes. Pure artist oil color can be added to enamels. Mix in slowly, adding small amounts at a time. Consider adding complimentary colors for better coverage. Do not add more than 1/2% by voume of additional dryer to the mi...
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:43 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Smaltz vs. Smalts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3482
Re: Smaltz vs. Smalts
good luck getting mfg to cooperate.
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:08 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Smaltz vs. Smalts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3482
Re: Smaltz vs. Smalts
Truely the word is smalt or smalts. Using a "z" was perhaps a nod to Germanic language or just for fun. In jest, some of us have said in the past that presuming using a "z" has more class, that Smaltz should be for glass and Smalts for sand. Since there are "just us" using the material and the terms...