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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.
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- Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:20 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Chipping job in the making (photo attached)
- Replies: 6
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- Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:04 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Chipping job in the making (photo attached)
- Replies: 6
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Thanks for your response, Larry. No, I didn't flow the glue all over the sign, only on the areas to be chipped. (I can see this would have made the process much easier). I mixed the glue 1 part glue to 1.5 parts distilled water. Cut it around 6 hours later. I let it sit at room temperature for about...
- Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:29 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Chipping job in the making (photo attached)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4241
Chipping job in the making (photo attached)
Hi everyone. Let me give you a brief on what this sign will (hopefully) look like. I'm chipping the whole thing, & afterwards I'm going to reblast the background, to give it a frosted texture. I'm going to angel gild the letters & the 2 rings. The glass will then be installed with stand offs...
- Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:53 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: My first glass signs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3424
- Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:42 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: My first glass signs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3424
My first glass signs
Hi guys. My web guy finally posted the glass signs we've been working on. Can I get your honest opinions?
Thanks!
http://www.puertoricosigns.com/pages/portfolio.html
Thanks!
http://www.puertoricosigns.com/pages/portfolio.html
- Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:08 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Came across this website
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1845
- Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:32 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Smith's cream to create shadow?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3949
- Wed Jan 04, 2006 4:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Smith's cream to create shadow?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3949
Smith's cream to create shadow?
Hi everyone. I'd like to screenprint some shadows on a piece of glass, but I don't have any clear screen ink. Can I tint some smith's cream & screen print it?
Thanks,
Felix
Thanks,
Felix
- Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:52 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gold wipes right off glass
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5919
- Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:57 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gold wipes right off glass
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5919
- Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:37 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gold wipes right off glass
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5919
What are you trying to achieve? I'm trying to achieve a gilded chipped letter with a mirror outline. The centers (chipped areas) have a slight tint (fibroseal with a drop or 2 of prussian blue) Do you want the gold on all areas of the glass or just in the chipped areas? No, only on the chipped area...
- Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:42 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gold wipes right off glass
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5919
gold wipes right off glass
Good morning everyone. I chipped some glass. Sprayed a little tinted fibroseal with a preval into the chipped area. Gilded & burnished. When I size for my second gild, the gold wipes right off except in the chipped area. What could have happened?
Thanks, Felix
Thanks, Felix
- Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:30 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Removing gold from unwanted areas
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4924
- Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:17 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Removing gold from unwanted areas
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4924
Removing gold from unwanted areas
Hi everyone. Could someone tell me what's the best way to remove the gold that sticks to unwanted areas on HDU? We're using a toothbrush but I'm sure there's a better way. (I hope!)
Thanks, Felix
Thanks, Felix
- Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:11 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Need water size recipe (powder gelatin)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3874
- Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:18 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Need water size recipe (powder gelatin)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3874
Need water size recipe (powder gelatin)
Hi guys. I can't find sheet gelatin down here anymore. Could someone give me a recipe using powder?
Thanks, Felix
Thanks, Felix
- Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:43 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: angel gilding on fibroseal & other gold Q's
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3904
- Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:35 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: angel gilding on fibroseal & other gold Q's
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3904
angel gilding on fibroseal & other gold Q's
Good morning everyone. Well we finally got the glass chipped & are ready to angel gild, but I got a few questions... Questions? Me? No! :) Can I paint fibroseal on a portion of the glass prior to angel gilding, in order to achieve a matte gild on that particular area? Also, how do I angel gild a...
- Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:08 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Pics from Oct. Valencia, Ca. Workshop
- Replies: 3
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transparent vs. opaque smalts?
Hi everyone. Is there a difference between transparent & opalescent smalts? Meaning will the sign look different if I use one or the other?
Thanks,
Felix
Thanks,
Felix
- Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: blaster / chipping box update
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2336
blaster / chipping box update
Hi everyone. Well, except for the funnel & brushes, the box is built. I turned on the lights & fan for about half an hour & the temp went up to 100F & humidity down to 40. Are we on track yet or does it have to be hotter (or dryer)?
Thanks!!!!
Thanks!!!!
- Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:55 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gold Leaf on Glass Workshop
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13597
- Tue Nov 01, 2005 4:26 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Gold Leaf on Glass Workshop
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13597
- Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:50 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: lighting gold signs (at shows)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1602
lighting gold signs (at shows)
Hi again eveyone. I just got a call from the marina about the upcoming boat show. (I really gotta hustle & make some samples!) Anyway, how should I light my glass pieces at the show? Should I light them at all?
Thanks, Felix
Thanks, Felix
- Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:38 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: first glass / gold design
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3790
- Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:37 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: What's Abburstig, Schlag & Schabin?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2167
- Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:22 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: tinting HF?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1833
- Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:17 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: What's Abburstig, Schlag & Schabin?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2167
What's Abburstig, Schlag & Schabin?
& what's This stuff used for?
Thanks always!
Thanks always!
- Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:07 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Powder gold
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1618
Powder gold
Hi again. I read this stuff is for touch ups. Will it be as good as resizing & gilding? Also, if it is good, is it for glass, surface or gold?
- Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:05 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: So many brands of gold, which is the best?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1540
So many brands of gold, which is the best?
Hi guys. Looking at all these gold catalogs I wonder, what makes one brand better than another?
- Fri Oct 28, 2005 2:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: tinting HF?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1833
tinting HF?
Hi guys. I was wondering, if I buy HF diluted to the required percent, how do I dye it? I know I can't put water into it.
Whadoido?
Thanks!
Whadoido?
Thanks!