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by Rob Collard
Wed Mar 08, 2006 1:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Memorial Conclave 2006
Replies: 4
Views: 6697

Haven't made time to reply to this post but I think about that weekend alot. I discribed this event (before going) to my family and friends, as The Hall of Fame of Gilders, that was invitation only, and I was invited! When I first started introducing myself to people, it felt like "How did you ...
by Rob Collard
Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:45 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf on Glass Workshop
Replies: 19
Views: 28277

Steve, thats why you where so Quiet...You were starting to write your post. Just kidding. I enjoyed watching you and Katie go. Thought I was the one listening and taking mental notes. This was my first meet also and haven't taken time off since my honeymoon 9 years ago. I need more meets, more oppor...
by Rob Collard
Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf on Glass Workshop
Replies: 19
Views: 28277

For me it was definately enlightening. I got insight to the unlimited possibilities of using gold in my sign work. Now the tough part is getten out there and finding the right customers to support my Gold Habit. Both John and Noel just gave and gave, knowledge, insight, some don't do thats. Like Fel...
by Rob Collard
Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf on Glass Workshop
Replies: 19
Views: 28277

I want in too!!

Been waitin a while for a class like this. The cost?, hotel, closest airport would also help me prepare.thanks--Robert Collard
by Rob Collard
Mon Aug 15, 2005 4:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: gold Leaf on the outside of glass
Replies: 7
Views: 8688

Wow, the more I hear the more I'm clear--I don't know what I'm doing over here!!! Thanks for your insight and help Mike!---Collard
by Rob Collard
Mon Aug 15, 2005 2:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: gold Leaf on the outside of glass
Replies: 7
Views: 8688

Thanks for your replys. I'm not sure why to outline first? I'm using a mask for the letters- size, guild, then outline? Oh , the customer wants a purple I made with oneshot, can i backup the entire letter w/ this or would you recommend something different? Do I still clear my work inside? Before bac...
by Rob Collard
Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: gold Leaf on the outside of glass
Replies: 7
Views: 8688

gold Leaf on the outside of glass

Maybe I missed something, but I did a test on the outside of a customers window using oneshot quick size and varigated goldleaf. I wasn't sure how good it would hold up so I made a flame like design with 3 tips applied the leaf and let it dry. I rubbed it several times and it felt pretty durable. A ...
by Rob Collard
Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:40 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf on glass
Replies: 1
Views: 2889

Gold Leaf on glass

I want to guild a company name on a window but I'm not sure how to. I feel preety confident about my leafing skills but have always done it on automotive based substrates.Do I need adhesion promoter on the glass first? I've been using one-shot quick size and then spraying Dupont automotive clear ove...