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- Sat Apr 22, 2017 3:45 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Pock marks in matte centers
- Replies: 30
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Re: Pock marks in matte centers
look at the concentrated amber varnish-linseed. if it was silicone, the dots would be clear, nothing would of stick.
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:41 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Pock marks in matte centers
- Replies: 30
- Views: 21135
Re: Pock marks in matte centers
Oil and Synthetic separated, it curdled the gild. ________________________________________________ Want to slow Gilders Fast Gold Size? try adding a small amount of our VOC-free 24 hour size, 100% pure fat oil. Gilders "Honey-Oil" 24 hour Gold Size is designed for surface and Architectural gilding. ...
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:43 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Advice on brushes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4692
Re: Advice on brushes
good job Olivier.
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:24 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Varnish
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1842
Re: Varnish
Bump
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:01 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Signs In Movies
- Replies: 23
- Views: 31604
Re: Signs In Movies
You can see some my work in the movie "Peggy Sue Got Married", "Tucker" and "Howard the Duck". My Father Warren and I worked in conjunction with Barber signs. Peggy sue got married and Tucker had the most period pieces to recreate. Peggy Sue Got Married http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkT_IUwnjF0 Tuc...
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 4:22 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Problem With Water Gilding
- Replies: 28
- Views: 13881
Re: Problem With Water Gilding
Second batch of leaf looks like the Chinese leaf. Many of the Manufactures over seas have replaced their supply chains with Chinese Gold Leaf. The problem with the " Janky " Chinese Gold Leaf is that it's fractured from how they press it. Those of you ordering these discounted Chinese Gold might soo...
- Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:23 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Deadman Meet 2012
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5890
Re: Deadman Meet 2012
The darn horse wouldn't stand still. Sounds like you need to make the journey west.
- Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:35 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Deadman Meet 2012
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5890
Deadman Meet 2012
Got back from Larry White "Deadman" Meet and had a great time. Took some time on the last day to do a video walk through for those who couldn't make it out to the San Francisco Bay area for one of the best Gilder's Meets going. here's the link: http://letterheadsignsupply.com/letterhead-info/past-le...
- Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:46 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brush oil
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9897
Re: Brush oil
I bought a barrel of Machined Lard Oil to use, brushes stay fresh for years. Some suppliers of the past used raw lard oils in which would attract insects and vermin. Machined Lard Oil has gone through heating/cooking and filtering process, this is key in avoiding pests. Some of the oils mentioned ab...
- Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:23 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Blending behind glass problems
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6342
Re: Blending behind glass problems
Erik, I believe it's painted on too thick, notice how it looks like a palate that had extra paint on it that dried and wrinkled up. Vance, "too fat" might reference thickness not necessary in this case, where as Doug mentioned Linseed oil, in which I agree with and use, is much closer to the consist...
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:26 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Frog Juice over Gold
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7509
Re: Frog Juice over Gold
Frog Juice has held up for us 7 years when 3 coats are applied by brush with out thinning. R.Glawson Had a panel facing upright on top of his van that boasted 10 years of performance and counting. If your thinning frog juice you'll find the product tend to buckle up or crack apart. Wait for your gol...
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:47 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: corafoam
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9778
- Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:50 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Rick Glawson Article from American Breweriana Journal...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3762
- Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:32 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Combining Gold and Micas
- Replies: 2
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Hi Kelly, Gild the faces first, then flash the gild and edges with shadow Kaolin, micas can get all over the kaolin will help reduce surface contamination. Now size the edges and coat with micas when the size is ready. A great effect is to blend the micas on the edges from dark to light, with a gild...
- Fri Sep 22, 2006 3:58 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Mirroring stains in sandblasted areas
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6705
- Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:39 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Mirroring stains in sandblasted areas
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6705
- Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:34 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Surface Gild Failure
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3226
Disney experienced a simular experience with bubbles when finishing the Animal Kingdom, it ended up being carved wood that was infested with bugs, they had to place all of the carved projects into shipping containers and fumagate, after refinishing, it happened again, this time due to the bugs decom...
- Wed Feb 15, 2006 3:09 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: The Memorial Conclave 2006
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2494
The Memorial Conclave 2006
Here's a page on "The Memorial Conclave 2006" Letterhead Meeting
http://www.letterheadsignsupply.com/conclave_2006.htm
I want to Thank Rick Sacks & Danny Baronian for the additional photos!
http://www.letterheadsignsupply.com/conclave_2006.htm
I want to Thank Rick Sacks & Danny Baronian for the additional photos!
- Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:46 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Removing gold from unwanted areas
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2930
- Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:21 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: All Carving LH Meet....the last one
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1826
- Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:16 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Atkinson's "Last & Final Book" 1950 Ornate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2188
- Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:47 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glue won't adhere
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3812
Are you using tempered Glass, thus needing several applications. I use 100 grit Aluminum Oxide. Very little to no chipping sounds as if theres not enough tooth for the glue to grab. A couple of years ago I recieved many calls from folks with the same problem, one thing they all had in common was tha...
- Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:26 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: EC Matthews: Tricks of the Trade ; Jan. 26, 2006
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2972
- Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:49 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Have Stabilo pencils changed?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4243
Hello Mark, Stabilos are still made the same way with the same material, and this information comes from the direct source in Germany. Maybe it's the paint that has changed this date 01.26.06. Here's a tip for hot days , and for getting a sharp/fine tip with stabilos: place them in the freezer for 5...
- Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:44 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
- Replies: 54
- Views: 48355
- Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:39 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: EC Matthews: Tricks of the Trade ; Jan. 26, 2006
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2972
- Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:46 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gold wipes right off glass
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3512
- Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:50 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Old Articles Hidden Gems
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1089
Old Articles Hidden Gems
I Often enjoy going back thru old issues of magazines my father & I've collected over the last 50 years, to reread and gain additional perspective and a different point of view. It's interesting after spending so many years in the trade, the differences in how one might of viewed an article early on...
- Thu Apr 07, 2005 8:29 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Composite Leaf?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1660
Hello John, 1Shot acrylic clear and Chromatic Acylic Clear will work fine. I also use frog juice straight from the can, but avoid thinning it very much, thinning is the most common problem folks have, resulting in breakdown. When gilding I prefer to wait until the Gold Size has closed completely. In...
- Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:57 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Paint for Marker Board?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2449