Lois, material availability depends on what's available in your location. UK? A few suggestions: 1 marine ply, 2 fin ply, aka Russian fin ply, both laminated ply with no voids (solid wood). 3 Have a local mill fabricate to your specs depending on availability locally. To find a mill in your area, co...

HI Lois,

need some clarification: checking several conversion sites, all come up 23 cm equals 9.05 inches. Do you mean 2.3, which equals .905 inch?

Somethings not right, please confirm.

Thanks,

Danny

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If you haven't seen this already, you'll find it interesting:

Sign Painters, the FULL MOVIE:

https://vimeo.com/93170848?fbclid=IwAR0 ... kVo65dTfyU

Wash your hands like your life depends on it:

https://www.facebook.com/anna.luen/vide ... 166096253/

Stunning work. That would be a great museum to visit.

Thanks for posting Paige.

Danny

There was a post a while back by Doug Berhardt on this forum that suggested Bitumen, a material used in the UK that serves the same purpose. In the US, a company by the name of Henry's makes caulking and roof sealers in quarts and gallons. One of their products was 108, and I believe Rick re package...

Hi Anthony, I'm actually doing fine for the time being, taste / desire to eat greatly improved once chemo stopped. Had 1 kidney partially removed 3-4 months ago, but was determined the cancers returned. The treatment for that is to have the cancerous kidney removed. Again, doing fine for now, making...

Jamie, best black back up paint is Naz Dar screen paint ink, FDE = fast dry enamel; can be thinned to brush on (screen print inks are thicker than 1 shot) and can be used out of the can for screen printing. If Naz Dar doesn't have it try Ink Dezyne both available from screen printing companies, some...

Nice work Alfred. What is the size of the glass from the last post?

Restoration of the Spatzier is impressive too.

Danny

Hi David, looking over my response the url I posted, really didn't address the technique you were asking about. The url I posted previously included sand blasting, acid etching and acid embossing with little info re etching. The following lists information on acid etching. Mica for acid etching: htt...

Hi David, the image you've posted is too soft to be certain, but I'd guess it's been acid etched. A quick search on this forum for acid etching and embossing gives this result: https://www.handletteringforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2785&p=13560&hilit=acid+etching+vs+acid+embossing#...

No, not a problem posting the link.

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Do an online search for Stained Glass Supplies for a store near you, or online sales.

Danny

For those in North America, Pierre d'Argent goes by the name Shadazzle available through Amazon; both are one and the same.

https://www.shadazzlecleaner.com/

It's also great for cleaning gold off of glass after backing up w/ paint, and is less abrasive than whiting and ammonia or Bon Ami.

Danny

John's suggestion is good, and would provide some valuable information. I'd clear coat the bronze plaque rather than treating the marble. In addition, check with a local auto body supply that carries automotive paint, and ask for some water white, pre catalyzed spray, available in spray cans. Using ...

Hi Russel, these may help: copper frame: https://www.handletteringforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2734&p=13214&hilit=spanger+catalogue#p13214 https://www.handletteringforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=759&p=2298&hilit=spanger+catalogue#p2298 Spanger catalogs, I don't kn...

Hi Terry, the photo you posted is referred to as a Boston gild. This thread should give you an better idea of the process: https://www.handletteringforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3495 and https://www.handletteringforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1219&p=2960&hilit=boston+gild#p2960 In...

but he know's how to wield a brush..

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Danny

Sketchbooks, check this artists sketchbook in Russia:

http://www.boredpanda.com/sketchbook-dr ... Newsletter

Amazing!

Have a sketchbook? Post it here!

Danny

Received a note from Doug recently, with a photo of Doug's last commercial sign, and a short note of his business: Other than the accolades and that it's actually been 45 years, it is accurate. Time to say bye to sign arts and onto other things... whatever that might be 😳 Doug Bernhardt Signwriting,...

Vance, I doubt there's much difference between the two, though I use Sophisticated finishes more than Modern Masters. At one time they were separate companies, but Sophisticated (Triangle Coatings) bought out Modern Masters long ago. Both products consist of a latex carrier with real, atomized metal...

Hi Alfred, add to your original post. Go to the top of the page you posted on, select 'new reply' add your text and more photos. Add more as necessary. What type of lights did you use, they look like LED's? I'm not sure if they put out any heat. Florescent lights are generally used, and put off abou...

Hi Doug, Spectacular work! Ever consider doing it for a living? :) 'it has been a long project. Is sometimes hard to stay focused.' How long is the 'long project'? I understand focus, or the lack thereof. Though my work is nothing like your craft, fortunately or not on larger jobs, the deadlines are...

Photos added 8/29/16 to Vance's last post.

Doug, my thoughts exactly, I've had similar problems. I'd guess the horizontal lines came from either the side slats on the delivery truck, or something that was stacked with the delivery, or during installation. As they were thoroughly examined prior to delivery, the marks were likely made after it...

Passion & Craftmanship in the UK:

https://vimeo.com/158165550

Vitaly, this thread is a long read but should answer your questions. Rather than build a special cabinet, try a light box as suggested in this thread, along with photos: https://handletteringforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3084&hilit=chipping+table Also note, when applying glue, turn the...

Vitaly, what is your primary language? The Ukrainian word for varnish is лак. Varnish is used as a clear adhesive to adhere the print directly to the glass. Another method is to mount the illustration to matt board, or stiff, thin paper, and tape behind the opening. The photo displays a digital prin...