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by Jerry Berg
Wed May 21, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Backup paint question
Replies: 3
Views: 4190

Re: Backup paint question

Hi Rick,

Here's a link to the letterhead sign supplies page with various back-up enamels.

http://letterheadsignsupply.com/glassgi ... ing-paints

Jerry
by Jerry Berg
Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Backing of a reverse glass sign question
Replies: 12
Views: 10695

Re: Backing of a reverse glass sign question

Hi Oliver, When I have to back up lettering with a panel like you have done with the red, I mask out the area and use a 1/4" black poly foam roller. These rollers come in 12" length usually, so I cut them down to about 4". When rollering on the paint I can come back and lay it off nic...
by Jerry Berg
Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:21 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Latest glass signs
Replies: 46
Views: 40185

Re: Latest glass signs

Wow, that's a big piece Rod. Very nice work! I'd like to see that in person.
by Jerry Berg
Fri Oct 11, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Font Site
Replies: 2
Views: 3092

New Font Site

You can check it out here... www.artistfonts.com
by Jerry Berg
Thu Aug 15, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Painting Mag material...Help!
Replies: 6
Views: 4975

Re: Painting Mag material...Help!

Bob, you could just lay vinyl down for your background color. Your going with vinyl letters, may as well make it an all
vinyl job, collect the moolah and be done with it.
by Jerry Berg
Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Yet another newbie
Replies: 41
Views: 85176

Re: Yet another newbie

Vladimir, thanks for taking the time to post your work. Beautiful and very inspiring. I hope you can afford the supplies
that you are in need of soon. What you are doing with what you have is much more than admirable. Again, beautiful work by a true artist!
by Jerry Berg
Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: Yet another newbie
Replies: 41
Views: 57922

Re: Yet another newbie

Vladimir, thanks for taking the time to post your work. Beautiful and very inspiring. I hope you can afford the supplies
that you are in need of soon. What you are doing with what you have is much more than admirable. Again, beautiful work by a true artist!
by Jerry Berg
Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Brush work only
Replies: 5
Views: 6724

Re: Brush work only

Looks good Alan, nice work!
by Jerry Berg
Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: John Mayer Dedication to our art.
Replies: 3
Views: 4348

Re: John Mayer Dedication to our art.

Bravo Dave! This has to be a first, for someone in this trade to get this type of recognition. Congratulations!
by Jerry Berg
Wed May 15, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Latest glass signs
Replies: 46
Views: 40185

Re: Latest glass signs

Very nice Rod! Thanks for sharing.
by Jerry Berg
Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:51 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lefranc original gold size.
Replies: 35
Views: 33296

Re: Lefranc original gold size.

Here is what my search turned up. http://www.artessentialsofnewyork.com/g ... 0-17-.html
It's listed near the bottom of the page.
by Jerry Berg
Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2082268

Re: Original Dead Men

Very nice Larry! Can't wait to see that one.
by Jerry Berg
Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Custom Glass Signs
Replies: 7
Views: 6025

Re: Custom Glass Signs

Nice stuff there Rod!
by Jerry Berg
Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: Memorial Conclave 28
Replies: 8
Views: 11255

Re: Memorial Conclave 28

That looks good Larry, I like that Jenco style.
by Jerry Berg
Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Memorial Conclave 28
Replies: 8
Views: 7418

Re: Memorial Conclave 28

That looks good Larry, I like that Jenco style.
by Jerry Berg
Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Award
Replies: 13
Views: 9641

Re: Award

Wow, the site opened up on your work this time. Didn't even have to search.
Another well deserving vote for you my friend!
by Jerry Berg
Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Award
Replies: 13
Views: 9641

Re: Award

Dave, I looked at the site and could not find where to vote.
by Jerry Berg
Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Backing up Silver Gild
Replies: 19
Views: 14840

Re: Backing up Silver Gild

Hi Jen,

That looks really good. Don't use silver leaf. Use 12k gold leaf. It is 1/2 gold and 1/2 silver and
won't tarnish. Back it up with back up enamel. You can get it here http://letterheadsignsupply.com/glassgi ... amel-paint

Jerry
by Jerry Berg
Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: My studio's windows and a website update with new photos
Replies: 9
Views: 7481

Re: My studio's windows and a website update with new photos

Very nice work on your windows Bruce! Your website has allways been enjoyable as well.
by Jerry Berg
Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Biker piece
Replies: 3
Views: 3614

Biker piece

This is just a smaller piece I did for one of the club members. He wanted lots of MOP after looking
at some of my other pieces. It's backed up with the club colors as they are on thier jackets.
by Jerry Berg
Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Replicating a broken white acid etched window
Replies: 15
Views: 11814

Re: Replicating a broken white acid etched window

Looks like you did a very nice replication for your client Erik. Good job!
by Jerry Berg
Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: silver leaf question
Replies: 12
Views: 9470

Re: silver leaf question

My first thought would be that your size dried to a hardened state. Happened to me before.
by Jerry Berg
Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Painter from Tacoma, WA / Aluminum Box
Replies: 5
Views: 4852

Re: New Painter from Tacoma, WA / Aluminum Box

They don't have it listed on thier web site but I do see them when I visit thier establishment.
There are quite a few items not listed that are hard to find items.

Jerry
by Jerry Berg
Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:14 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Painter from Tacoma, WA / Aluminum Box
Replies: 5
Views: 4852

Re: New Painter from Tacoma, WA / Aluminum Box

Levi,

You can buy those type of sign kits at Pacific Coast Sign Supply in Portland, Or.

Jerry
by Jerry Berg
Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:53 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Ginstitute. Portobello Road ,London
Replies: 24
Views: 20136

Re: The Ginstitute. Portobello Road ,London

Wow Dave, stunning work. Thanks for posting!
by Jerry Berg
Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:21 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Pinstriping
Replies: 1
Views: 2317

Pinstriping

I striped this bike over the weekend. It has about 18 feet of 23k turned gold with a plum colored outline and some dark red stripes. The red only shows in just the right light. The guy wanted things simple so I think it worked out for him. I also did the tank and ferring, those pictures where quite ...
by Jerry Berg
Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods
Replies: 24
Views: 19480

Re: G.A.Schwarz, Toys & Fancy Goods

Very nice Larry! I'm sure the client was overly happy.
by Jerry Berg
Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: LP's are back ! Born and Raised cover, John Mayer
Replies: 11
Views: 9607

Re: LP's are back ! Born and Raised cover, John Mayer

I'd frame that and do some nice gold work on the glass to compliment it.

Happy birthday Dave!
by Jerry Berg
Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:59 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: very nice work mr. seese.....!!
Replies: 10
Views: 6580

Re: very nice work mr. seese.....!!

Very nice Dan. I just looked at the intire site, it kind of drew me in. I think that's what you want to have happen.
Your work is top notch!