Yes I noticed that Dan. Even back then seems they had to offer out deals. Here are two panels of glass I took some photos of a while back.I have posted some like this in the past These panels are in central London, they show the finished product and design that you see in the brochures, there are so...

Funny you should say that Wayne . I started the font the day after I found them. Thought it would be a nice one to do ,there is a few letters to re-make though.
Dave

I was in London a few weeks back and was looking around an old book shop .I came across this old catalogue on Traditional acid toning and cutting .The book is about 1/2'' thick and it is 16x14 wide loads of info in there ,turned out it was not for sale, the owner let me take some pics though of the ...

I spoke with Handover Brushed today about the Lefranc changes . It appears as we all know Lefranc took the lead out and it caused major problems to the product. Mike at Handover gave me a number for a company called Robersons who are the main supplier for lefranc in this country. They said it is now...

I'm as much in the dark as you are with this one Doug. I have a couple of tins of the original which I use for glass. I will phone Alan Brindle the goldman of Manchester ,he pretty much gilds everything that moves over here, if anyone will know he will. Give me a few days there mate.
Smitty

gold vinyl Doug.
Dave

You beat me to that one Doug .Posted at the same time. Could you explain a bit more detail what you seen at Roberts? I have tried chipping acid but had poor results . Are you saying chip the glass then acid etch the chip? I like the effect of random asphatltum stippled with a rag and acid etched. Wo...

Some very kind responses thanks guy's very much to you all. Its great to share our work with people who appreciate our craft. These glass panels Kelly were not that difficult to make . I vectorised the scroll and where the brilliant cuts and punties were to go (2 hours design time max) the drawing w...

That was one thing I forgot to do was sign them James. The longer panels are signed, I guess I could sign the backs with paint. Wayne yes it is the Clocktower, It is an on going job for the bar .After Christmas I start on the main windows at the front. Thanks for your comments and interest here ever...

Hi guy's I Finished these four glass panels today for a bar over here. I have always wanted to combine glue chipping with acid toning. These panels were first brilliant cut and then acid etched using white acid, I then cut them back with a weaker acid mix to show the second tone which appears lighte...

Doug. Colora the old term spelling -not that I'm any better at spelling is spelt 'Cholera' It Is Picked up by pour sanitation which leads to drinking polluted water and then your digestive system breaking down ,it can be cured and is controlable. Usually epademics are started from severe flooding ar...

I tell you what this is cracking me also. You guy's are mad, very funny........
Waiting to see what happens next. What ever that was Doug it was'nt very nice, hit me right in the face......
Dave

Very nice Wayne . Looks like your getting some nice work in .
Dave

You guy's are funny as .. Cracking me up over here . Keep the story going my kids love it.
Cheers boys
Dave and family

Thanks Larry and Tony. Get your butts over here for a spot of tea and some Devon Cream Scones. And when your full and ready to bring it all up we'll do some gilding. Dennis when Noel is on vacation you need to test his tip out and see how well it works for you. I think in the future I will be sendin...

Joe you made a very good job of that, top craftsmanship I would say. Where abouts over here are you sending it?
Dave

I have no idea who that is Wayne.

Hi there Raymond.
I never thought of that,it will be strange watching them in 10 years time.
Have you used your Tip yet? See what I can come up with for a designing tool ,now that would be a break through.
Dave

Thanks Gary and Kelly. Lauren is very interested. She always comes in my studio after school wanting to know what I'm upto,she shows alot of interest. Rich the idea behind the tip was to make it quick and easy to lift sheets of gold from the book. Having to keep turning paper and keeping the paper d...

I placed some video's recently of my new Smith Tip Design onto Youtube. You can see my kids using them and demonstrating how they work. In a few shots the hairs touch the glass due to them pressing the Tip to the glass and no experience. This video shows my 14 yr old daughter Hannah at her first eve...

Good move Larry. How did you manage to get the copy in the end? Great to read about Rick again
Dave

Hello John.
It was good to meet you also. The Deadman meet at Larrys was very inspiring and alot of fun, lots of new faces coming into the trade that weekend. A Great bunch of talented people.
Hope to see you again there sometime.
Dave

Well done James,some detective work was needed. Interesting acid techniques on the fruit panels which would explain the different styles. Thanks for finding that information mate.
Dave

Actually come to think of it I think you may of sent me these photo's Mike. I'm not certain ,but Do you have any of these images that I could use ?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks .
Dave

Hi guys I would like to make some curved signs with these designs . I can make up the artwork but was wondering if anyone can supply me with a better image of these pictures showing more detail. Once the artwork is made and If anyone is interested in using it please give me a shout. Thanks Dave http...

I use a hydrovane Robert. Instant power and pressure so powerful never lets me down. You can pick up cheap second hand machines on the market .

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Just a thought.
Dave

Ray, Renata and there son Noah visited Torquay in 1994. They spent a week with me and my family ,they are such great people to have around you. we had a fun week of showing them around our town. I plan to go and see them next year while over that way. Rays art and design work is incredilble. I will ...

I wish I was a bit closer for this new society of workshops, sounds like it's a good thing to get all the gilders together .
and share there techniques. How many spaces are there for the workshops John?.
Dave

Hi James. After speaking with the National Trust the fruit glass signs were poss made by Italian craftsman. I spoke with a lady by the name of Patricia Payton a restoration artist for the trust,.She spoke of Italians working at the bar from the early build but alot of the glass work came into the ba...

Hi Dan.
I bought this tin of cookies with the idea of using this same technique, liked the look of the gold around the image gave me some ideas for a future piece .Cookies are long gone!
Dave