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by DAVE SMITH
Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:48 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084181

And then blast them as well!
by DAVE SMITH
Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Restoration Panel
Replies: 4
Views: 3060

I'm not too sure but probably around 1920's.The bevel is very nice ,I was going to add a gold edge but felt it closed it all in. the lighthouse has the usual cross hatched look but is shiny rather than a matt finish which I prefer. I like the simple techniques of scraping the gold off over the acid ...
by DAVE SMITH
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:53 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Restoration Panel
Replies: 4
Views: 3060

Restoration Panel

Just finished restoring this little bevelled glass sign for a collector, the background was actually clear glass the collector asked if I could paint in a dark sky. The Acid etched letters and outlines were in bad condition, all the original gold and black outlines that were there I managed to keep....
by DAVE SMITH
Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:52 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Visiting with Lola
Replies: 5
Views: 3490

Pat. When I was over a few months back John Studden took me over to see Lola. We visited her for about an hour ,she seemed very well considering everything she has been through .It was also nice to see that her neigbours were keeping an eye on how she was. Also good to see she had a number of signs ...
by DAVE SMITH
Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:26 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Waterslide Transfers for glass
Replies: 8
Views: 5481

Thanks both James ,some very helpful info there, hopefully figured it all out here now.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Waterslide Transfers for glass
Replies: 8
Views: 5481

Thanks lads........... .all good helpful advice as usual.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Waterslide Transfers for glass
Replies: 8
Views: 5481

Waterslide Transfers for glass

This is a piece I am currently restoring for a collector. I came across the instructions printed on the back of this print on how to apply it. It looks like a printed Litho but with a gum adhesive, it also appears they may have left the backing sheet of paper on. The gold is very rich looking on the...
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: E .R .MOSS DESPENSING CHEMISTS GLASS SIGN
Replies: 0
Views: 2722

E .R .MOSS DESPENSING CHEMISTS GLASS SIGN

Hello all. I Bought this Early advertising Glass sign a few months back from a collector here in Torquay. The date I found on the back is 1878, it is in pretty good condition considering it's age. The gold is a single gild of 23crt on the back the sign background looks to have been stipple painted. ...
by DAVE SMITH
Tue Dec 04, 2007 3:15 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: John Studden / car accident
Replies: 11
Views: 7369

John for some reason has a problem with his computer so he can'nt get on this site at the moment. Larry sorry mate I thought it was called a reservation over there ,what I ment was a cross roads LOL. Our law here is that if your caught using a mobile phone you get points instantly on your license an...
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: John Studden / car accident
Replies: 11
Views: 7369

John Studden / car accident

John Phoned skyped me yesterday and told me he was in a car smash last week. He's ok he said he walked out of the vehicle without a scratch .A lady who was on the phone while driving went into the back of him while he was stationary at a set of lights. The car hit him that hard it pushed him into th...
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:08 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38291

See what I can do on that one Danny. I will have a word. pretty impressive gilding speed though.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:17 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: New Gilders Tip for Laying Full leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 38291

speedy tip

A friend of mine called Jake Antsell who has been working at Kelly signs in Toronto sent me an email to tell me he had been using my new gilding tip on some recent pub jobs there. I was amazed how quick he was laying the leaves. This is his email Hello mate, i just thought you would like to know tha...
by DAVE SMITH
Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:39 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue (chip) prep
Replies: 23
Views: 14729

Mike Yes these are just the design, the asphaltum is what your seeing, as you know once the chipping starts in that area they will be gone.
Thanks
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue (chip) prep
Replies: 23
Views: 14729

Sarah Yes the lights are about 3 inches apart the humidity in the room is about 80% and temp about 60, on the lightable humidity 25% and temp 90 once the lights warm up the perspex .Aways works great with a consistant chip.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:01 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue (chip) prep
Replies: 23
Views: 14729

The method I use always works very well. I am also like Rick was next to the coast so humidity is high here. I warm the glue up to a liquid form get the glass warm and the room ,sweep off the sandblast dust or wash it off works well also. Pour your glue on to your glass at the required thickness let...
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:39 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Copper Pressed Lettering behind Glass by Scarlett Rickard
Replies: 9
Views: 6343

Message from Scarlett Rickard. Scarlett said she is waiting upon passwords to get on to the site. She's asked me to post this info for her. Can you tell Danny Baronian that it was all a bit of a mystery! All the panels were broken except the ones shown in the picture with the scaffolding and the dec...
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Copper Pressed Lettering behind Glass by Scarlett Rickard
Replies: 9
Views: 6343

Copper Pressed Lettering behind Glass by Scarlett Rickard

I had an email a few days back from a lady called Scarlett Rickard a signwriter here in the UK. I have never met or talked to Scarlett.She said in her email she had been looking in on this site at all the interesting and great work going on here. She sent me some very nice images of her work and a j...
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:55 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Describe your dream shop
Replies: 3
Views: 2746

Larry. Nice shop man!
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:06 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Brilliant Cutting
Replies: 7
Views: 4708

That is strange Pat. I was just about to post some pictures of some fabulous cutting done by this firm from on board the ss Coronia . I spoke with James Witchell yesterday and he mentioned the same cut panels also. These images are from a catalogue I bought on the internet a few days ago called (Gla...
by DAVE SMITH
Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How Was This Glasswork Done?
Replies: 13
Views: 6713

Also with flashed glass it is possible to obtain different acid tones the same way you would acid an ordinary panel.The times between acid embossing can vary with 15 minute intervals to achieve the desired tone of colour. I was trying to find a post I made back along which showed some cutting into b...
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:37 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Brilliant Cutting
Replies: 7
Views: 4708

That other bench is probably his polishing bench Wayne , saves time swapping over wheels when your in between cutting and polishing.
Some of the earlier companies would have several cutting stations working at the same time. Yes Ray you would think he could have found a decent chair to sit on .
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:50 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Brilliant Cutting
Replies: 7
Views: 4708

Thanks Mike. It's a great site to share all our techniques and stories and to be part of such a talented bunch of people.
If I come across anything sign and glass related it will be posted here for interest!
Thanks
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Brilliant Cutting
Replies: 7
Views: 4708

Brilliant Cutting

I came across this image of a man cutting a design into plate glass over a cutting wheel. The work looks intricate, he appears to be working with possibly a puntie wheel to create these shapes.
Dave

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by DAVE SMITH
Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hellooooooooo !!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 7151

Hello Dan.
Managed to get back online here. My roughter packed in so no internet for 4 days, felt like the world had stopped . Dan you make some very nice work. Your workshop looks great.
Great to see what your upto keep posting buddy!.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:38 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Cutting How To's
Replies: 11
Views: 5711

If you remember Doug he showed us the door after I mentioned you were Canadian, plus he phoned me a few days later and asked me not to bring you there again as he could'nt understand your accent. I will try at some stage try to video him cutting thick glass and upload it on Youtube. Get some answers...
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Cutting How To's
Replies: 11
Views: 5711

Hi Pat . It's interesting reading your post. I have a friend who is a glass cutter , I have him cut my glass and some of the pieces I see him cutting as you have discribed is exactly the same ,he also uses a blow torch etc I took Doug Bernhardt to see him once ,he only demonstrated to Doug with a sm...
by DAVE SMITH
Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:34 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Cutting How To's
Replies: 11
Views: 5711

Yes he always seems clean and tidy Wayne.
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:25 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Decorative English Acid Panels
Replies: 12
Views: 6800

The pub is about 400 metres from Harrods Doug. You know where that is? I pleaded with the guy to sell it, he was too much into advertising also .I asked him to keep an eye out for me for a copy.
Here are some pics from the same book.
Dave
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by DAVE SMITH
Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Rawson and Evans glass
Replies: 3
Views: 2613

No actually I did not Larry. I still would like to make these panels at some stage. a bit too busy to make them at the moment . Do fancy making them too Larry?
Dave
by DAVE SMITH
Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Cutting How To's
Replies: 11
Views: 5711

Hey Kelly that's funny seeing this video. The guy cutting the glass is my friend James who owns Creative glass in Bristol UK. I went on one of his fused glass courses a while back to gain some experience with kiln work.
Thanks for posting it here.
Dave