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by Ron Berlier
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glue chipping question
Replies: 10
Views: 5694

Hi Pat,

What size PVC cap did you use and what was the time for it to run out? That might help some of "hit" a good viscosity when mixing our own glue up.

TNX in advance.
by Ron Berlier
Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Hensley Co.
Replies: 85
Views: 83145

Happy New Year all :!: :!:


I agree with you Dave, I seem to recall seeing this one as well. Sure dosen't look like an "old" sign. I'm sure Danny can clarify as he has pics of all of Rick's stuff.
by Ron Berlier
Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:36 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Compliments of the Season
Replies: 5
Views: 3578

Hope everyone has a Happy New :!:
by Ron Berlier
Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Flash Glass & tin foil
Replies: 3
Views: 2633

Bobbie, To the best of my knowledge the reflective material was set in behind the flash glass during the manufacturing process (presumably there is enough of a gap to NOT flatten the foil out). If you have the drawer front separated this should be easy to do and I assume you do in order to get the g...
by Ron Berlier
Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:45 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: John Studden / car accident
Replies: 11
Views: 7424

Re: Good News and Bad News

Glad to hear that John is OK, but what a shame to ruin such a nice ride. A huge ditto! Very glad to know that John escaped without any serious injuries to contend with. That type of accident, especially standing still, usually causes a real sever whiplash that dosen't go away for a very long time. ...
by Ron Berlier
Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:41 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Bar Panels
Replies: 14
Views: 9051

DYN-O-MITE :!: :!:
by Ron Berlier
Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 3:10 to Yuma
Replies: 5
Views: 3258

According to the movie credits it was filmed in New Mexico and the railroad was the "Reader RR"

http://www.readerrailroad.com/
by Ron Berlier
Tue Oct 09, 2007 4:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Rick Glawson Article from American Breweriana Journal...
Replies: 10
Views: 6493

Hi Larry, thanks for sharing a very nice article.

I too miss Rick. :cry:
by Ron Berlier
Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Sign Ornaments
Replies: 5
Views: 3998

Joe, very nice work and a great assortment for the customer to choose from.

Tell us about your casting process. Are you doing it in-house? What products are you using to cast with? What can you pass along from lessons learned during casting?

TNX
by Ron Berlier
Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Only You
Replies: 1
Views: 1852

Thanks Kelly, look at this one - it's amazing work as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw4nUdHYQ4E&NR=1
by Ron Berlier
Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:50 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Slumped Glass Corner Sign
Replies: 19
Views: 12581

Sir Dave, As asways a delight to view your EXCELLENT craftsmanship :!: :!: The word inspirational is not stong enough to describe the visual impact of your fine work. It's so great to see folks like you (Larry, John, Doug, etc. too) that truly have a huge passion for what they do. Please do continue...
by Ron Berlier
Thu May 31, 2007 11:59 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Stone Cutting movie
Replies: 11
Views: 7921

Roderick, " How much does a ipod eat?" The rumor going around is that it depends on the model and exterior color, but it could be just another "Rumor". :lol: For those that might like the DVD, from Frank Muhly, the producer: "The price is $50.00 and that includes shipping. I...
by Ron Berlier
Sun May 27, 2007 12:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Stone Cutting movie
Replies: 11
Views: 7921

Hello Carol,

Thanks for the very interesting link. As Danny mentioned it's worth loading on to an iPod for several viewings.

Hope all is well with you. Haven't seen you in quite some time.
by Ron Berlier
Wed May 16, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Mental Health Day in Machine...
Replies: 12
Views: 7492

Larry,

How are you getting these great and really clear still shots from the movie????
by Ron Berlier
Fri May 11, 2007 11:15 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Congratulations Mike!
Replies: 5
Views: 3711

Congratulations Mike!

Very nice write-up in current SignCraft regarding your 25 years of contributions! Very nice picture of you and Darla as well. Hope you continue with your articles as they are always interesting and helpful.
by Ron Berlier
Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Victorian Etching Techniques
Replies: 24
Views: 15419

Dave - How many man hours does it take to produce just one piece, assuming you start with a complete design?
by Ron Berlier
Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Endeavour to Persevere...(it's done)
Replies: 37
Views: 33135

Mr. Blake, let us know the details on what the mixture ratios are for whatever you use with the "gold size" to get it to spray well. TNX-
by Ron Berlier
Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:49 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How to get in touch with Don Coplen
Replies: 5
Views: 3541

Hi Rick, sorry that I can't help with the contact request, however, it would be apprecited if you would post some info on Ken's workshop as I didn't know he was doing them. Thanks in advance.
by Ron Berlier
Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:45 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Thanks again to the Denver Letterheads group
Replies: 4
Views: 3944

Couldn't agree more with all the positive thank you notes above. This is a daily stop for me and I really love seeing all the "eye candy" and technical information that flows through the board. So, "Ditto", a huge thank you to Kent, the rest of the Denver LetterHeads and the co-a...
by Ron Berlier
Mon Mar 12, 2007 11:29 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Endeavour to Persevere...(it's done)
Replies: 37
Views: 33135

Looks like another interesting project to follow Mr. Blake.

94 inches :?: Do they really make glass that long, or did ya just glue two together :?: :lol:
by Ron Berlier
Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:31 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: It's March 10th
Replies: 4
Views: 3083

Ditto-

I can still remember exactly where I was when I received the very hard to believe news of Rick's death. Still, miss Daddy Fine Gold and his great sense of humor. R.I.P.
by Ron Berlier
Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: More Tom Moore...
Replies: 2
Views: 2896

Sir Larry -

Very nice piece, indeed it does look like it just came out of Rick's professional restoration process.

Greatly appreciate you're sharing more of your fine work.
by Ron Berlier
Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Working on a new Photography web site
Replies: 16
Views: 9741

Hi Mike, I totally agree with you regarding many approachs to managing a huge amount of photos. The thing I really liked about Peter's book is that even though it does have a lot of material regarding the use of iViewMedi Pro software there is much more about establishing a methodology that will sup...
by Ron Berlier
Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Working on a new Photography web site
Replies: 16
Views: 9741

Mike, Thanks for the detailed feed back and wow that does sound like a huge amount of storage space until you really look at what happens to file sizes as they are manipulated. :idea: :idea: I have been reading a book that may, in the long run, make your photograph tracking a locating life much simp...
by Ron Berlier
Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Working on a new Photography web site
Replies: 16
Views: 9741

As always you're work, whatever it is, is quite inspirational!

:?: :?: With over 90,000 pics what methodology/system are you using to track what you have?






Edited: I need to type slower :(
by Ron Berlier
Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:27 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas (and some nice vintage images to boot!)
Replies: 21
Views: 12573

I too, along with Carolyn, would like to extend to all the very best of the Christmas Season and a very prosperious New Year. In addition, we hope that "Santa" fullfills all your Christmas wishes.
by Ron Berlier
Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Recent Photos
Replies: 10
Views: 5748

Mike,

Very interesting trees, even in the daylight. I would like to know more about "3 million candlepower flashlights" and this technique. Are there any good books on the technique and do you happen to have a link to these high powered flashlights that you are using?
by Ron Berlier
Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:43 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Recent Photos
Replies: 10
Views: 5748

Hi Mike,

You're creativity contiues to amaze me, very nice work.

What is you solution to sensor dust, do you clean it yourself?
by Ron Berlier
Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
Replies: 54
Views: 71602

Sir Larry -

Absolutely wonderful achievement that is more that well deserved!
Your work is always beautiful as well as simply amazing.

Great job :!: :!:
by Ron Berlier
Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:19 pm
Forum: Hand Lettering Techniques and Step by Steps
Topic: Hamilton Bank Note-Completed & Framed!
Replies: 54
Views: 23044

Sir Larry -

Absolutely wonderful achievement that is more that well deserved!
Your work is always beautiful as well as simply amazing.

Great job :!: :!: