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This is an interactive Bulletin Board on the topics of Sign making, design, fabrication, History, old Books and of coarse Letterheads, Keepers of the craft. The Hand Lettering Forum features links to resources, sign art history, techniques, and artists profiles. Learn more about Letterheads at https://theletterheads.com. Below you'll see Mchat has been added as a live communication portal for trial, and the Main forum Links are listed below.
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- Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:05 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Copper Mirror questions
- Replies: 18
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Hi Goldie and Sarah....I haven't tried any of the copper yet although have found for the most part everything is just as Sarah describes. So more to the point...... I stumbled on an old post some months ago while you were loading all the old in with the new. There was a post by Scott Rowan about how...
- Thu Jun 09, 2005 8:29 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: mirror making question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3980
Hi Russ...does the cloudy swirl have a colour to it...as in a bluish-red rainbow...or just a mucky appearance? In my own work the clouds are usually from the sander-polisher and not a good rinse at the end. The above (or below for that matter) conversation on angel gilding applies to this as well. A...
- Thu Jun 09, 2005 8:22 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Angel Gilding/Mirror silvering questions
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15577
- Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:25 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Angel Gilding/Mirror silvering questions
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15577
Petit...you tosser...you got the instructions right and are gonna love the results!!! Angel gilding in chips is amazing....One addition however...if you are using aluminum oxide to blast with, give a real good scrubbing with lye in advance that all Lawrence has said. That will keep the silver from t...
- Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: On Keepin Clean
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4324
- Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:35 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: size update
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6656
- Sat Jun 04, 2005 10:02 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: size update
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6656
- Sat Jun 04, 2005 5:36 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: size update
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6656
Dan...am using Clearstar and Mann Bros. These are in no way similar to frogjuice or the 1 shot. They aren't an issue here. These are similar to a crosslinked acrylic laquer. ....and don't ask me the chemistry! Now it did stay open longer but not as cool a gild as the 24hr. Am getting the idea to put...
- Sat Jun 04, 2005 2:48 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: size update
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6656
- Fri Jun 03, 2005 9:03 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: On Keepin Clean
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4324
When I worked for Harry Koffman I always kept a set of work shoes and shirt at the shop and changed into them each day (sort of). It was during this time I walked into the back to view something I was asked to look at just as I was about to leave for the day and blonk...stepped straight into an open...
- Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:49 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: size update
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6656
size update
Well...followed all directions below and the results were better but not as good as I had hoped. In the past I've used a 50/50 mixture of 24hr and 12hr size with great open times and an excellent gild...no patchy appearance here!! The problem was the 24 hr size is hard to get and the last few times ...
- Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:14 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gold size question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3753
- Tue May 31, 2005 9:30 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gold size question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3753
Dan...will try a test tomorrow and post results asap. Question??? and right off topic... Have you made the change to digital cameras? Am looking at a couple right now but the criteria is.....low light not too menu driven. The Konica Minolta has my eye right now as it has the image stabilizer built i...
- Tue May 31, 2005 8:58 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Hanging glass
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2872
- Tue May 31, 2005 8:37 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: gold size question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3753
gold size question
Okay....have heard of and used different mixtures of size for different uses although my standard is 12hr and gild in the morning. Who has and what are your experiences with using a 50/50 mixture of lefrancs and what is the set up time like in relation to straight 12hr. Have a job to gild in the nex...
- Tue May 31, 2005 8:01 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: IE Explorer and Outlook Express acting up
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3592
- Fri May 27, 2005 1:44 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: probelms with silver leaf
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1801
- Tue May 24, 2005 6:21 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Latest Tobacco sign....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5931
- Sat May 21, 2005 10:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Breaking in Brushes...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4500
Personally...I always just work it in naturally. It goes sort of like...in need of a new brush...wash out all the size in thinners with a rag....dip it into the paint.... Work it out for a moment or 2 and let it find it's edge, if it doesn't work well, start from washing it out again and then get to...
- Wed May 11, 2005 8:16 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Hardener in Dekor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10141
Hi all.....the magic brush is actually a jewellers brush. As to where to get them etc, haven't a clue. Jordan gave/sold me one last fall and use it everytime now. He uses whiting or calcium carbonate as a cleanser but I haven't actually noticed a difference (vs. bonami)...just smudge on a bit and pa...
- Tue May 10, 2005 7:20 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Intro & Questions (about Screen Printing) mj
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5563
- Sat May 07, 2005 11:41 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Spinnits
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3514
Hi...mine is a home made version from about 10 years or so back. Is a thimble with a stove bolt through it....foam rubber from a sft sponge attached to the end and jewellers velvet over all that. Have made quite a few others over the years, of different sizes and needing different effects and in the...
- Thu Mar 24, 2005 9:20 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: I've Waited Long Enough! (Angel Gild / tinning)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3056
- Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:19 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Need help quick....(glass signs)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5001
a quick P.S.
...should have added that I also "heard" that the clear is just non-pigmented medium/carrier.
- Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:16 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Need help quick....(glass signs)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5001
Hi Mike and Jeff... Well, was thinking the same thing, that the one shot clear was a good idea...although again I ain't got a heap of experience with it. Have used all the products Goldie has mentioned with good results. The hardener used carefully is very good stuff. At Memorial Conclave this winte...
- Tue Mar 22, 2005 8:54 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Need help quick....(glass signs)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5001
- Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:22 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Memorial Conclave?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8432
Hi Ray.....am just trying to get back into the swing and shake off a little of that jet lag. I also was hoping for a few photo's and news via others. All and all was a terrific weekend with a reasonably sized crowd...no fingers or lives were lost but lots of gold layed and many late nights spent. Se...
- Sat Jan 29, 2005 9:58 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Rick Glawson demonstrating Angel Gilding
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6359
- Sat Oct 30, 2004 11:07 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: PhotoShop Lettering
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5089
Hi John....I just finished taking the Butler workshop in Chicago and aside from being a blast the learning curve was huge. I wouldn't pretend to answer( or try for that matter) your immediate questions but only add that for a guy (me) that has almost no computer experience, these things are becoming...
- Thu Sep 16, 2004 8:02 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Frank Atkinson pages begun
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7087
Yes Ray....i also wonder what he might have thought.....and I wish he were arround to see it all. Not unlike Stephen Parrish and the pages Goldie has put together so well. I have only seen the repro books and never had my eyes let alone hands on any of the originals...and probably a good idea for th...