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by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:44 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold Leaf on Glass Workshop
Replies: 19
Views: 13596

Noel C and Studdley....you guys are gonna have a blast. I remember just what an eye opener it was for me when I took your workshop....10 or so years ago?...it can't be!
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signs in movies
Replies: 2
Views: 2026

Seegar......I'm begining to get the idea this could be a cult film for "signtists" I dunno,... but I dunno anyone north of the 49th who's even seen it! Mitchum was my hero as Pugg Henry!
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5529

the perfect chip....and yes I know the one you mean. Might be described as a snail chip?...? Deep with no blasting showing?..? I get that in the winter...when the rooms are hot and the humidity is less than the Saharah desert. Did a piece which was at Glawson and Evans for a few years and was always...
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:56 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Nikon D70 camera update
Replies: 34
Views: 25680

and I say...

Thanx heaps...will try all the suggestions Sarah and Goldie
by Doug Bernhardt
Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Nikon D70 camera update
Replies: 34
Views: 25680

have followed with interest and sounds like dust on the CCD sensor to me also Goldie. There was a kit they offered me when I got my D70 which I declined as I won't be changing lenses for quite a while. This is the time(according to reports) that the dust becomes an issue. Also am surprised and disap...
by Doug Bernhardt
Thu Aug 18, 2005 7:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5529

Ray... I am on the last few pounds of an old supply of glue from before I met Rick and was wondering about the re-ordering. Look forward to hear the results also. Have three pieces chipping at the shop just now also. It has been very hot and extremely humid here so this was doing it's thing in the s...
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Nikon D70 camera update
Replies: 34
Views: 25680

Will have more to report in a week or so, as I just posted something similar in response to Doug Fieldiers question/post re; old book. So, to be more spesific...I got the D70s with a VR lense which seems quite good for the purpose in mind....low available light. I arrived at these choices after some...
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: "Der praktische Schildermaler" What to do........
Replies: 15
Views: 11976

to Doug from Doug....great idea to show arround and get your costs recovered....I also have a fine CD of English Pubs (that is about to increase in size) as I'm about to continue crawling through London pubs for another week starting this Monday. Got the cool new nikon D70s,a pile of memory and help...
by Doug Bernhardt
Sun Jul 31, 2005 8:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Looking for Old safe reference material
Replies: 13
Views: 9150

I'd try Palms ornaments....Rick Glawson gave me a photocopied-copy quite a few years ago and it has been very, very useful ever since. Not only for the actual ornaments but more largely for the inspiration.
by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Opaque Projectors... What do you use?
Replies: 10
Views: 6053

Hold on Dudes....that copying to transparency stuff is WAY old hat. I have a 20 or so year old Artograph 500 (opaque) and is worth it's weight in gold! Will blow up a business card to a 4x8 in the space of 10' from the wall.....not that that needs to be done much anymore....BUT what the hay... ;=) i...
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Local color: Images of the Grand Tetons
Replies: 11
Views: 5002

Hi Mike and Ron, Just got the D70s a week or so ago as I have a trip to England planned for relatively soon and want to settle into some more pub photography. The photo you show Mike does look like a "doctored" photo although tasteful and well executed! I can hardley wait to settle down to...
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: While browsing the Feature Articles....
Replies: 3
Views: 2487

An example of what you mean specifically would help hugely here. I have the Atkinson plates as well a smany other reference books but am not sure what plates or details you are speaking of.
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:45 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Bad luck in 3s or 4s?
Replies: 13
Views: 7488

Whew...am winded just hearing about it. You've had your share, but I like Billy Bobs take on it, and no driving.
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:34 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: exposure units
Replies: 10
Views: 6756

I have an old unit which is very good and gives me a film of about 42"x60" in just a couple of minutes. The light source is 2000watts and runs on 220. When it was new it was very expensive but there are some real deals right now on this "dated" equipment. The process I use goes s...
by Doug Bernhardt
Sun Jul 10, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What brand gold do you prefer???
Replies: 7
Views: 4070

Seegar...what do you mean by first and second surface? First time (I think) I've heard that expression.
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What brand gold do you prefer???
Replies: 7
Views: 4070

A quick few as this is such a personal choice thing....Love german leaf for patent and Italian in loose for surface gilds...for glass I also love the Monarch which is something like a double gold. Premiuim leaves....and welcome any corrections
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:01 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Digital Video And Editing
Replies: 10
Views: 5086

Hi again Raymond and Goldie.... I also have an interest in something like this but sheesh...if the learning curve is WAY steep, just need to pass. The project I have in mind is just a fun thing other than work make a living stuff. Also, do you need this so you can do some mis-info video's? Something...
by Doug Bernhardt
Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Digital Video And Editing
Replies: 10
Views: 5086

okay....

Well Ray...there's the answer. If you wanna mess up the bull board with nonsense questions at least you'll get the truth. I was hoping the answer was gonna say something like "if you know photoshop, this will be a breeze" but no....Mikey's gonna throw a wrench into things. Say...how come y...
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How much, how often?
Replies: 7
Views: 4362

fun

Hi Cam...long time no hear your voice!.... Round here(my shop), as you know, everything is done by hand in the manner you have mentioned. As so, it is hard to compare experiences and quickly admit this was and is an intentional choice. When I began in the sign business it was because things were don...
by Doug Bernhardt
Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:57 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: do ya or don't ya
Replies: 9
Views: 5356

First reply

I have a site and it does act as a portfolio more than anything....it is also a good first introduction to what I'm trying to and do.... doing. (try and say that 10 times fast)...also, a friend of mine did it for me and I would never have spent big bucks on one. It isn't really a sales tool as much ...
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:59 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: mirror question....
Replies: 5
Views: 3296

Vance...it is the way to go. There are so many interesting ways to get "antiquing" into the process ,such as plopping a little bit of aluminum oxide onto the glass after final cleaning, ...misting silver strip over it before back-up.....and so many many more, that it also bears mentioning ...
by Doug Bernhardt
Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:04 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: National Letterheads Meet 2006 set for June 16-18
Replies: 1
Views: 1709

Todd...is great to hear you are taking this on and can imagine you will do so in your usual thorough manner!....so GOOD SHOW!!
by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Jun 27, 2005 9:22 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Orange Magic Tape
Replies: 4
Views: 3085

I'll have to do a check on whatz in my shop right now but is prob to get and works just like Ray's green tape. ....used that before too.
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Jun 22, 2005 5:37 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: a question on gilt
Replies: 3
Views: 2475

Well without being there it is REAL hard to tell whats going on....although I have a guess or three.....the surface was contaminated before size....the surface wasn't preped properly....one of the layers of paint is coming off with the gold attached....or just one of those idiot darn things that hap...
by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Nikon D70 camera update
Replies: 34
Views: 25680

Thanx Mike, Ron and Danny.....you've helped alot here as did the sites. Have done quite a bit of reading and the D70s is high on list. Basically the canon we have now...(a good entry camera a few years ago) is WAY to menu driven and am looking for a digital to be as much like my 35mm's with all the ...
by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: watercolor rendering
Replies: 1
Views: 1660

Seegar.....this sounds a little off centre here...try me and I'll do my best to get it to sound like I'm trying to say it. Also, so much is dependant on reading the situation...... The funding for a shopping ctre or whatever won't hinge on an illustration but a good job for the "pitch" mig...
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Copper Mirror questions
Replies: 18
Views: 10485

Sarah...this is first I've heard of it.....and sounds like something VERY cool. I am going to do a test or 3 in the near future of silver satining and will let you know what happens. So far all I have is an "idea" of what temperatures to start at!......very vague.
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Copper Mirror questions
Replies: 18
Views: 10485

...as to paints in advance of silvering have never really dug to deep into that other than to mention what I have. There are a few good books about/arround although I've never looked for any formulae...will scratch me noodle a bit more yet. On the lye question....it should have read better if I'd sa...
by Doug Bernhardt
Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:01 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Copper Mirror questions
Replies: 18
Views: 10485

Hi Sarah and Mike...yes Mike that is the post. Iwouldn't wanna get into a wrestling match with Sarah over this as she has WAY more experience than I...however....from much of the 100yr. old English work I've seen and read about there is a way to paint on the glass BEFORE silvering as they did. They ...
by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:08 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Painting on glass
Replies: 2
Views: 2148

Pretty much whatever you like. One shot and Japan colours are a good choice...acrylics however are not!
good luck!