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by Russ McMullin
Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:42 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Chipping & Mask Removal
Replies: 18
Views: 10959

Thanks Larry! Oh, and thanks too for sending me my notes from the meet!

Russ
by Russ McMullin
Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:40 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Chipping & Mask Removal
Replies: 18
Views: 10959

So, the question remains. Even Kelly wasn't suggesting a solid layer of uncut glue. What happens if you do cut around the letters, but you leave the mask on instead of removing it?

Russ
by Russ McMullin
Sun Sep 04, 2005 10:39 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue Chipping & Mask Removal
Replies: 18
Views: 10959

So, even if you cut around the letters when the glue gels, there will still be problems if you don't peel up the mask and extra glue?

Russ
by Russ McMullin
Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:19 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Interesting Ebay Auction...
Replies: 7
Views: 5133

I'll bet you think that's pretty humorous don't you Larry. Knowing full well that I wouldn't have the ability to resist downloading hundreds of those images.
by Russ McMullin
Sat Aug 20, 2005 11:02 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Brush Differences.
Replies: 8
Views: 5863

Ron at Letterhead Sign Supply has been great to answer my questions. You may consider giving him a call: 800-531-3539.
by Russ McMullin
Thu Aug 18, 2005 8:31 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 2
Views: 2350

Hi Hedley, welcome aboard. As you can see, the traffic here is sometimes sporadic, but it can get really interesting in a big hurry. I've learned alot in the short time I've been hanging around. Nice work on your websites!

Russ
by Russ McMullin
Tue Aug 16, 2005 10:44 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Need help with Atkinson book
Replies: 3
Views: 2457

Bill, what did you do to get it restored?
by Russ McMullin
Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glass panels- for newbies
Replies: 21
Views: 17080

There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a design on a piece of glass, but it's possible to record the steps taken for a particular project. There are some gaps in my knowledge, but here is how the project came together from my perspective: Design: Larry created the design, so that...
by Russ McMullin
Sat Aug 13, 2005 11:38 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: glass panels- for newbies
Replies: 21
Views: 17080

Catherine, I would be happy to give a review of the steps we took, and of things I learned to do, and not do. Over the phone might be easiests. I'm not a master of the craft, but I did see and participate in the process at Larry's meet.
by Russ McMullin
Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Best Brand of Router Bits?
Replies: 11
Views: 7688

I have had good experiences with CMT and Freud bits, but I've heard Whitesides are even better. Pine has a lot of pitch, which probably contributes to the dulling of the bits. Danny Baronian should have an opinion on this. His woodwork is very clean and precise.

Russ
by Russ McMullin
Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Transporting Glass...
Replies: 4
Views: 3051

My box was probably overkill, but it worked out great. I used 2x4s and 3/4" birch plywood for mine. Sheets of blue insulation foam worked great for the padding. The FRAGILE GLASS labels on the side must have aided in the handling, because it wasn't beat up at all when I got home. Each way on th...
by Russ McMullin
Fri Aug 05, 2005 2:05 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dead Man Meet, Hayward CA
Replies: 4
Views: 3403

more pics

Here's a link to some of the pictures I took:

http://www.russpix.com/deadman/index.htm
by Russ McMullin
Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:26 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dead Man Meet, Hayward CA
Replies: 4
Views: 3403

That Sally does make a tasty meal - even the beans!
by Russ McMullin
Tue Jul 26, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How do you transport glass?
Replies: 5
Views: 3732

Sarah, how was the package shipped? UPS?
by Russ McMullin
Mon Jul 25, 2005 1:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How do you transport glass?
Replies: 5
Views: 3732

Danny Baronian left a reply earlier today, and then it was gone. I'm in a Twilight Zone episode.

Russ
by Russ McMullin
Sun Jul 24, 2005 4:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: How do you transport glass?
Replies: 5
Views: 3732

How do you transport glass?

I will be going to some meets where glass work will be the focus. I will be flying, so I'm worried about getting the glass home safe and sound. I have an idea for a crate to bring with me, but I'd also like to benefit from the experience of others. Any wisdom you can provide will be much appreciated...
by Russ McMullin
Tue Jun 28, 2005 11:20 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: OHV lettering system?
Replies: 2
Views: 2244

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for Jill. It's in a book called Applied Lettering. The authors are George Evans and Christine Cash: http://www.russmcmullin.com/grid_alphabet.jpg Amazon has used copies listed for a buck and change from various sellers. Here is a link to a larger scan of ...
by Russ McMullin
Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Angel Gilding/Mirror silvering questions
Replies: 20
Views: 15571

Thanks very much Larry for sharing that. I've got some projects in mind and I need all the info I can get.

Russ
by Russ McMullin
Sun Jun 12, 2005 3:04 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What are the mirroring chemicals and what do they do?
Replies: 8
Views: 4408

I have no desire whatsoever to make my own chemicals, but it seems like experiments could be more meaningful with some basic understanding of the process. You have alot more experience making mirrors, so if you say it's not important, than I guess it isn't. What I really want to know is how to care ...
by Russ McMullin
Sun Jun 12, 2005 1:51 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What are the mirroring chemicals and what do they do?
Replies: 8
Views: 4408

What are the mirroring chemicals and what do they do?

Don't worry, I'm not thinking of making my own. I just want to understand what the different solutions do, and how they should be handled. How photosensitive are these solutions, and how should they be stored? How long do they last? I notice that there is a reducer and activator for each of the gild...
by Russ McMullin
Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Angel Gilding/Mirror silvering questions
Replies: 20
Views: 15571

I may be leaving too much water before the silver goes on. I do pour the water off first, but I haven't spent a lot of time on it. Should I spend the extra time letting it drip off the corner?
by Russ McMullin
Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Angel Gilding/Mirror silvering questions
Replies: 20
Views: 15571

Mike, thanks for the tip about diluting the silver on the first layer. I will keep trying different things. My third mirror definitely looks better than the first two. The point you make about not needing wide, flat areas of mirror is well taken. I want to add etching and chipping to my experiments ...
by Russ McMullin
Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Angel Gilding/Mirror silvering questions
Replies: 20
Views: 15571

Sarah, I caught that one out before I started. When 30:1 became 1:1, I knew something was up. No worries. Here is another attempt from today: http://www.russmcmullin.com/mirror_blemish2.jpg The stripe on the side is a reflection. The dark coiled shape is the blemish I keep seeing. Other than that, t...
by Russ McMullin
Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:39 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: mirror making question
Replies: 7
Views: 3977

I really appreciate the feedback. I had looked at the fronts briefly, but they hadn't been backed up. Hoping it would make a difference I applied the backup paint and went to work - where I wrote my post. I came home and turned the mirrors over. The blemishes are still there. I did my best to captur...
by Russ McMullin
Thu Jun 09, 2005 9:42 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: mirror making question
Replies: 7
Views: 3977

I really haven't taken a good look at the front of the mirror yet, so I am going by what I'm seeing as the mirror is made. I silvered it twice and that didn't make much difference. The cloudy pattern is darker than the surrounding area - not really a color, just gray. Swirls may not be the right wor...
by Russ McMullin
Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: mirror making question
Replies: 7
Views: 3977

mirror making question

Rather than hijack another thread I'll start my own. I just got started today with the Master Tool Kit. My test pieces are 9"x12" panes from Lowe's. I did two of them, and I got some faint, cloudy swirls in the silvering. The swirls show up right after I put down the mixed silver solution....
by Russ McMullin
Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: IE Explorer and Outlook Express acting up
Replies: 6
Views: 3588

I would try a different spyware remover and see if it finds more stuff. Adaware and Spybot are both good. Spysweeper is my favorite. I have been spyware free for over a year with Spysweeper. Sometimes one program will miss something that another program will catch. If the Microsoft spyware program d...
by Russ McMullin
Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:57 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: IE Explorer and Outlook Express acting up
Replies: 6
Views: 3588

It sounds like spyware to me. For some reason most anti-virus programs don't detect spyware. I have had really good luck with Spysweeper. I pay for it, but I think there is a free trial version.

Russ