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by Larry White
Tue Sep 02, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Rawson & Evans store sign
Replies: 10
Views: 9745

Re: Rawson & Evans store sign

Nice piece! Are you looking to sell it?

Thanks for all that additional information, Robare
....perhaps you should be a private investigator!

I like the old reverse glass piece over the current
digi print signage for the fitness center....
well, that's me...that's me....
by Larry White
Fri Aug 29, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What to do first? Gilding or silvering?
Replies: 7
Views: 6966

Re: What to do first? Gilding or silvering?

I've done both gold deposition and silvering in the same process. One way is to completely clean the glass, then isolate the gold area with a bead of industrial strength hot melt glue, gild this area with the gold solution, pour off, then silver the whole piece. The silvering creates the mirror fini...
by Larry White
Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: What to do first? Gilding or silvering?
Replies: 7
Views: 6966

Re: What to do first? Gilding or silvering?

Its not impossible to silver over gilding or other painted work, but it can be difficult, and risky. I think its always best to plan out the steps as: 1) Any glass surface alterations such as glue chipping, acid etching, sand carving, etc. 2) Any type of solution gilding work, then 3) Gilding, paint...
by Larry White
Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dean Hensley
Replies: 1
Views: 2560

Re: Dean Hensley

I trust you saw this thread we've had going on Dean Henlsey's work...

The Hensley Co.
by Larry White
Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Thinking of venturing into the sandblasted sign business and
Replies: 7
Views: 6103

Re: Thinking of venturing into the sandblasted sign business and

Greetings John- It'd be my surmise that the type of equipment you'll need will be based on the size of the work that you envision doing. If you're gonna do big stuff, then you'll need bigger equipment. Where you're going to do the actual blasting would also be a factor. If you live out in the countr...
by Larry White
Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085123

Re: Original Dead Men

I appreciate humor, boys...
but I'm beginning to think you're cuttin' it a might thin....


Careful now! You're starting to get my dander up!


...call me yellow..leave me to dry and blow away...SING A SONG ABOUT IT?!


I'll get out!

I'll get out!!
by Larry White
Tue May 27, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Tinting between glass and leaf
Replies: 14
Views: 12441

Re: Tinting between glass and leaf

My approach is a little different than Rod's. The problem with Rod's method, is if you water gild the 23K brightlines first, you then have to get the excess gold out of the glue chipped letter centers... arduous at best... My approach was, after the glue chipping, I applied a clear vinyl mask over t...
by Larry White
Fri May 23, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Tinting between glass and leaf
Replies: 14
Views: 12441

Re: Tinting between glass and leaf

I've had very good results using transparent artist oil colors, like for fine oil painting. If you look on the tube, it'll say "Transparent". Use only the transparent variety. Semi-transparent and opaque types won't work. Also, on the tube, will be a color fastness rating. Get the highest ...
by Larry White
Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:02 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Wednesday April 16 Changeover
Replies: 12
Views: 9249

Re: Wednesday April 16 Changeover

Hey Mike, and Danny, and everyone else that's kept this going over the years....

THANKS!

...can I get an Amen!? :D
by Larry White
Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glue chipping question
Replies: 12
Views: 12962

Re: Glue chipping question

If you've gone that far with your project, let it ride and see if it chips. A good idea is to set it up inside somewhere with some additional heat. I find my glass chips good around 100 degrees. A small circulating fan helps too. I do it in a chipping cabinet, which might be a good idea in Florida. ...
by Larry White
Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Hand Lettering Mess
Replies: 6
Views: 6356

Re: Hand Lettering Mess

Pierre Tardif from Canada has recently completed an instructional brush lettering film. I believe it will be available at the end of the month. If his instruction is as good as his lettering, it ought to be a darn good video! Perhaps you should look into acquiring one. The Abc of Sign Painting Hey, ...
by Larry White
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 15754

Re: California Conclave 2014!

The group picture from last month's 29th Annual Conclave!
CC2014 group.jpg
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We had a lively time!
by Larry White
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 16279

Re: California Conclave 2014!

The group picture from last month's 29th Annual Conclave!
CC2014 group.jpg
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We had a lively time!
by Larry White
Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 15754

Re: California Conclave 2014!

Got my Cal-Oro piece finished up today, made a nice frame for it.
Now it's ready to hang on the wall and enjoy!


Image
by Larry White
Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 16279

Re: California Conclave 2014!

Got my Cal-Oro piece finished up today, made a nice frame for it.
Now it's ready to hang on the wall and enjoy!


Image
by Larry White
Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Graffiti on Historic Ghost Sign
Replies: 8
Views: 6997

Re: Graffiti on Historic Ghost Sign

Tell 'em to just leave it....its a sign of the times....
it too can become a ghost sign in a hundred years....

Guess I'm amazed that anyone really cares about that old sign...
other than us sign painters...
by Larry White
Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Hensley Co.
Replies: 85
Views: 78672

Re: The Hensley Co.

My brother sent me this picture of an old Coca-Cola sign he saw at the Goodwill.
Looks like a Hensley piece. They were asking $99 for it...seems a little high for a thrift store piece.
Hey, if anyone wants it, I could make arrangements.
CocaColaAtGoodwillWeb.jpg
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by Larry White
Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 15754

Re: California Conclave 2014!

Nice job on the Cal-Conclave piece, Rich.

I've been working on the Cal-Oro piece at a steady pace...'cause there's no reason to hurry....

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by Larry White
Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 16279

Re: California Conclave 2014!

Nice job on the Cal-Conclave piece, Rich.

I've been working on the Cal-Oro piece at a steady pace...'cause there's no reason to hurry....

Image
by Larry White
Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085123

Re: Original Dead Men

When I went down to Daine's this last weekend...well, I received...present.
A present from one Roderick "The Kid" Treece....didn't take me too long to fix
it right up!

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Thanks Rod!
by Larry White
Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:35 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 15754

Re: California Conclave 2014!

Here's the popcorn wagon we did down at the Conclave.

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by Larry White
Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 16279

Re: California Conclave 2014!

Here's the popcorn wagon we did down at the Conclave.

Image
by Larry White
Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:10 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 15754

Re: California Conclave 2014!

Here is the artwork used to create the Cal-Oro piece.
Cal-Oro.jpg
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by Larry White
Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 16279

Re: California Conclave 2014!

Here is the artwork used to create the Cal-Oro piece.
Cal-Oro.jpg
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by Larry White
Mon Feb 24, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: Letterhead Events
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 15754

California Conclave 2014!

The California Conclave wrapped up another successful meeting! Started back in 1985 by the late Rick Glawson, it continues on with many of the old hands, and some new ones to carry on the craft, hosted by Dean Ross out in Bakersfield, California. It was the 29th annual meeting! ...Which means next y...
by Larry White
Mon Feb 24, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: California Conclave 2014!
Replies: 15
Views: 16279

California Conclave 2014!

The California Conclave wrapped up another successful meeting! Started back in 1985 by the late Rick Glawson, it continues on with many of the old hands, and some new ones to carry on the craft, hosted by Dean Ross out in Bakersfield, California. It was the 29th annual meeting! ...Which means next y...
by Larry White
Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085123

Re: Original Dead Men

Thanks all you Dead Man fans!

This Original Dead Man post has hit 100,000 views!

Pretty soon, we'll be posting something worth looking at....

....but I don't know!

....100,000...& one....every man's got a right to make a profit...


YEE HAW!
by Larry White
Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: La Belle Miette
Replies: 11
Views: 9362

Re: La Belle Miette

Exquisite Bruce!
Simply outstanding!

Love those letters!

Bias?....more like Right!

Great job!
by Larry White
Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2085123

Re: Original Dead Men

http://www.walljewelry.com/post/SomethinInDunfriesweb.jpg Couple years back, we did up this little commemorative piece. Found this better frame for it over at Mantiques, in Niles, CA. I think this new frames makes this piece a lot better! Artwork for it was by Ken Davis....aka Stubby Preston.... Yo...
by Larry White
Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Very interesting ebay find
Replies: 11
Views: 10115

Re: Very interesting ebay find

It is possible to download a digital copy of the scans that Damon made from the flickr site. The original size downloads are 1440 x 1080, which isn't a bad size....better than nothing. I suppose.